President Brown’s Legacy—in Numbers
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President Brown’s Legacy—in Numbers
More financial aid. A more robust endowment. Tougher academic standards. A greater impact through research. The effect of Robert Brown’s 17 years as Boston University president can best be seen through a series of charts
Sometimes the numbers really do tell the story. The amount of undergraduate financial aid disbursed by Boston University during President Robert A. Brown’s 17-year tenure (2005-2022) nearly tripled. The number of undergraduate applicants seeking admission to the University shows a similar trend. Sponsored research awards to BU almost doubled during Brown’s time, and the endowment nearly quadrupled. Below is a snapshot of the impact of Brown’s presidency.
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