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By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Brown Athletics PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Mary Ann Lippitt Head Coaching Chair in Women’s Swimming and Diving Mitch Dalton and Ollie ’50 & Kay Patrell Men’s Swimming and Diving Coaching Chair Kevin Norman have announced the addition of Collin Pollard as the program’s new head diving coach.

Brown Bears News / Inside The Rink / June 24

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Re-Sign Captain and Assistant Captain

Yesterday, the Solar Bears announced that they have signed last season’s captain Tyler Bird and Orlando Solar Bears all-time leading goal scorer Aaron Luchuk for the 2026-27 season.

Brown Bears News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / May 22

Brown wins College Open Nationals

Brown University won the 2026 College Open Fleet Race National Championship held May 19-22 in St. Petersburg, FL. The Bears were led by Blake Behrens ’27 and Caroline Keeffe-Jones ’26 winning B Division with Guthrie Braun ’26 and Vera Allen ’27 finishing third in A Division.

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / May 22

Winter Juniors Qualifier Caroline Rogers Verbals To Brown For Fall 2027

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / May 22

California High School State Runner-Up Emma Sloan Verbals To Brown For Fall 2027

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / May 17

Speedo Sectionals Qualifier Alen Cindric Sends Verbal To Brown For Fall 2027

Brown Bears News / Softball On SI / May 12

First Female to Play Division I Baseball Enters NCAA Transfer Portal to Play Softball

Olivia Pichardo made history when she debuted for the Brown Bears in 2023, becoming the first female to to play NCAA Division I baseball. Pichardo also became the first female to pitch in a game during the 2026 season.

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / May 10

NCSA Finalist Johnny Macko Sends Verbal to Brown for Fall 2027

By Charlotte Wells on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Female Pitcher Olivia Pichardo Makes NCAA Division 1 Baseball History

There's no crying in baseball. Olivia Pichardo, a female pitcher for Brown University, didn't shed any tears over the weekend. However, no one would have blamed her if she did.

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / April 21

Mitch Dalton Explains Leaving Texas, Lays Out Vision for Brown Swimming & Diving

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Yesterday, Mitch Dalton was announced as the new head coach for Brown University women’s swimming and diving. Dalton has spent the last 6 seasons at Texas, where he will leave as the associate head coach for the women’s team.

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / April 20

Brown Hires Texas Associate Head Coach Mitch Dalton As Next Head Coach Of Women’s Program

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Texas associate head coach Mitch Dalton has been named the next head coach of the women’s swimming and diving program for Brown University, the school announced Monday afternoon.

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / April 9

Junior Nationals Finalist Kian Olsson to Swim for Brown Starting Fall 2026

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / March 30

Brown Announces Leadership Change For Women’s Swimming and Diving Program

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Brown University announced today that there will be a leadership change for the women’s swimming and diving program. Kate Kovenock will not return as head coach.

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / February 5

Illinois High School State Champs Finalist Anna Pansing Sends Commitment to Brown for 2026

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / February 1

Distance Freestyler Avi Stahl Sends Verbal To Brown University For 2026-27

Brown Bears News / SwimSwam / January 8

Speedo Winter Juniors A-Finalist Aaron Bell Sends Commitment to Brown for 2026

Brown Bears News / Softball On SI / December 16

Brown Softball Team Confirmed Safe After Deadly Campus Shooting

Mary Holt-Kelsch did what she hoped she would never have to do on Saturday. The head coach at Brown University had to text each of her players to make sure they were alive and safe after a gunman entered a classroom, killing two and injuring nine others.

Brown Bears News / TV Insider / December 14

‘Survivor 48’ Star Eva Erickson Narrowly Avoided Brown University Shooting: ‘So, So Extremely Lucky’

Survivor 48 runner-up Eva Erickson feels “extremely lucky” that she’s safe and sound following the deadly school shooting at Brown University on Saturday.

Brown Bears News / Fishing on SI / September 2

An Alaskan Fishing Guide’s Farewell - Day 7: Great Fishing, Coastal Brown Bears, And One More Goodbye

• Read Day 1-6 of my final guiding week in Alaska I'm tired, my brain is tired. Going full speed every day, senses on high, and navigating myself and guests safely around the interior of Alaska is a young man's game.

Brown Bears News / Fishing on SI / August 31

Watch: Yale ends Brown's Cinderella run with buzzer-beater to win Ivy League title

Brown's Cinderella run toward a potential NCAA Tournament berth ended in the most heartbreaking fashion.

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College Basketball News / Action Network / March 16, 2024

Brown vs. Yale odds, pick: Who will punch Ivy League's ticket to the Big Dance?

Action Network's Sean Paul has Ivy League Championship odds, picks and predictions for Brown vs. Yale on Sunday, March 17.

Brown stuns top-seeded Princeton to reach Ivy League championship game

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 16, 2024

Brown stuns top-seeded Princeton to reach Ivy League final

Brown stuns top-seeded Princeton to reach Ivy League championship game

Brown, which was 6-17 through its first 23 games, has won seven in a row — the program's longest streak in 21 years, per CBS Sports.

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NCAA Tournament automatic bid caps rise of Samford, HC Bucky McMillan

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Brown Bears News / Men's Journal / February 27, 2024

How Close is Too Close: Fear and Danger When Photographing Brown Bears

I've been photographing Alaskan Brown Bears for over 15 years. It started as a hobby and soon turned into something more. Over the years, the two questions I'm asked the most are, "How close to the bears are you?" and "Aren't you afraid?" The closest I've been to an Alaskan Brown Bear is six feet, and it wasn't by choice.

Olivia Pichardo becomes first woman to play NCAA DI baseball game

Olivia Pichardo becomes first woman to play NCAA Division I baseball game

Pichardo became the first female to appear in an NCAA Division I baseball game, suiting up for Brown against Bryant University. Pichardo appeared as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning, grounding out to first.

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