Brene Brown (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption The Huffington Foundation has pledged $2 million over four years to fund the Brené Brown Endowed Chair in the Graduate College of Social Work. Brown, the author of three No. 1 New York Times bestsellers, researches vulnerability, courage, shame and worthiness at the University of Houston. Credit Danny Clark Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.