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.
Where history washes up with the tides
On Mafia island, clues to ancient life turn up constantly beneath visitors’ feet. A walk along its idyllic beaches reveals pottery shards, coins and other artifacts of ancient trade, all washed from the sands by turquoise waves.
Remembering Dr. Samuel O. Thier
Dr. Thier served as university president from 1991-1994.
Brandeis remembers Stuart Altman, influential health policy scholar and cherished professor
Altman advised five U.S. presidents and taught for decades in the classroom at Brandeis.
Brandeis Stories 2025: A community hard at work, a campus reinventing itself
Highlights from a year with a lot of them.
New microcredentials at Brandeis offer added value, career-oriented skills
Five new microcredentials will be piloted for the spring 2026 semester.
Top 10 Brandeis athletics moments of 2025
From buzzer-beaters and record-breaking performances to national honors and postseason breakthroughs, the Brandeis Judges delivered an unforgettable year.
Brandeis in the news in 2025
Brandeis made headlines all year — from reimagining the liberal arts and cutting-edge research to expert faculty insights and cultural highlights, here’s a look back at the university’s biggest media moments of 2025.
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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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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On a mission to help protect the Amazon rainforest
Gustavo Nascimento ’27 is working to protect the world’s most vital ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
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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
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.
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
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