Brown University President to Step Down After Clashes with Trump Administration

Brown University President Christina Paxson announced her resignation, effective at the end of the academic year, following disputes over federal funding with the Trump administration.

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Published Monday 3 August 2026 at 10:50 pm AESTUpdated Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:15 pm AEST 2 min read

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