Watson School at Brown
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The Watson School of International and Public Affairs seeks to promote a just and peaceful world through research and teaching on the world’s most pressing economic, political and social policy challenges.
The last day to donate to the Watson School’s food drive is Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Help support RI families by dropping off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or donate to @rifoodbank.bsky.social online: ow.ly/9Wb150XrRtv
Help support RI families by dropping off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or donate to @rifoodbank.bsky.social online: ow.ly/9Wb150XrRtv
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The last day to donate to the Watson School’s food drive is Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Help support RI families by dropping off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or donate to @rifoodbank.bsky.social online: ow.ly/9Wb150XrRtv
Help support RI families by dropping off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or donate to @rifoodbank.bsky.social online: ow.ly/9Wb150XrRtv
The MPA program offers hands-on learning through two experiential programs: Research Fellows, where students work with faculty on real-world policy research, and Equity in Policy Scholars, which prepares future leaders to advance equity in public policy.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The MPA program offers hands-on learning through two experiential programs: Research Fellows, where students work with faculty on real-world policy research, and Equity in Policy Scholars, which prepares future leaders to advance equity in public policy.
home.watson.brown.edu/life-watson/...
home.watson.brown.edu/life-watson/...
#AlumniSpotlight: Diana Perdomo ’13 MPA turned her passion for social justice into impact—from Providence policy chief to VP at Democrats for Education Reform. She earned her MPA at @brown.edu while working on campus and now teaches & mentors future leaders. ow.ly/vxwW50XpB3p
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#AlumniSpotlight: Diana Perdomo ’13 MPA turned her passion for social justice into impact—from Providence policy chief to VP at Democrats for Education Reform. She earned her MPA at @brown.edu while working on campus and now teaches & mentors future leaders. ow.ly/vxwW50XpB3p
The Watson School is hosting a donation drive for the @rifoodbank.bsky.social to support rising demand. Drop off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or make a monetary donation to help those in need across RI: ow.ly/zrLJ50XnrVz
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Watson School is hosting a donation drive for the @rifoodbank.bsky.social to support rising demand. Drop off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or make a monetary donation to help those in need across RI: ow.ly/zrLJ50XnrVz
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hillery Anderson is bridging service and scholarship as a Watson Military Fellow, studying how AI is transforming education — and what it means for the future of Air Force recruits. Learn more about her work: ow.ly/YrbZ50XnPkc
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hillery Anderson is bridging service and scholarship as a Watson Military Fellow, studying how AI is transforming education — and what it means for the future of Air Force recruits. Learn more about her work: ow.ly/YrbZ50XnPkc
Last week, the Watson School and @brownpublichealth.bsky.social hosted @davidcicilline.bsky.social ’83 for a conversation on “Civic Health,” moderated by Dean John Friedman and Francesca Boudoin as part of the Resilience in Public Health Series.
Learn more: ow.ly/y30E50XlabF
Learn more: ow.ly/y30E50XlabF
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Last week, the Watson School and @brownpublichealth.bsky.social hosted @davidcicilline.bsky.social ’83 for a conversation on “Civic Health,” moderated by Dean John Friedman and Francesca Boudoin as part of the Resilience in Public Health Series.
Learn more: ow.ly/y30E50XlabF
Learn more: ow.ly/y30E50XlabF
Here’s What We Know—& What We Don’t—About Trump’s Call to Restart US Nuclear Testing
@reidpauly.bsky.social told TIME that renewed US nuclear testing could spur global follow-ons, though Trump’s comments likely referred to testing delivery systems, not detonations.
