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Master's students at Brown are known for their exceptional dedication and expertise in their respective fields, contributing to innovation, professional and scholarly excellence and impactful community engagement.

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As we celebrate First-Generation Day, the Division of Master’s and Professional Programs highlights the journeys of first-generation faculty and staff. Carmen Rowe, program coordinator, reflects on being the first in her family to attend college — sharing how she navigated higher education without a roadmap and why she’s passionate about supporting first-generation students as they find their own paths.
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As we celebrate First-Generation Day, the Division of Master’s and Professional Programs highlights the journeys of first-generation faculty and staff. Brittney Yandle, advising coordinator for Brown’s online graduate programs, reflects on being the first in her family to attend college, sharing the challenges she faced and the importance of providing accessible support for first-generation students.
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News from Watson

Alumni Spotlight: Nate Blouin ’19 MPA

Nate Blouin, who earned his Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree from Brown in 2019, dropped out of his freshman year of college and moved to Utah to ski. He then went on to become the youngest legislator in Utah's State Senate, defeating his opponent with 72% of the vote.
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News From Education

Student Spotlight: DaQuan Brown UEP'26

DaQuan is an Urban Education Policy student who was drawn to Brown's program because of its focus on real-world application. His passion for achieving systemic change in education was solidified by his prior work with a nonprofit dedicated to improving literacy in underserved communities and a public-private collaborative focused on expanding access to quality afterschool and summer programming.
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News From Education

Student Spotlight: Anna Ryu MAT'26

Anna is an MAT candidate specializing in chemistry education. Her path to teaching was inspired by her undergraduate studies and work in the Providence school system, where she discovered a deep joy for teaching.
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News from SPH

Student Spotlight: Analyzing cancer therapeutics

Anne-Marie Feeney is a data analyst at the Stanford Cancer Institute who is applying skills from Brown's new Online Master’s Degree in Biostatistics and Health Data Science to her cutting-edge work in CAR-T cell therapy.
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News from Watson

Alumni Spotlight: Marcus Burke ’17 MPA

Internationally focused from a young age and growing up outside Washington, D.C., Marcus Burke experienced career growth after earning his Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree from Brown in 2017 as a mid-career professional.
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News From Education

Mentor Spotlight: Faith Jean

In her seven years at East Providence High School, MAT mentor teacher Faith Jean has taught a variety of history and human rights courses, and she now guides aspiring educators with a "growth mindset" as they find their confidence and teaching style in the classroom.
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News from SPH

Orientation 2025: The calling of public health

As the Brown University School of Public Health welcomes 232 new graduate students, school leaders urge the incoming class to view public health not just as a career, but as a calling—one that demands resilience, collaboration and commitment to solving the world’s most pressing challenges.
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News from SPH

Student Spotlight: The human side of health care

Brown MPH student Quynh Le brought her passion for global health to a local setting this summer, working to improve patient satisfaction and language accessibility at CODAC Behavioral Healthcare.
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News from SPH

Farm-to-table for the youngest Rhode Islanders

The Little Harvest Produce Box program is delivering fresh, locally grown produce to Rhode Island child-care centers to increase access to nutritious food and encourage healthy eating habits in young children, one box at a time.
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News From Education

Alum Spotlight: Phuongthao Hoang MAT'23

Phuongthao graduated from the MAT program in 2023 and is currently an English teacher at The Woodstock Academy in Connecticut.
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News From Education

Alum Spotlight: Phuongthao Hoang MAT'23

Phuongthao graduated from the MAT program in 2023 and is currently an English teacher at The Woodstock Academy in Connecticut.
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Jenna Henderson ’23 Sc.M. started her career as a civil engineer, but her drive to tackle complex challenges led her to Brown’s technology leadership program. Through real-world projects and a collaborative community, she developed the skills to help shape the future of public service.
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News From Education

Mentor Spotlight: Mark Dibiasio

Experienced Providence educator and Brown MAT mentor Mark Dibiasio shares his passion for shaping future teachers and highlights the unique qualities Brown's MAT students bring to local classrooms.
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News from DSI

Faces of DSI: A minute with Andras Zsom

Get to know Andras Zsom, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Data Science and Director of Graduate Studies for Brown's Data Science Master's Program.
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Michael Charlton's transition to leading AtlantiCare Health System highlights the power of continuous learning and resilience. Through Brown's healthcare leadership program, he gained the skills and mindset to navigate healthcare's challenges and drive impactful change.
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News from Watson

Alumni Spotlight: Derrick Zantt ’16 MPA

Derrick Zantt earned his master's degree in public affairs from Brown in 2016. A fourth-generation service member, Zantt currently works as an analyst for the Department of Defense, where he puts his belief in open data and the knowledge he acquired at the Watson Institute to influence policy.
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Brown's first new school in over a decade, the Thomas J. Watson Jr. School of International and Public Affairs, launched on July 1. Plans for the new school include broadening the scope of research, expanding the faculty, and breaking down traditional barriers between disciplines to address the world's most pressing economic, political, social and policy challenges.
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From May 12-14, the Watson Institute's Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program held its annual Policy in Action (PIA) Symposium, in which students presented the results of work they did for government, nonprofit and private sector organizations over the spring semester.
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Graduate students in Brown’s UEP program, Class of 2025, presented capstone projects addressing key issues in urban education, sharing research-informed policy solutions shaped by their yearlong internships.
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