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.
Are horror movies getting scarier? Film historian Tom Doherty on an evolving genre
American studies professor Thomas Doherty discusses the horror genre’s evolution and its enduring popularity among moviegoers.
Brandeis strengthens student mental health commitment with new partnership
Brandeis University has announced its membership with The Jed Foundation’s JED Campus Network to support student mental health and well-being.
Former treasury secretary and Fed chair Janet Yellen visits Brandeis
The former Federal Reserve chair and U.S. Treasury Secretary had a new Distinguished Chair in Business named in her honor.
A legendary partnership, now on the silver screen
Legendary music producer and manager Jon Landau ’68, H’19 is portrayed in the just-out Bruce Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere.”
AG Andrea Campbell tells Brandeis students to stay involved, serve their communities
The state attorney general encouraged students to embrace their personal narratives.
Professor Steven Henikoff receives 55th Rosenstiel Award for research on genome organization and gene expression
Professor Steven Henikoff receives prestigious award for his work on genome organization and detailed mapping of the landscape of proteins that are bound to DNA.
Brandeis appoints respected scholar Flora Cassen to direct two centers focusing on Jewish Studies
Cassen to serve as Inaugural Lavine Family Director of the Brandeis Center for Jewish Studies, Director of Sarnat Center for the Study of Anti-Jewishness.
Spotlight on Internships
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Helping innocent victims tell their story
Through an internship in the Brain Trauma Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, Chloé Bakayoko ’26 assists with research focused on childhood brain injuries.
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Artfully pivoting to a career in law
Matthew Pfeffer ’27, an economics and art history major, never planned on a career in law — until his Brandeis education helped him thrive at a top New York firm and sparked a new career path.
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Behind the curtain
For Jae Fioribello ’28, a summer internship at Central Square Theater helped bridge the gap between passion and profession.
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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
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
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.
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