Brown President to Step Down as Universities Grapple with Trump
Brown University President Christina Paxson announced Monday that she will step down at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, after a tumultuous period that has seen her navigate both a hostile administration in Washington and a mass shooting on her campus.
TL;DR
- Brown University President Christina Paxson announced her departure at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
- Paxson has been president since 2012, holding the longest tenure among active Ivy League presidents.
- She reached a controversial deal with the Trump administration to secure $510 million in research funding.
- The deal required Brown to invest $50 million in Rhode Island workforce development and comply with specific admissions and transgender athlete policies.