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Lawrenceville Today
By the People, for the People
Unlock the 'Hidden Curriculum' at Brown with Today@Brown
Leveraging the daily newsletter to build connections and access campus resources
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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This article explores how Brown University students can navigate the 'hidden curriculum' - the unwritten social and professional skills often developed at elite high schools - by taking advantage of the daily Today@Brown newsletter. The author, a Lawrenceville School alum, shares how the newsletter can help all students, regardless of their background, discover networking opportunities, faculty mentors, and campus events to build confidence and succeed at Brown.
Why it matters
Many Brown students come from privileged backgrounds that expose them to the 'hidden curriculum' of networking and navigating university resources. This can create an uneven playing field for students who did not have access to these skills prior to college. The Today@Brown newsletter offers a way for all students to discover and develop these critical soft skills, promoting more equitable access to opportunities.
The details
The article explains that the 'hidden curriculum' teaches students skills like how to communicate with professors, network with peers, and attend the right campus events - skills often honed at elite prep schools, but not universally taught in K-12 education. While not all Brown students benefit from this prior exposure, the author argues the daily Today@Brown newsletter can help unlock these hidden lessons. By showing up to events, reaching out to potential mentors, and customizing email preferences, any student can build the professional and social connections that are key to thriving at Brown.
- The author visited their former high school, Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, as an alum.
The players
Arya Vishwakarma
The author of the article, a Brown University student who previously attended the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey.
Matthew Guterl
The Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Brown University, who is mentioned as a speaker in the Today@Brown newsletter.
What they’re saying
“Even though embarking on this networking journey might be intimidating, Today@Brown provides a good place to start.”
— Arya Vishwakarma (browndailyherald.com)
“Networking is truly as simple as showing up to academic, professional and social events because you're curious about the people there.”
— Arya Vishwakarma (browndailyherald.com)
The takeaway
By taking advantage of the opportunities listed in the daily Today@Brown newsletter, students from all backgrounds can develop the 'hidden curriculum' of networking, mentorship, and campus engagement - leveling the playing field and helping every Brunonian succeed.
