Discover Brown University: Top 3 Fun Facts That'll Make You Want to Enroll!

1. Celeb-spotting at Ladd Observatory

Just when you thought the stars were solely reserved for celebrity gossip: Brown University's Ladd Observatory, established in 1891, has seen the likes of Harlow Shapley, an astronomer who expanded our celeb-scope by accurately measuring the Milky Way galaxy, way before Instagram ever existed. These days, the observatory dazzles stargazers with public viewing sessions and educational programs that leave everyone starstruck, but in a literal sense.
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2. Ballroom Dance Extravaganza

Has the Charleston cha-cha-charmed its way into your heart, or do you need to waltz away those woes? Fear not, Brown University is here to add a dash of dance-floor diplomacy to your life: Brown University offers ballroom dance opportunities, both competitive and social, through their Brown Ballroom Dance Team and Club, welcoming Brown, RISD affiliates, and local community members to weekly lessons and events, including the annual Brown Ballroom Dance Competition.
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Did you know that one of the oldest musical comedy organizations in the nation, the Triangle Club, has been delighting audiences since 1883 at Princeton University? Discover more about this vintage theatrical gem and its satirical, chuckle-inducing productions!

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3. Brown University's Military Salute

At Brown University, you might say they have a history of "arming" their students with more than just knowledge: Brown has long supported the military, dating back to the Revolutionary War when several faculty, students, and alumni served. During World War I and II, the university became a military training ground and most of the student body consisted of enlisted men on active service. Brown also accepted nearly 500 men and women through the Veterans College program after World War II. Additionally, the campus is adorned with several monuments and plaques to honor the 42 Brown community members who lost their lives in World War I and the 205 Brown alumni who died in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
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