Behind the curtain
For Jae Fioribello ’28, a summer internship at Central Square Theater helped bridge the gap between passion and profession.
Brandeis student EMTs lend a hand for Boston Marathon
Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps will be stationed on "sweeper" buses to provide aid.
New course teaches undergraduate, master's and PhD students to use electron microscope
Professor Alex Johnson’s Bacterial Toxins course gives students across all academic levels a rare, hands-on opportunity to use one of the field’s most powerful imaging tools — access typically reserved for advanced researchers.
Brandeis celebrates 2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients for contributions to film and television, sports business and philanthropic leadership, and cancer research
Actress Loretta Devine, MFA’76, Philadelphia Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie, PhD’87, and cancer research pioneer Sheila Efron Taube ’63 to be honored.
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‘Professorial Pastimes’ series at Brandeis connects faculty and students through hobbies and interests
Board games were the order of the day on a recent afternoon.
Beyond grades: Brandeis introduces a Second Transcript that shows what students can do
The Second Transcript shows the skills students build through coursework, research, internships, leadership and real-world experience, translating them into clear, verified competencies for employers and graduate schools.
"How does a moment become a memory?" 10 Brandeis grad students explain their research in three minutes
At the 2026 Brandeis Three Minute Thesis Competition, 10 graduate students took the stage to present years of research — each in just three minutes and a single slide.
Trump EPA decision sparks concern: Expert outlines consequences for climate and the economy
In February 2026, the Trump administration overturned the EPA’s “endangerment finding," a legal cornerstone of federal climate regulation. The decision was easy to miss, but its consequences won’t be.
Spotlight on Internships
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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, where his team's main objective was to find a therapeutic approach to treat autoimmune diseases.
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Bridging sustainability and justice
Lauren Farley ’26 spent her summer learning about sales, business development and event planning as an intern with the American Clean Power Association.
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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
98% of Brandeis’ Class of 2025 employed or attending graduate school 6 months after graduation
Graduates launched careers and advanced their education across a wide range of fields, including healthcare, financial services, science and research, engineering and beyond.
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.
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