Shanelle Haile ‘23 PhD Selected as New Alumni Trustee

Newly minted graduate Shanelle Haile defended her dissertation this summer, will receive her degree this October, and was selected as New Alumni Trustee by the Corporation in the Spring. She’s also starting a new job in Boston next month. It’s been a very busy year for Haile, who is exceptionally modest about everything she’s accomplished.

“I'm excited to start my role as a Trustee, especially at a time when the university is emphasizing academic excellence and a strong commitment to diversity, while also following the law. These are key elements in fulfilling Brown's mission, and I fully support them,” says Haile. Read more.

Meet the 2023-2024 Graduate Student Fulbright Recipients

Congratulations!

Partner Spotlight: Chris Gilbody, Director, Graduate Financial Aid

Chris Gilbody administers financial aid for graduate students, ensuring the timely processing of financial aid applications and managing the overall counseling efforts and communication strategies to graduate programs from the Office of Financial Aid. He is also the point of contact for the Graduate School and the individual graduate programs and assists with financial education opportunities and workshops. Read more and see his contact information.

Other News

Child Care Subsidy Applications Open for 2024

The subsidy helps graduate student parents with child care for children 0-6. Eligible graduate students can apply for up to $5,000/year, per child (up to 3 children), per household. Deadline: October 20, 2023. Learn more. 

Community Fellows

Community Fellows identify areas of need, and they propose initiatives that help contribute to the graduate experience at Brown. Community Fellows develop valuable leadership skills, while they offer programming that contributes to a sense of connectedness among graduate students.

Open to both master's & PhD students to work in the following topical areas: Race & Social Justice, Health & Wellness, Disability Community, International Community, Family Friendly Community, LGBTQ+ Community, Master’s Student Community, and U-FLI (Undocumented, First-Generation, and Low-Income) Community or propose one of your own. Deadline: October 20, 2023 by 5 pm. Apply now. 

Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions 2023 Program

The October 20, 2023 program features two panels: the first features senior faculty and administrators talking about what defines a teaching intensive and what makes it special, while the second features early-career faculty who will share their experiences getting and starting their careers. There is no cost for Brown graduate students to attend. Learn more and register.

Fall Covid-19 Appointment Extensions

Eligible students who are currently in their last funded term should apply through UFunds (under “COVID-19 Appointment Extensions - Fall 2023 Application Cycle”). Students are encouraged to discuss this opportunity with their DGS, Dissertation Committee, and Dissertation Advisor before applying. The application will open on October 16 and close on November 13, 2023. Learn more.

In recognition of the impact that COVID-19 and the public health response to it have had on students' abilities to complete their dissertations, Brown University created a COVID-19 Appointment Extension application process for students who were in years 3, 4, or 5 during Spring 2020. In 2022, an additional process was also created for students who were in year 2 during spring 2020.

Questions? Email graduate_dean@Brown.edu. 

Care.com Monthly Talks

All graduate students have a free membership to Care.com. Check out a sampling of their webinars.

Orientation 2023

The Graduate School and School of Professional Studies welcomed the largest cohort of graduate students to Brown during International, Student of Color, and All-Student Orientations.

Planning your Career

Building Community

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