Behind the curtain
For Jae Fioribello ’28, a summer internship at Central Square Theater helped bridge the gap between passion and profession.
First round of microcredentials to be assessed as newly re-envisioned career centers at Brandeis take shape
Brandeis students have registered for 160 microcredential certifications this spring.
Brandeis President Arthur Levine receives lifetime achievement award from global education investment collaborative
Levine, a national leader in higher education, is honored for decades of work and scholarship.
2026 Truman Scholar Elizabeth Ford ’27 finds meaning in service to rural communities
The Brandeis junior is one of 55 2026 Truman Scholars nationwide.
Brandeis Theater Arts Professor Cameron Anderson receives prestigious Rome Prize
The acclaimed set designer is among 31 fellows who will develop projects at a fellowship in Italy.
Are we alone in the universe? One Brandeis physicist wants to find out
In the search for life beyond Earth, exoplanets — worlds orbiting distant stars — are the most promising place to look. Brandeis physicist James Cho studies these planets, and has spent a career trying to figure out if their weather can support living things.
Q&A with Evan Sweeney, disability advocate and Lurie Institute 2026 Carrie Buck Distinguished Fellow
Founder of “Cripping up Sex” will explore barriers and “the radical act of reclaiming intimacy.”
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.
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