A scene from "The Shining" of a woman screaming and a man breaking through a door with an axe.

Need to scratch your scary movie itch? Film expert Tom Doherty has seven great options

From films suitable for scaredy-cats and young children to those for horror fanatics, Doherty has a recommendation for everyone.

Khalil Shikaki

Q&A: Palestinians support end to war, but key factors could derail process

Khalil Shikaki discussed what the Israel-Hamas ceasefire means in the short-term for everyday Palestinians, what could derail subsequent phases of this plan and what needs to happen for a sustainable peace.

Yehudah Mirsky

Trump’s ‘chaos’ style got us this far; Netanyahu walking political tightrope

How history shapes the latest ceasefire, and what the future holds: Professor Yehudah Mirsky discusses the state of the Israel-Hamas agreement.

A student getting a professional headshot at the career fair

Students connect with employers at career and internship fair

The event brought together employers across industries, offering students a chance to explore a wide range of career paths and practice their networking skills.

A man stands with a horse.

Documentary highlights immigrants who make the Kentucky Derby run

Co-produced by anthropology professor Patricia Alvarez Astacio, “Backside” tells the stories of migrants who work at Churchill Downs, away from the cameras, festivities and glamour most people associate with the Kentucky Derby.

Elizabeth Ford '27 standing in front of the Healthy Acadia sign.

The power of pride

In her conservative hometown, Elizabeth Ford ’27 spent a summer measuring whether belonging can be the best medicine.

Lauren Balfour at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Internships at Brandeis

Through internships, Brandeis students explore interests, develop professional skills and prepare for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

Around Campus

Brandeis banner with the Shapiro Science building in the background

Brandeis University announces the launch of four new academic schools

Reshaping the academic enterprise will prepare Brandeis students to apply the liberal arts to better activate their learning and be career ready.

Conceptual rendering of the new Center for Jewish Life. People are seen socializing outside a brick building.

Brandeis University and Hillel at Brandeis announce major initiative to strengthen Jewish life on campus

Renovation of former Kutz Hall underscores Brandeis’ historic mission and investment in the Jewish future

Aerial rendering of new residence hall situated on the lower side of the Brandeis campus

Brandeis announces new 631-bed residence hall as part of major campus investment

The new residence hall project signals long-term commitment to student life, sustainability, summer programming and the future of the Waltham campus.

Of Note

Homecoming weekend featured alumni events that celebrated decades of athletic achievement and close community bonds.

A leader and devoted Brandeisian, Tearte dedicated his life to expanding opportunity for others, mentoring future leaders and strengthening the university.

Cultural anthropologist, professor and author Ieva Jusionyte, GSAS MA’07, PhD’12, has been named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow.

A student plays the guitar for friends on campus.
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

In the News

The Boston Globe

Globe calls Brandeis’ effort “worth watching.”

USA Today

Khalil Shikaki, founding senior fellow at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies, quoted

VoxDev

Article co-authored by Professor Nader Habibi