The Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University

06/03/2026

The 2026 Watson School student awards, grants and prizes celebrate students pursuing impactful work across the globe and across traditional academic boundaries 🌍🏆

From research and internships to language study, public service, honors projects and policy engagement, these students are making an impact in and beyond the classroom.

Join us in congratulating this outstanding community of students!


View the full list of recipients: https://ow.ly/RnLq50Z5Ehi

06/01/2026

🎙️New Trending Globally podcast: The war in Iran’s ripple effect on the global energy economy

On this episode, John Friedman and Jeff Colgan discuss the war’s growing economic, geopolitical and climate impacts as new research from the Climate Solutions Lab estimates the conflict has already added more than $40 billion in U.S. fuel costs.

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Listen to the full episode: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/87c7e9a6-a2bc-4fc2-9726-3bdb4ca4b69f

05/29/2026

Commencement Weekend is always one of our favorites, and this one did not disappoint 🎓

We welcomed back alumni to join the graduating MPA class for a cocktail reception, celebrated our seniors over breakfast with their families, and cheered as our master's and undergraduate students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the Watson School Class of 2026! It was a fantastic weekend celebrating your achievements and reconnecting with alumni. As our first-ever graduating class, you'll always be a part of our history. We can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make!

05/24/2026

Today, graduates will walk through the Van Wickle Gates for the second and final time — a Brown University tradition marking how far you’ve come and all that lies ahead.

You first passed through the gates as incoming students during Convocation, and today you’ll walk outward as Brown graduates ready to begin your next chapter.

Congratulations, 🎓

05/21/2026

Congratulations to the Watson School Class of 2026 🎓

This commencement marks a milestone for our graduates and for the Watson School as we celebrate our first year as a school. We are deeply grateful to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and supporters whose belief and commitment have made this first year so extraordinary.

We can't wait to see what our grads do next!

05/20/2026

Celebrating our graduates who helped shaped the Watson School Community 🎓

From supporting admissions to capturing content, these graduate students made a lasting impact during their time at Brown. Congratulations, graduates!