Brown University Search Menu Sub Navigation IN THIS SECTION Brown and Providence The story of Brown is also the story of Providence and Rhode Island. The University has been intertwined with this diverse and vibrant city since the founding of the republic. Brown's home for more than two and a half centuries, Providence is a vibrant place to live, work and study, a stimulating hub for innovation, and a city rich in cultural diversity. With undergraduate education centered in the historic College Hill neighborhood and a growing presence in the Jewelry District — a flourishing hub for science, technology, health, medicine and entrepreneurship — Brown is deeply committed to meaningful community engagement. Brown fosters innovative community partnerships and facilitates strong relationships with neighbors, nonprofit organizations, schools, civic organizations and businesses. Engaged Learning Brown promotes numerous opportunities for our students, faculty and staff to work with community members in Providence to strengthen the educational, economic and social assets of our city, state and region. For students, this means access to internships and hands-on learning that blends academic work with real-world experiences. And it means building partnerships in the community through social innovation, entrepreneurship and collaborative startup ventures. Engaged Scholarship Certificate CareerLAB Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship Local Impact Brown has a longtime commitment to spurring economic development and fueling growth in the city it calls home. Brown has invested $225 million in the Jewelry District, catalyzing a vibrant ecosystem of academics, commerce and creative transformation. And the University has active partnerships with Providence schools, supporting thousands of students in urban districts. 1,715 Brown employees live in Providence 450 Brown undergraduates volunteer in Providence Public Schools each year $ 250,000 in financial assistance provided by Brown to underrepresented college-bound seniors from Providence since 2013 South Street Landing Partnering with Providence Schools Brown and the Innovation Economy BROWN UNIVERSITY Providence RI 02912 401-863-1000 Quick Navigation VISIT BROWN CAMPUS MAP A TO Z CONTACT US Footer Navigation NEWS EVENTS CAMPUS SAFETY ACCESSIBILITY CAREERS AT BROWN The campaign for building on distinction GIVE TO BROWN Social Navigation Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Snapchat Twitter YouTube SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTORY © Brown University