Charting new waters in ocean science
Greg Roitbourd ’26 is using acoustic technology to study ecosystems in the North Atlantic — and finding his sea legs in the process.
WSRC event examines Bad Bunny, salsa and the ‘Nuyorican’ moment in America
Women's Studies Research Center scholar: salsa and "Nuyorican" rhythms are weaved into political and cultural identity in America.
President Levine releases new book on changes that work in American higher education
"From Upheaval to Action: What Works in Changing Higher Ed" explores how institutions are confronting challenges and finding success.
Crown Center forum unpacks the latest developments from war in the Middle East
Experts with the Crown Center for Middle East Studies held a "teach-in" at Rapaporte Treasure Hall to discuss the latest developments in Iran and across the region.
Why boosting dopamine backfires in the Alzheimer's brain
Dopamine is best known as the brain's reward chemical, a molecule that floods the nervous system when a person experiences something positive — yet also plays a central role in memory, helping the brain lock in new information and store it for the long term.
Ten (plus one) undergraduate research opportunities at Brandeis
At Brandeis, hands-on research is a fundamental part of the undergraduate college experience.
Quantum technology for real-world applications
Quantum dots have transformed TV displays. Katie Shulenberger wants to understand why they haven't transformed energy production, too.
Student-developed Strangers app targets loneliness epidemic, one plate at a time
Startup matches students hungry for food, companionship.
Spotlight on Internships
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The power of pride
In her conservative hometown, Elizabeth Ford ’27 spent a summer measuring whether belonging can be the best medicine.
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Preserving the past, shaping the future
Gabriella Chiquiar-Rabinovich ’27 spent the summer uncovering the histories of accomplished, yet often overlooked, figures in Jewish history.
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Real-World Learning: Internships at Brandeis
Through internships, Brandeis students explore interests, develop professional skills and prepare for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.
Around Campus
Renewing the Campus
Two major projects — a new residence hall, designed to enhance the student experience, and a Center for Jewish Life, which will bring all Jewish life and culture under one roof — are currently underway.
What Are The 63 Hidden Ivies? The Full 2025 List Of America’s Elite Colleges Beyond The Ivy League
Brandeis highlighted as one of several "Northeast Hidden Ivies" that combine academic excellence with accessibility, diversity, and modern relevance.
Hadassah-Brandeis Institute spotlights Holocaust survivors‘ art in Kniznick Gallery
Art and illustrations as testimony to the horrors of the Holocaust.
Photography
Scene at Brandeis
Scene at Brandeis is a series featuring the work of Brandeis' staff photographers from the past month.
By Dan Holmes and Gaelen Morse