Category: Alumni
Marta Kauffman ’78 endows professorship in African and African American StudiesJune 16, 2022“Friends” co-creator's pledge establishes the first chair in the department’s history.
Alumni Weekend returns: 'Just like coming home'June 15, 2022In a joyous gathering that was a long time coming, Brandeisians from around the globe came together for a convivial Alumni Weekend that included plenty of high-fives, catching up and enjoying long-cherished traditions.
‘Out and Outspoken’June 3, 2022Attorney Jennifer Post ’86 champions authenticity, visibility and professional success within the LGBTQ+ community by speaking her truth and working hard – very hard.
Watch: Celebrating the Class of 2022June 1, 2022Resilient, adaptable, motivated: The students who make up the Brandeis University Class of 2022 have had a college experience like no other.
An art project for those who may go unseen and unheardMay 27, 2022Sienna Bucu '22 has been awarded a $10,000 Projects for Peace grant to take on an ambitious art installation project in the public schools of her hometown, Union, New Jersey.
‘The Most Resilient Class in Brandeis’ History’ Rejoices at [Re]CommencementMay 23, 2022This year's commencement exercises allowed the classes of 2020 and 2021 to share their milestone moment together at last.
Watch: The Class of 2022 looks backMay 20, 2022Students from this year's graduating class reflect on their experiences at Brandeis, through the pandemic, connecting to the community and accomplishing their goals along the way.
Meet the 2022 Bold 9May 13, 2022This year's group of outstanding young alumni include artists, activists and entrepreneurs who are driving important conversations.
John-Andrew Morrison ’95 nominated for Tony in broadway’s “A Strange Loop”May 10, 2022Broadway buffs are flocking to see the new musical about race, sexuality and theater.
How Jiahuan 'Green' Xia ’15 began a streetwear empire from his room at BrandeisMay 6, 2022Xia now oversees a growing international streetwear business. He still wants to accomplish a whole lot more.
Creating community through ‘Connections’ April 29, 2022The Asian American Student Association's new magazine was inspired by Eastern Tide, a publication shared at Brandeis three decades ago.
Powered by pride: How the Brandeis community champions sustainabilityApril 21, 2022Six things you need to know about the sustainability work being done on campus and by alumni in their own communities.
Actor and podcaster Michelle Miller '11 takes the Brandeis QuestionnaireApril 15, 2022Versatility, Miller says, has become a key element of her creative journey.
Roses in Concrete: Empowering tomorrow’s leaders through mentorshipApril 15, 2022Roses in Concrete, a program enabling Brandeis students of color to mentor Waltham High School students, and in turn be mentored by recent alumni, was designed to foster meaningful mentorships and professional development opportunities.
The State of Blackness: Carrying the torch to an inclusive communityApril 5, 2022The Brandeis community came together for a weekend of food, dancing, and celebration.
Former Gov. Deval Patrick to deliver 2022 Commencement address; TV producer Marta Kauffman to speak to classes of 2020 and 2021 April 1, 2022
Dispatches from Ukraine: Alumni share stories of horror and hope from KyivMarch 9, 2022Alumni living in Ukraine tell harrowing stories, and ask the Brandeis community for help, from the center of the conflict.
Scientist standing tall: Deborah Berebichez ’96 is in unique Smithsonian exhibitMarch 8, 2022Honored for her achievements as a physicist, Dr. Deborah Berebichez ’96 is part of a new Smithsonian exhibit featuring her 3-D printed likeness.
Check out the latest edition of Brandeis MagazineFeb. 17, 2022Brandeis Magazine features former Facebook engineer Sahar Massachi ’11, GSAS MA’12, who's working to build a kinder, gentler internet, and much more.
Carol Anderson named winner of 2022 Gittler PrizeFeb. 1, 2022Anderson is a leading scholar of African American studies and award-winning author.
The push she was looking forJan. 12, 2022Moyinoluwa Abiola, MSF’20, pushed herself outside her comfort zone to make the most of her time at Brandeis International Business School.
Can MARS help astronauts orient in space?Jan. 10, 2022With a grant from NASA, research scientist Vivekanand Pandey Vimal, GSAS PhD'17, is exploring whether specialized training using Brandeis' Multi-Axis Rotation System chair can help people trust technology over their own sense of orientation.
Share your ideas for celebrating 75 years of BrandeisJan. 7, 2022Brandeis will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2023. Members of the community are invited to contribute ideas and suggestions on how to make it a memorable and momentous year.
$10 million alumni gift to transform community engagement at BrandeisJan. 4, 2022The Vic and Bobbi Samuels ’63 Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation will support faculty, staff, students and community partners in their efforts to improve the world.
