Explore the rich history of The Brown Daily Herald and connect with fellow alumni.
As you begin on your new, post-Herald journey, staying connected to the Brown community doesn't have to end at graduation. Whether you're navigating the first steps in your career, continuing your education, or exploring new horizons, The Brown Daily Herald's alumni newsletter is here to keep you informed and engaged with the University and the BDH community.
Here’s what our alumni newsletter has to offer:
The Herald began publishing daily in 1891 and is an independent, 501(c) non-profit corporation, and has been financially independent from Brown since 1975.
The inaugural four-page issue of The Brown Daily Herald was published over 130 years ago. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1891, The Herald's editors described their intentions in undertaking the sixth daily college newspaper in the country with gravitas:
"This issue begins the career of the Brown Daily Herald. Whether it shall remain as one of the fixtures of Brown or die a natural death is left to the students themselves. ... The Herald will not lay claim to any literary merit but will contain only the college news, notices, and announcements that may be of daily interest to college men. ... We ask a fair trial and we will demonstrate our right to live."
The Herald’s commitment to providing insightful, timely news to the Brown community has remained steadfast. Here are some of the exciting changes we've implemented recently:
We hold open houses during Reunion Weekend each May for alumni to come back together and reminisce. The 2024 Reunion Weekend will take place on May 25, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. EST at our new office, 88 Benevolent St..
Herald Alumni are welcome to join the alumni Facebook Group and LinkedIn group. Any other inquiries can be directed to herald@browndailyherald.com.