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As students commenced their academic careers at Brown, University President Christina Paxson and Professor of Anthropology Daniel Jordan Smith urged them to listen carefully, seek new perspectives and reject an “us vs. them” mentality to advance and repair the world.

In an era when everyone is a photographer, these stunning photos taken by members of the Brown University community offer some new perspectives of Spring 2017 on College Hill. See Photos. 

This year, as the University conferred honorary, graduate, medical, and undergraduate degrees to its newest graduates and family, friends, and generations of alumni gathered to cheer them on and reconnect with other Brunonians, the theme of courageously working to bridge societal divides emerged in the addresses given by students, honored guests, and President Christina Paxson.

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