Drew Weissman ’81, MA’81, P’15, among Time's ‘Heroes of the Year’Dec. 14, 2021Drew Weissman ’81, MA’81, P’15, along with fellow scientists whose work led to the development of COVID-19 vaccinations, has been named one of 2021's 'Heroes of the Year' by Time Magazine.
From Albania to Silicon ValleyDec. 7, 2021Klodeta Janaqi’s childhood dream of studying in the U.S. seemed out of reach. Then a fellowship at Brandeis changed everything. “Donors should know they are making many people’s dreams come true,” says the MBA’21 graduate.
The joys of Yiddish for kidsNov. 29, 2021Anne-Marie Asner, MA'96, is behind Matzah Ball Books, a line of children's storybooks that ingeniously uses Yiddish to teach kids life lessons.
German Jewish Hanukkah dessertsNov. 18, 2021These recipes come from "The German-Jewish Cookbook" by Gabrielle Rossmer Gropman '59 and Sonya Gropman; published by the Brandeis University Press in 2017.
Step by step, he's making a differenceNov. 4, 2021For Peter Agaba, MA’20, a lifelong passion for learning led him to Brandeis. Now he’s giving back to his home village in Uganda by supporting the next generation of students.
Bringing humanity to NPR’s Middle East beatNov. 1, 2021Daniel Estrin ’06 might be holding his microphone inches away from the U.S. president and the Israeli prime minister in Washington one day, and capturing the words of the head of Hamas in Gaza days later.
51st Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Research awarded to Professor Robert H. SingerNov. 1, 2021Singer is honored for his development of highly sensitive and quantitative methods to explore the regulation of gene expression.
Brandeis honored as a top university for students receiving the prestigious Gilman Scholarship Oct. 29, 2021
Painting flowers on COVID’s plywood pallOct. 26, 2021Amelie de Cirfontaine ’18 has brought her own brand of artistic expression from Brandeis to the streets of San Francisco.
Climate scientist Peter C. Frumhoff named 2022 Richman FellowOct. 22, 2021Currently the chief climate scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, Frumhoff informs the public understanding and motivates public policies related to climate change through robust scientific expertise.
Brandeis alumnus appointed to federal Court of AppealsOct. 21, 2021Gustavo Gelpí '87 will be the second judge of Latinx origin to serve on the First Circuit and the second judge from Puerto Rico ever to sit on the First Circuit.
Photos: Family Weekend at BrandeisOct. 18, 2021Parents, siblings and grandparents flocked to Waltham Oct. 15 to 17 to join Brandeis students for the first on-campus Family Weekend since 2019.
Catch the action from Homecoming WeekendOct. 15, 2021Photographers captured Brandeis' sports teams and returning alumni as the university celebrated Homecoming on campus.
Stephen Berger '59 returns to the Board of TrusteesOct. 7, 2021Berger, an entrepreneur, educator, and acclaimed public servant, has been re-elected a member of the Brandeis Board of Trustees.
Follow student actors into "the Empty"Oct. 4, 2021"In the Empty," the Theater Arts Department's first live production since the pandemic began, was held in a tent outside Spingold Theater Oct. 1 through Oct. 3.
Students and faculty give the U.S. Constitution a close readSept. 23, 2021As part of "Just Read It!" organized through the History of Ideas program, all first-year students at Brandeis received their own copy of the U.S. Constitution.
Read the Fall issue of Brandeis MagazineSept. 15, 2021The Fall issue of Brandeis Magazine is out now, featuring research, art and culture stories, university news and more that will bring you up to date on happenings on campus and beyond.
Surveying the jazz landscape, then and nowSept. 10, 2021Grammy-winning musician Chuck Israels reflects on his Brandeis days, when he landed a gig with Billie Holiday, and his long career sharing the stage with icons including Bill Evans, John Coltrane and Nina Simone.
Sorry, so sorry ... did I say I was sorry?Sept. 3, 2021Comedian Josh Gondelman '07 offers his thoughts on Yom Kippur, "the official Jewish festival of 'I'm Sorry.'"
The Jewish Experience: Exploring what it means to be Jewish todaySept. 1, 2021Brandeis has launched a website examining Jewish life and Judaism.
Zenobia Moochhala, MA’98, wants to make child care work for everyoneAug. 16, 2021Moochhala, the co-founder of care.com, has dedicated her career to helping families solve their biggest challenges.
President Biden nominates Deborah E. Lipstadt, MA’72, PhD’76, H’19, to advance U.S. policy on antisemitismAug. 3, 2021A renowned scholar of the Holocaust and antisemitism, Lipstadt will serve as the administration’s special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism.
Ben Percival '18 competes in Olympic GamesJuly 26, 2021Percival represented his home country of Samoa in Judo, bowing out in his first match in the 81-kilogram weight class to one of the world's top judo competitors.
First-time Olympian Ben Percival ’18 heads to TokyoJuly 12, 2021Percival is representing his home country of Samoa in judo.
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