Brown’s Longest-Serving President Steps Down | Boston News

After 14 transformative years leading Brown University, President Christina Paxson is stepping down next summer — the longest-serving president in Ivy League history. Under her leadership, Brown launched a School of Public Health, expanded campus, and dramatically increased financial aid, while navigating the pandemic, a campus tragedy, and student-led protests over investments. A Princeton alum and former dean, Paxson helped cement Brown’s research identity and global influence. Though her contract was extended, she believes now is the right time for new leadership. She’ll remain a passionate supporter, alongside her husband, as Brown begins a nationwide search for her successor. In a powerful closing note, she celebrated the university’s groundbreaking medical research — recently bolstered by a $50 million federal settlement — and called Brown “home.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a62f260e9e561b3