Brown University, founded in 1764, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States and a founding member of the Ivy League. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown enrolls approximately 7,226 undergraduates and 3,500 graduate students across its schools and colleges. Brown is known for its innovative Open Curriculum — students have freedom in designing their academic path with minimal distribution requirements, unusual for an Ivy League institution. The campus sits on College Hill, a historic district overlooking Providence's downtown, and is integrated into the…