Category: Alumni
John Paul Lederach named winner of 2019 Gittler PrizeApril 10, 2019The renowned scholar, theorist and practitioner of peacebuilding and conflict transformation will visit campus in October.
Deborah E. Lipstadt, MA’72, PhD’76, will deliver address at Brandeis’ 68th CommencementApril 2, 2019Historian and author Deborah E. Lipstadt, MA’72, PhD’76, will deliver the Commencement address at Brandeis University’s 68th Commencement on Sunday, May 19. Lipstadt and six other distinguished individuals will be awarded honorary degrees at the ceremony in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center.
Brandeis chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elects 89 new membersMarch 27, 2019Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honor society in the country, added 81 members from the class of 2019 and 8 members from the class of 2020.
`It’s always about helping others'March 27, 2019Recent graduate Ohad Elhelo '16, MA '17, founder of an organization that connects and supports Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneurs, will receive the Brandeis Alumni Entrepreneurship Award at the Innovation in Israel: Economy and Society conference on April 1.
Podcast: Jack E. Davis, PhD'94, on his Pulitzer Prize winning book, "The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea"March 26, 2019On a recent visit to campus, Davis discussed "Gulf," his next project on the history of the bald eagle, and provided some words of advice on how students of history can improve their own writing.
Anna Deavere Smith honored as 2019 Richman FellowMarch 22, 2019The celebrated actor and playwright visited Brandeis for a two-day residency.
PhD alumna Karen Uhlenbeck is first woman to receive Abel Prize in mathematics March 19, 2019The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters awarded the Abel Prize, known as the "Nobel Prize" of mathematics, to Karen Uhlenbeck, MA'67, PhD'68. She is a pioneer in her field and in championing gender equality in mathematics.
Brandeis celebrates 60 years of the Wien International Scholarship ProgramMarch 12, 2019The first of its kind academic program for international students celebrated its anniversary with current and former Wien Scholars. Toshizo “Tom” Watanabe ’73 also received the Alumni Achievement Award.
Noted photographer Judy Glickman Lauder speaks about the "Danish exception"March 11, 2019Photographer Judy Glickman Lauder spent years photographing concentration camps. Her new book “Beyond the Shadows” tells the story of the Danish rescue of 90 percent of its Jews in words and pictures. She spoke about her photography at Brandeis on March 11.
Wien scholar Aichuk Tripura ’22 follows in father’s footstepsMarch 5, 2019Their class years are 36 years apart, but Aichuck Tripura '22 and his father, Prashanta '86, are both recipients of the Wien International Scholarship, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend.
From challenges to a championship: Brandeis men’s basketballMarch 5, 2019Fellow student athlete Yvette Cho '19 spoke with basketball players Latye Workman '18, Eric D’Aguanno '20 and head coach Jean Bain about the Judges championship season.
Brandeis faculty and alumni nominated for IRNE awardsFeb. 28, 2019
Brandeis receives grant to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM classesFeb. 20, 2019
Brandeis celebrates 50 years of African and African American studiesFeb. 11, 2019The 50th anniversary celebration of the African and African American studies department at Brandeis featured Angela Davis '65, Julieanna Richardson '76, H'16, Hortense Spillers, PhD'74 and more.
Video: Brandeis AAAS 50th anniversary commemorationFeb. 11, 2019Take a trip through the history of the African and African American studies department at Brandeis, which marked its 50-year anniversary milestone with a two-day academic symposium.
Hortense J. Spillers, PhD’74, receives Alumni Achievement AwardFeb. 11, 2019Spillers, a pioneering professor, feminist scholar and critic, received the award as Brandeis commemorated the 50th anniversary of the African and African American studies department's founding.
Photos: Alumni, students and faculty mark 50 years of AAASFeb. 11, 2019Re-live some of the best moments from the African and African American Studies department's 50th anniversary commemoration in this slideshow.
Kwesi Jones '21: An artist of all mediaFeb. 1, 2019Sophomore Kwesi Jones is an artist in every sense of the word. His latest work showcases the history of black studies at Brandeis through film.
The scholarly journey of Hortense SpillersFeb. 1, 2019Hortense J. Spillers, PhD'74, professor of English at Vanderbilt University, reflects on her academic journey as she receives the Alumni Achievement Award.
