Brown University's president, who clashed with Trump over funding, steps down

Aug 3 - Brown University President Christina Paxson said on Monday that she would leave her post at the end of the academic year, following a difficult period in which she clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over its threats to slash the Ivy League school's federal funding.

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. Paxson is the longest-serving president in the Ivy League, whi

Brown University President Christina Paxson said Monday she will step down at the end of the academic year, after she oversaw negotiations with the Trump administration over the last 18 months. Paxson, who started her tenure in 2012, said stepping down is the “right decision” for her and her family and the “best path”