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Midlife, reconsidered

A new book from Margie Lachman, Professor of Psychology, makes the case that midlife isn’t so much a cliff’s edge as a launching point for the second half of life.

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Long-running Brandeis tutoring network receives internationally recognized certification

The Brandeis Undergraduate Guided Study (BUGS) program has been certified by College Reading and Learning Association.

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Residence hall project at Brandeis reaches new heights

The transformational residence hall complex is on schedule to open in summer 2027.

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Reinventing the Liberal Arts: A conversation about the updated Brandeis Core

Jeffrey Shoulson discusses what the redesigned Core means for future students and how it reflects Brandeis' broader effort to reinvent the liberal arts for a rapidly changing world.

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Sports analytics and the World Cup: The numbers within 'the beautiful game'

Sports analytics impacts everything from front office decisions to play on the field.

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New Brandeis Global Career Accelerator internship program leverages industry partnerships

The online pilot offers an innovative approach to experiential learning.

Books

These Books Speak Volumes

For Holocaust Survivor Day, Brandeis is revisiting this story about a special project to identify and preserve a large cache of ordinary books, looted from Jewish homes and institutions by the Nazis during the Holocaust.

Spotlight on Internships

  • Jae Fioribello

    Behind the curtain

    For Jae Fioribello ’28, a summer internship at Central Square Theater helped bridge the gap between passion and profession.

  • Chloé Bakayoko ’26 standing outside of the Massachusetts General Hospital.

    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.

  • Noah Levy standing in front of the United States Capitol

    Tackling global issues on Capitol Hill

    For Noah Levy ’26, an internship with Congressman Steny Hoyer connected classroom learning to real-world impact on national and global issues.

  • Matthew Pfeffer working on a laptop at his law firm internship.

    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.

  • Lyra stands next to a fish tank during an internship at the New England aquarium

    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

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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.

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Brandeis light microscopy facility marks a new era with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The ceremony celebrated $2.6 million in funding from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and the opening of the new Light Microscopy Facility.

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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.

Of Note

The Brandeis women's tennis duo of junior Mandy Reyes of Manila, Philippines, and senior Rebecca Suarez of New York, New York, won their opening round match at the 2026 NCAA Division III Doubles Tournament last week in Tennessee.

Levine discussed innovation in education and how The Brandeis Plan is being implemented.

Professors Darlene Brooks Hedstrom and Peter Kalb will work on books on a material history of monasticism and an art history of the moon landing.

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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

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Nicole Lomerson, research associate at the Lurie Center for Disability Policy, quoted

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Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts cited