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News and Stories

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.

Discover news, stories and profiles of students and alumni from the Brown master’s community.

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News from Brown

Brown launches master’s degree in health informatics

The two-year master’s program merges the fields of data science, technology and health care to uniquely position graduates to harness the potential of AI to improve health care delivery.
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News From Education

Student Spotlight: Sofia Fontaine '25 MAT

Meet Sofia Fontaine, a member of the MAT English cohort, hailing from Los Angeles, CA. Sofia completed her undergraduate studies at Barnard College, where she majored in English and minored in Education Studies.
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News from Watson

Nine MPA Students appointed Director’s Fellows, pursuing research projects across the Watson Institute

Out of 35 applicants, the Watson Institute has selected nine students for the 2024-2025 Director’s Fellowship cohort, offering them the chance to collaborate on research with faculty across the Institute's centers and initiatives.
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News from Watson

Alumni Spotlight: Laura Cianciolo ’24 MPA

Laura Cianciolo, who earned her Master of Public Affairs at the Watson Institute in 2024, credits her Watson-acquired expertise in statistics, econometrics, data visualization, problem-solving skills and interdisciplinary problem-solving with empowering her to conduct more sophisticated and meaningful research.
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Master's Programs

Life as a master's student and graduate assistant

Meet the 2024-2025 graduate assistants for the Division of Master's & Professional Programs who seamlessly balance the roles of master’s students and leaders.
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News From Education

Dionna Jenkins honored as 2024 Ruth J. Simmons Urban Education Policy Scholar

The Board of Overseers of the Annenberg Institute at Brown University established the permanent annual scholarship in 2012 for an Urban Education Policy masters student who most epitomizes the former Brown University president’s commitment to educational equity and social justice.
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News from Brown

Brown’s newest students, by the numbers

A total of 3,289 undergraduate, graduate and medical students have begun their studies at Brown University — here’s a look at the newest students to arrive on College Hill.
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News from Watson

MPA Program welcomes diverse new student cohort

Brown University’s Master of Public Affairs Program recently welcomed its latest class to its rigorous one-year program. The new students bring their diverse life experiences and interests to a vibrant and dynamic learning community, where they will apply their learning to address pressing societal challenges, preparing them to be global leaders in public affairs.
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Department of Computer Science

Brown CS Master’s Student Yumeng Ma Receives An NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Brown CS Master’s student Yumeng Ma (advised by Brown CS faculty member Jeff Huang) has just received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship for her work in human-computer interaction, specifically at the intersection of human-AI interaction and accessibility. The award is the oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, and aims to recognize and support outstanding graduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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Master's Programs

Welcome master's students: A message from the Dean

Dean Shankar Prasad welcomes new and returning master's students to a new academic year and highlights opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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News From Education

Ryan McCray MAT’25 Returns to the Brown Summer High School Classroom

Ryan McCray MAT’25, who attended Brown Summer High School as a high school student, returned to teach Social Studies this summer as her first step in earning her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree from Brown.
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News from SPH

Student Spotlight: Improving Quality & Connection

Without a professional background in public health, but with passion for improving the health of vulnerable populations and for acquiring the tools needed to meet her goals, Iranian immigrant Navid Nickpour is creating connections at PACE Organization of Rhode Island.
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News from Watson

Watson MPA students demonstrate career readiness in Policy in Action Symposium

At this year's Master of Public Affairs Policy in Action Symposium, graduating MPA students presented on a wide range of policy issues from a variety of perspectives, in each case informed by the hands-on experience they gained working with an external organization.
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News From Education

UEP Capstone Spotlight: Michaela Andreozzi AM'24 and Providence Promise

For her Urban Education Policy master’s capstone project, Michaela Andreozzi AM'24 used a controlled study to examine the impacts of Providence Promise, a College Savings Account (CSA) program promoting educational equity in Providence.
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News & Stories from SPS

Technology leadership master's student, Laurel Cipriani honored for pioneering work in autoimmune disease care

Transforming her personal battles into an inspirational mission, Laurel Cipriani's innovative healthcare initiative has the potential to revolutionize patient-centric care, earning her the Master's Award for Professional Excellence.
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News from Watson

Alumni Spotlight: David Benoit ’23 MPA

David Benoit, a 2023 graduate of Watson's Master of Public Affairs program, has used the data analytical and policy evaluation skills he gained in the program, along with faculty mentoring and prior experience working for then Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, to earn a position as the racial justice advocate for the American Civil Liberties of Massachusetts.
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News from SPH

Student Spotlight: Advocating for Older Veterans

Online MPH student Saylor Lewtschenko combines her passions for elder care, Veterans’ health and data science to improve care options for those who have served.
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News from Watson

Watson Institute announces $2 million investment to develop ‘Equity in Policy Scholars’ program

The Watson Institute will develop a new Equity in Policy Scholars program to increase diversity in Brown's Master of Public Affairs program and, in turn, public policy circles in general. It will also ensure that Watson remains a competitive destination for outstanding future global leaders.
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News & Stories from SPS

Life as a master's student and graduate assistant

Meet the 2023-2024 graduate assistants at the School of Professional Studies who seamlessly balance the roles of master’s students and leaders.
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News From Education

Student Spotlight: Ramona Santos Torres, UEP'24

Ramona Santos Torres, a current Urban Education Policy master's student at Brown, is the Executive Director and one of the Co-founders of Parents Leading for Educational Equity (PLEE). PLEE is a parent-led, grassroots organization with a mission to fight for parent voice in education decision-making, and for access to a high-quality public school option for all children of color.
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News & Stories from SPS

Janaé Perkins named assistant dean of student affairs

From breaking barriers to expanding access, experienced social worker and student advocate joins the School of Professional Studies to create opportunities for master’s students to thrive in their educational endeavors at Brown and beyond.
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News from Watson

Student Spotlight: Lizbeth Lucero ’24 MPA

First-generation college graduate Lizbeth Lucero, who aims to make public policies more inclusive and equitable, appreciates the diversity of faculty and fellow students in Brown’s Master of Public Affairs program.
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News & Stories from SPS

Navigating career success with Komal Shah

Brown’s School of Professional Studies welcomes associate director of career services and professional development to support master’s and professional students in their career development journeys.
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News From The Graduate School

GSC Honors Andrew Heald and Kerry Sabbag for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate Students

Recognized for strengthening the international graduate student community and working tirelessly to bring positivity, clarity, and enthusiasm to the graduate community, Andrew Heald and Kerry Sabbag are winners of this year's Bates-Clapp and Wilson-DeBlois awards (respectively) from the Graduate Student Council.
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News From Education

Student Spotlight: Patrick Mignanelli '23 MAT

Patrick Mignanelli is an MAT candidate in the social studies cohort. Having previously taught in a rural public school, he joined the Brown MAT program to become a better teacher and learn how to create a student-centered classroom.
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News From The Graduate School

Kevin Boyce Selected for the Master’s Award for Engaged Citizenship

Service to the community, the nation and the world is embedded in the fabric of Brown University. That’s why each year, the institution honors a master’s student with the Master’s Award for Engaged Citizenship and Community Service. 
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