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@reidpauly.bsky.social told TIME that renewed US nuclear testing could spur global follow-ons, though Trump’s comments likely referred to testing delivery systems, not detonations.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Here’s What We Know—& What We Don’t—About Trump’s Call to Restart US Nuclear Testing
@reidpauly.bsky.social told TIME that renewed US nuclear testing could spur global follow-ons, though Trump’s comments likely referred to testing delivery systems, not detonations.
ow.ly/w6h350XkYFo
@reidpauly.bsky.social told TIME that renewed US nuclear testing could spur global follow-ons, though Trump’s comments likely referred to testing delivery systems, not detonations.
ow.ly/w6h350XkYFo
Recently, Rep. Kathy Manning met with Watson students for the first session of her study group, How Does Congress Really Work. They explored what it takes to get elected—from campaign costs and gerrymandering to voter protection challenges.
Learn more: ow.ly/uRSF50X3MCB
Learn more: ow.ly/uRSF50X3MCB
October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Recently, Rep. Kathy Manning met with Watson students for the first session of her study group, How Does Congress Really Work. They explored what it takes to get elected—from campaign costs and gerrymandering to voter protection challenges.
Learn more: ow.ly/uRSF50X3MCB
Learn more: ow.ly/uRSF50X3MCB
#AlumniSpotlight: Nate Blouin ’19 MPA
From Utah’s mountains to @brown.edu’s MPA program, Nate turned his passion for public lands into purpose. Today, he’s shaping policy and driving change in public service.
Learn more about Nate: ow.ly/tfBB50XcIlb
From Utah’s mountains to @brown.edu’s MPA program, Nate turned his passion for public lands into purpose. Today, he’s shaping policy and driving change in public service.
Learn more about Nate: ow.ly/tfBB50XcIlb
October 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
#AlumniSpotlight: Nate Blouin ’19 MPA
From Utah’s mountains to @brown.edu’s MPA program, Nate turned his passion for public lands into purpose. Today, he’s shaping policy and driving change in public service.
Learn more about Nate: ow.ly/tfBB50XcIlb
From Utah’s mountains to @brown.edu’s MPA program, Nate turned his passion for public lands into purpose. Today, he’s shaping policy and driving change in public service.
Learn more about Nate: ow.ly/tfBB50XcIlb
The Watson School was proud to co-sponsor Saturday’s @brown.edu football game! Dean John Friedman took the field to receive the game ball as fans showed their Watson School spirit in the stands. Thank you to all who joined us for this special celebration!
October 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Watson School was proud to co-sponsor Saturday’s @brown.edu football game! Dean John Friedman took the field to receive the game ball as fans showed their Watson School spirit in the stands. Thank you to all who joined us for this special celebration!
Join us tomorrow to celebrate Family Weekend at the Watson School!
Hear from Dean John Friedman and Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 on her journey from @brown.edu to the State Dept — & discover ways students can get involved at the new school.
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Hear from Dean John Friedman and Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 on her journey from @brown.edu to the State Dept — & discover ways students can get involved at the new school.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Join us tomorrow to celebrate Family Weekend at the Watson School!
Hear from Dean John Friedman and Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 on her journey from @brown.edu to the State Dept — & discover ways students can get involved at the new school.
ow.ly/6Wi550X9WAP
Hear from Dean John Friedman and Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 on her journey from @brown.edu to the State Dept — & discover ways students can get involved at the new school.
ow.ly/6Wi550X9WAP
Congrats to Senior Fellow J. Brian Atwood, recipient of the American Academy of Diplomacy’s 2025 Henrietta Fore Development Award recognizing his leadership and lifelong contributions to global development.
Learn more: ow.ly/jy5950XcyLn
Learn more: ow.ly/jy5950XcyLn
October 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Congrats to Senior Fellow J. Brian Atwood, recipient of the American Academy of Diplomacy’s 2025 Henrietta Fore Development Award recognizing his leadership and lifelong contributions to global development.