- Brandeis to celebrate African and African American studiesJan. 31, 2019
Brandeis will commemorate the 50th anniversary of its Department of African and African American studies with a two-day academic and cultural symposium on Feb. 8-9.
A Brandeisian in the Massachusetts SenateJan. 29, 2019Becca Rausch '01 had little campaign experience. That didn’t stop her from defeating a four-term incumbent.
Berry, Cassidy, honored by Association for Psychological ScienceJan. 17, 2019Dr. Anne Berry and Dr. Brittany Cassidy, PhD’14, received the association's Rising Star Award
Anna Deavere Smith named 2019 Richman FellowJan. 15, 2019The actor and playwright will visit campus for a two-day residency in March.
Sam Watson combats the crippling cost of cancer for young adultsJan. 12, 2019Sam Watson '01, MBA'06, received her first cancer diagnosis just one semester short of graduation. For the past 15 years, she's worked to help young adult cancer patients and survivors cope with the costs.
Jonathan Decter wins 2018 National Jewish Book AwardJan. 9, 2019The Jewish Book Council honored three literary works with Brandeis ties, including a book by near eastern and Judaic studies professor Jonathan Decter that won the 2018 National Jewish Book Award in Sephardic culture.
50 years later: Remembering Ford Hall Jan. 7, 2019On Jan. 8, 1969, between 60-75 black and Latino/a students began an occupation of Ford Hall that lasted 11 days. View this slideshow of images from the protests.
Required reading: the Winter issue of Brandeis MagazineJan. 2, 2019Warm up this winter with the new issue of Brandeis Magazine. You’ll find stories that take you down memory lane on a cold winter’s evening; bring you up-to-date on university developments, and connect you with fellow Brandeisians.
Making waves for education advocacy in HawaiiDec. 31, 2018David Miyashiro ’08 likes a challenge. Most recently, he has launched and led an organization that teaches Hawaiian kids how to advocate for education.
WATCH: Brandeis’ 2018 in picturesDec. 20, 2018It was a year filled with exploration, discovery and achievement for Brandeis students and faculty. We close out 2018 on a celebratory note with scenes from throughout the year.
Remembering ‘The Rugrats’ Hanukkah episodeNov. 29, 2018Teri McGuire, MA'16, wrote her master's thesis on the impact of 'The Rugrats' on Jewish children. Unsurprisingly, the Hanukkah-themed episode holds a special place.
Jennifer Almodovar Jimenez ’18 named 2020 Schwarzman ScholarNov. 29, 2018The prestigious program, inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, provides graduate fellowships based in Beijing, China.
Celebrating 70: Brandeis yesterday and todayNov. 26, 2018Brandeis was founded as a bold experiment in 1948. Then as now, it attracted dynamic students and faculty. Watch this video celebrating the energy that has always infused 'Deis.
Brandeis University receives $10 million gift for scholarships for students from JapanNov. 14, 2018The gift from Toshizo “Tom” Watanabe ’73 is the largest ever from an international alumnus.
Fenway Park’s mystery music manOct. 24, 2018Josh Kantor '94 has laid down the soundtrack for the Boston Red Sox as their organist for every home game since 2003. The Tablet caught up with him as he prepared for the World Series.
Cornel West, Robert George show how to agree to disagreeOct. 23, 2018In spirited debate, two leading public intellectuals hold firm on the value of open debate and liberal arts education
Gerald Schuster, Brandeis benefactor, dies at 89Oct. 22, 2018Schuster and his wife, Elaine, were instrumental in creating the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis. Read his obituary in the Boston Globe.
German Ambassador calls next generation to renew transatlanticism between U.S. and EUOct. 8, 2018German Ambassador to the United States Emily Haber’s remarks kicked off a celebration of the Center for German and European Studies’ 20th anniversary.
Beverly Daniel Tatum awarded Gittler PrizeOct. 4, 2018In a lecture after receiving the prize, the renowned scholar made the case for structured dialogue as a tool to build empathy across racial divides.
Tony Goldwyn '82 takes the Brandeis QuestionnaireOct. 3, 2018The actor/director/humanitarian listens to his gut before his head. Read his answers to questions about life and his experience at Brandeis.
This week: Beverly Tatum visits campus for Gittler PrizeOct. 1, 2018The renowned authority on racial identity and resegregation will deliver a lecture Oct. 3 on the Brandeis campus.
