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Brown University is an Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island, best known for its Open Curriculum, which allows students to design their own course of study with no required classes. Its partnership with the Rhode Island School of Design enables a unique dual-degree program bridging liberal arts and fine arts.
Mascot: Bear
Notable Alumni
Emma Watson (actress and activist)•John Krasinski (actor and director)•Janet Yellen (U.S. Secretary of the Treasury)
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Brown has enhanced security following the December 2025 campus shooting. The university hired a new public safety chief, added surveillance cameras campus-wide, and maintains a visible security presence across College Hill.
College Hill is one of Providence's safer neighborhoods with a residential, walkable feel. Downtown Providence and areas south of campus have higher crime rates.
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