In light of Brown’s transition to online learning, the U-FLi Center will be sharing narratives from the Class of 2020. We aim to affirm and honor graduating students’ time at Brown. Read about Ellen Cola (she/hers) below:

What does it mean to you to be U-FLi?

In a world where we have to work twice as hard to get half as far, being a Black U-Fli student means beating the odds.

What communities at Brown have been influential in making it feel like a home?

The Brown NAACP

Advice you’d give your first-year self?

Your presence at this University is revolutionary, always remember that.

Favorite memory at Brown?

I loved my first Spring weekend at Brown!

Who are you away from Brown/outside of the student identity? 

A daughter. A sister. A granddaughter.