Brown University
an institution for higher education at Providence , R. I.; founded in 1764. It was at first known as Rhode Island College, but in honor of Nicholas Brown, a wealthy merchant who endowed it generously the name was changed to Brown in 1804 .
In 1919 its enrolment included 277 freshmen, 220 sophomores, 174 juniors and 182 seniors. There were 79 students pursuing special courses and 106 graduate students. There were 270 in the women's college. The teaching staff included 78 full professors, besides a staff of assistant teachers. The volumes in the library number 270,000. A Memorial Arch and a Language Building were erected in 1919. Language requirements for entrance have been modified and an increase made in the number of elective courses. President, W. H. P. Faunce, DD., LL. D.