Learn more: ow.ly/jy5950XcyLn
Learn more: ow.ly/jy5950XcyLn
Students joined Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 for the first session of her study group, exploring the key actors and institutions shaping U.S. foreign policy. Catch her Saturday during Family Weekend as she discusses her path from Brown to the State Dept.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Students joined Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 for the first session of her study group, exploring the key actors and institutions shaping U.S. foreign policy. Catch her Saturday during Family Weekend as she discusses her path from Brown to the State Dept.
ow.ly/iq3A50Xcz7B
ow.ly/iq3A50Xcz7B
Join us this weekend to celebrate Family Weekend at the Watson School!
Hear from Dean John Friedman and Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 on her journey from Brown to the State Department — and discover ways students can get involved in public service.
ow.ly/Iuy750X9KaP
Hear from Dean John Friedman and Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 on her journey from Brown to the State Department — and discover ways students can get involved in public service.
ow.ly/Iuy750X9KaP
October 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Join us this weekend to celebrate Family Weekend at the Watson School!
Hear from Dean John Friedman and Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 on her journey from Brown to the State Department — and discover ways students can get involved in public service.
ow.ly/Iuy750X9KaP
Hear from Dean John Friedman and Senior Fellow Laurel Rapp ’06 on her journey from Brown to the State Department — and discover ways students can get involved in public service.
ow.ly/Iuy750X9KaP
Congrats to @ievajusionyte.bsky.social, Director of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies and @brown.edu professor, on being named a 2025 @macfound MacArthur Fellow — recipient of the $800K “genius grant” supporting her impactful work.
Learn more: ow.ly/559L50X9e7Y
Learn more: ow.ly/559L50X9e7Y
October 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Congrats to @ievajusionyte.bsky.social, Director of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies and @brown.edu professor, on being named a 2025 @macfound MacArthur Fellow — recipient of the $800K “genius grant” supporting her impactful work.
Learn more: ow.ly/559L50X9e7Y
Learn more: ow.ly/559L50X9e7Y
The Human Toll of the Gaza War — New research from @costsofwar.bsky.social finds that U.S. spending in Gaza has surpassed $31 billion, more than 10% of the population has been killed or injured, and displacement across the region has exceeded 5.27 million people.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Human Toll of the Gaza War — New research from @costsofwar.bsky.social finds that U.S. spending in Gaza has surpassed $31 billion, more than 10% of the population has been killed or injured, and displacement across the region has exceeded 5.27 million people.
ow.ly/YPIZ50X8Gpv
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A nontraditional student and community advocate, driven to uplift the unseen — Paige Censale, @brown.edu IAPA concentrator, uses her studies to drive advocacy and documentary projects, from supporting young caregivers to documenting asylum seekers.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A nontraditional student and community advocate, driven to uplift the unseen — Paige Censale, @brown.edu IAPA concentrator, uses her studies to drive advocacy and documentary projects, from supporting young caregivers to documenting asylum seekers.
ow.ly/y8S250X6gzW
ow.ly/y8S250X6gzW
Prerna Singh awarded prestigious Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award for research on vaccine hesitancy — Political scientist Prerna Singh awarded one of Germany's highest scientific honors for her ongoing research on vaccine hesitancy in India and China.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Prerna Singh awarded prestigious Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award for research on vaccine hesitancy — Political scientist Prerna Singh awarded one of Germany's highest scientific honors for her ongoing research on vaccine hesitancy in India and China.
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Last week we launched The Role of Courts in Policymaking study group with Senior Fellow Judge William Smith. Students will explore how the judiciary shapes U.S. policy while engaging with academics, judges & lawyers.
More on this semester's study groups: ow.ly/bsg650X54li
More on this semester's study groups: ow.ly/bsg650X54li
October 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Last week we launched The Role of Courts in Policymaking study group with Senior Fellow Judge William Smith. Students will explore how the judiciary shapes U.S. policy while engaging with academics, judges & lawyers.
