Illustration of two classrooms, representing different types of learning environments, with data overlaid.

New Brandeis study challenges narratives about political bias and antisemitism among faculty

Amid escalating federal scrutiny over antisemitism and a perceived “woke” bias on college campuses, new research from Brandeis University’s Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies offers a more complex portrait of faculty viewpoints and classroom learning environments.

People cross the street near billboards advertising the new "Superman" film in Times Square

Familiar heroes, new spins: film historian Thomas Doherty on a summer of reboots

Why do superhero reboots like Fantastic Four keep dominating theaters? Film expert Thomas Doherty breaks down what these summer blockbusters reveal about us.

Arthur Levine

Brandeis Names Arthur Levine Its President To Continue His Effective Leadership

Brandeis University announced that Arthur Levine will assume the title of president and continue to lead the university.

Two students in the Genesis program work together on a project

Genesis: A pluralistic gateway to Jewish identity, learning and leadership

Every summer, Brandeis University becomes a vibrant hub for pluralistic Jewish learning through Genesis, a precollege program that brings together high school students from across the globe in an immersive academic and community experience.

Around Campus

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.

The Brandeis University campus in spring.

Brandeis University recognized as one of the world’s best small universities

Times Higher Education has named Brandeis University in the top 10 on its list of the World's Best Small Universities.

Of Note

The real estate developer and founder of Aventura, Florida was a generous supporter of the university.

The former CEO of Hasbro was a close friend and generous supporter of the university.

Fencing team members Tony Escueta and Lev BenAvram have earned Academic All-America honors, presented by College Sports Communicators.

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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

Article by Leonard Saxe, director of the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies

18Forty

Article by Professor Yehudah Mirsky