Brown University President Christina Paxson to Step Down After 15 Years in Office

Christina Paxson will resign as President of Brown University at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, ending a 15-year tenure. Since 2012, she led advancements in research and financial aid while managing the COVID-19 pandemic, student protests, and negotiations with the Trump administration. Paxson described stepping down as the right decision for her family and the best path forward, concluding a period marked by significant institutional growth and various complex challenges.