More on this semester's study groups: ow.ly/bsg650X54li
More on this semester's study groups: ow.ly/bsg650X54li
If you missed the opening reception, you can still catch the new #ArtatWatson exhibit In the Name of FREƎDOM by Azadeh Ghotbi ’91 — exploring oppression, injustice & inequality through photography, installation & multimedia — in the Agora through Dec. 15.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
If you missed the opening reception, you can still catch the new #ArtatWatson exhibit In the Name of FREƎDOM by Azadeh Ghotbi ’91 — exploring oppression, injustice & inequality through photography, installation & multimedia — in the Agora through Dec. 15.
home.watson.brown.edu/events/art-w...
home.watson.brown.edu/events/art-w...
NEW #ArtatWatson exhibit: In the Name of FREƎDOM by Azadeh Ghotbi ’91 explores oppression, injustice and inequality through photography, installation and multimedia. Opening panel and reception tomorrow at 4:30 PM. On view through Dec. 15.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NEW #ArtatWatson exhibit: In the Name of FREƎDOM by Azadeh Ghotbi ’91 explores oppression, injustice and inequality through photography, installation and multimedia. Opening panel and reception tomorrow at 4:30 PM. On view through Dec. 15.
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ow.ly/tySg50X0iJm
Alumni Spotlight: Marcus Burke ’17 MPA
From Alexandria, VA to Beijing, Benin, and now Switzerland, Marcus has built a global career at the intersection of research and international affairs.
Learn more about Marcus: ow.ly/WvbX50X0afa
From Alexandria, VA to Beijing, Benin, and now Switzerland, Marcus has built a global career at the intersection of research and international affairs.
Learn more about Marcus: ow.ly/WvbX50X0afa
September 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Alumni Spotlight: Marcus Burke ’17 MPA
From Alexandria, VA to Beijing, Benin, and now Switzerland, Marcus has built a global career at the intersection of research and international affairs.
Learn more about Marcus: ow.ly/WvbX50X0afa
From Alexandria, VA to Beijing, Benin, and now Switzerland, Marcus has built a global career at the intersection of research and international affairs.
Learn more about Marcus: ow.ly/WvbX50X0afa
What A Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Your Wallet — @mkblyth.bsky.social told @newsweek.com rate cuts barely affect everyday Americans but hand Wall Street “free money” that drives stock gains.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What A Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Your Wallet — @mkblyth.bsky.social told @newsweek.com rate cuts barely affect everyday Americans but hand Wall Street “free money” that drives stock gains.
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ow.ly/SvCi50WY2WG
Trump’s second-term China policies are confusing ‘hawks’ — and Beijing
Lyle Goldstein told @washingtonexaminer.bsky.social that Trump’s pragmatic approach to China, including resisting hard-line hawks and praising Xi, reflects the costly reality of US-China interdependence.
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Lyle Goldstein told @washingtonexaminer.bsky.social that Trump’s pragmatic approach to China, including resisting hard-line hawks and praising Xi, reflects the costly reality of US-China interdependence.
ow.ly/6BiK50WVNCJ
September 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Trump’s second-term China policies are confusing ‘hawks’ — and Beijing
Lyle Goldstein told @washingtonexaminer.bsky.social that Trump’s pragmatic approach to China, including resisting hard-line hawks and praising Xi, reflects the costly reality of US-China interdependence.
ow.ly/6BiK50WVNCJ
Lyle Goldstein told @washingtonexaminer.bsky.social that Trump’s pragmatic approach to China, including resisting hard-line hawks and praising Xi, reflects the costly reality of US-China interdependence.
ow.ly/6BiK50WVNCJ
New leadership at the Watson School — John Friedman begins his term as inaugural dean, with @pheller.bsky.social, @ericpatashnik.bsky.social & @ievajusionyte.bsky.social taking on directorships of three key Watson centers.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New leadership at the Watson School — John Friedman begins his term as inaugural dean, with @pheller.bsky.social, @ericpatashnik.bsky.social & @ievajusionyte.bsky.social taking on directorships of three key Watson centers.
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ow.ly/zzkv50WU4pz