Alyssa Bolster, a doctoral candidate in Anthropology at Brown University, has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright Award to conduct nine months of critical bioarchaeological research in Peru. The grant offers her a unique opportunity to immerse herself in local communities, allowing for a deeper, more collaborative approach to her work that builds upon her prior field experience.

Jusionyte, a cultural and legal anthropologist who leads the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies at Brown’s Watson School of International and Public Affairs, won an $800,000 grant to advance her work.

Matthew Ballance, a doctoral candidate in Anthropology, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Award to conduct research in Bolivia. The award will allow Ballance to spend nearly a year in the field, investigating the economic and social impact of colonial trade on indigenous communities.

Cultural Anthropologist Jessaca Leinaweaver examines the various ways that children receive, are denied, and provide care.

Brown University environmental anthropologist Myles Lennon examines the complexity of sustainable energy infrastructure and explores solar solutions for working-class communities.

After the white smoke cleared, Brown papal historian David Kertzer reflected on the significance of an American pope, how the Catholic Church could change and how Italians are responding to Pope Leo XIV.

An ancient DNA study co-authored by Brown archaeologist Peter van Dommelen illustrates the complexity of human migration and identity shifts over time.

A newly discovered altar, buried near the center of the ancient Maya city of Tikal, is shedding new light on the 1,600-year-old tensions between Tikal and the central Mexican capital of Teotihuacan.

The Community-Engaged Data and Evaluation Collaborative connects Rhode Island organizations with Brown faculty, students and staff for mutually beneficial partnerships.

Balancing the rigorous demands of a doctoral program is challenging for the most motivated students, but for those keen to position themselves for profound impact, Brown’s Open Graduate Education program allows Ph.D. students to concurrently pursue a master’s degree in another field.