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Critic Claims Brown's Wealth Fails to Ensure Campus Safety

12/22/2025

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A former Brown University student, Alex Shieh, criticized Brown's security after the murder of Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov on campus.
He said outdated facilities and financial mismanagement contributed to the tragedy, noting Brown's $8 billion endowment and high tuition did not yield safety.
The investigation is ongoing as Providence Police recover evidence and seek public assistance.
Public criticism has focused on lack of security footage and campus safety.

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A former Brown University student, Alex Shieh, criticized Brown's security after the murder of Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov on campus.
He said outdated facilities and financial mismanagement contributed to the tragedy, noting Brown's $8 billion endowment and high tuition did not yield safety.
The investigation is ongoing as Providence Police recover evidence and seek public assistance.
Public criticism has focused on lack of security footage and campus safety.