Schooled on fish at the New England Aquarium
Behind the scenes at this storied Boston institution, Lyra Gold ’27 is discovering what it takes to become a marine scientist.
AI for good: How a Brandeis master's student is using computational linguistics to improve lives
Ben Lambright ’24, MS’25 applies computational linguistics and AI to accessible prosthetic design — work that connects his Brandeis graduate research with emerging careers in language technology.
Job shadowing helped this business major hone his career goals
Through job shadow opportunities at two Boston-based financial advisory firms, Matthew Chafin ’27 gained insights into the roles and environments that best fit his values.
Undergraduate researchers drive policy insights through Atkins Heller Fellowship
Nine Brandeis students stepped into the world of high-impact research as Atkins Heller Undergraduate Fellows, gaining firsthand experience in the analytical and collaborative work that shapes public policy.
Behind the scenes: A Brandeis student's job shadowing experience at Harvard
A day of job shadowing with a Brandeis alum at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health opened Esther Bistricer ’26 to new career paths in higher education and the power of alumni connections.
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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Learning skills to find a cure
This summer, Walid Ichcho ’27 put his passion for medicine and research into practice during a 12-week internship at Stanford Medicine.
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Nourishing Jewish joy in the Bible Belt
During an internship in Jackson, Mississippi, Lauren Balfour ’28 learned how transformative it can be for Southern Jews to share religious and cultural experiences, make connections and understand their region’s complicated past.
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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
Lewis Brooks named founding director of new Center for Careers and Applied Liberal Arts
Lewis Brooks ’80, P’16, will lead the newly created Center for Careers and Applied Liberal Arts, a cornerstone of the university’s effort to reimagine higher education.
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.
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
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