Cover Story

The university's new president writes about the path that led him to Brandeis, the people he met and the passions he pursued along the way.

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Taking on Wall Street

Not all supermen wear red capes and face down bullets and bullies. Some sport Hermes ties and do battle in the land of bulls and bears. Here's a heroic tale from the financial meltdown.

Stand-up Standouts

What's so funny about Brandeis? Check out some of its howlingly humorous progeny to find out — and while you're at it, learn about Jewish judo and why you should never order dumplings.

A Small Miracle

The good news is that Tessa Venell '08 is alive and well. For the bad news that preceded the good news, and a bit about the role of physician Doug Katz '76, follow this link.

Stress Testers

Can you count backward by 13 while white-coated researchers glower at you in enmity and ennui? Neither could the author of this piece about a Brandeis psych lab.

Taking the Arts to Heart

In this web exclusive, the dramatis personae behind and on the stage of last fall's production of "Sunday in the Park with George" have much to say about art — and the challenges of a pulling off a massive musical.