Legendary science journalist Paula Apsell '69 honored with Lifetime Achievement EmmySept. 28, 2018As the senior executive producer of the PBS program, "Nova," Apsell has pioneered the science documentary format for TV and set an unparalleled standard for excellence.
Four elected to Brandeis University Board of TrusteesSept. 26, 2018Fran Bermanzohn '78, Bram Shapiro, Cynthia Berenson and Jayne Beker were all elected to the board on Sept. 26.
He doesn’t want people to have to walk in his shoesSept. 24, 2018DACA advocate Elias Rosenfeld won’t stop until immigrants like him secure their future.
Lee Wilson '18 continues his commitment to serviceSept. 13, 2018Wilson volunteered at Prospect Hill Kids’ Club during his time at Brandeis, and now he's headed to Bosnia and Herzegovina through a Fulbright program English Teaching Assistantship.
Get to know this year's Diversity, Excellence and Inclusion ScholarsAug. 30, 2018The program at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences provides selected master’s students a full scholarship, a $10,000 stipend and health insurance.
Picasso, Juan Gris, Tuesday Smillie and more at the Rose this fall Aug. 30, 2018Fall exhibitions at the Rose Art Museum open September 7. Get a sneak peek in this slideshow.
Video: Brandeis first-years get into the swing of collegeAug. 29, 2018Watch the Class of 2022 meet up, make friends and move in.
'Jump in — don’t hold back': Brandeis welcomes the Class of 2022Aug. 27, 2018Brandeis University’s largest class ever arrived on campus Sunday for New Undergraduate Student Orientation.
Ira A. Lipman donates Torah scroll to BrandeisAug. 16, 2018Community members had the opportunity to participate in the completion and dedication of a Torah scroll when one was donated to Brandeis Hillel by Ira A. Lipman, in memory of his mother Belle A. Lipman.
Put Brandeis Magazine at the top of your summer reading list Aug. 5, 2018The latest issue has stories about cool startups founded by enterprising Brandeisians, urban farming, robotic eels and much, much more.
- Brandeis remembers Richard Siegel, MA’72July 13, 2018
Siegel was a transformative figure in the Jewish world for his work and advocacy in strengthening professional education, enhancing Jewish culture and advancing contemporary Jewish identity formation.
Shining a light on those who speak truth to powerJuly 12, 2018Brandeis Trustee Allen Alter ’71 is the senior coordinating producer for the new CBS series 'Whistleblower,' which tells stories about individuals who seek justice against companies engaged in illegal and sometimes dangerous wrongdoing.
Working at Brandeis is all in the familyJune 14, 2018Thirty-year employee Dennis Belyea, P'18, has an extra reason to celebrate on Father's Day: his daughter has graduated from Brandeis and is working on campus as well.
Anita Hill and Tony Goldwyn talk activism in Hollywood at BrandeisJune 12, 2018The Boston Globe covered a conversation between Alumni Achievement Award winner Tony Goldwyn '82 and University Professor Anita Hill regarding activism in Hollywood.
Seven things you didn't know about winning a Nobel PrizeJune 12, 2018As part of Alumni Weekend, Nobel Laureate and Brandeis professor Michael Rosbash participated in a candid conversation with Vipin Suri, PhD’01.
Brandeis students win prestigious fellowships and scholarshipsMay 31, 2018Here’s a look at some of the recent winners of Fulbright Fellowships, Boren Scholarships and more.
Brandeis Athletics to induct five into Hall of FameMay 22, 2018Brandeis Athletics will induct four alumni student-athletes and one contributor into its Hall of Fame on Sept. 29. In conjunction with Homecoming Weekend.
Brandeis Grads: You define who you areMay 16, 2018Experience (or relive!) the joyful sights and sounds of Commencement 2018 at Brandeis. If you couldn’t be on campus, you can still join the celebration through this video.
Meyer Koplow '72 to graduates: 'You are Brandeis'May 15, 2018
Chava Alberstein moves Commencement audience with lilting "King David"May 14, 2018After receiving her honorary degree, the Israeli folk singer graced the audience with a rendition of "A Prayer from King David."
Freeman Hrabowski charges graduates: You define who you are!May 14, 2018Watch or read the impassioned commencement speech by Freeman Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Brandeis Phi Beta Kappa inductees honoredMay 14, 2018The newest members of the Brandeis chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society were celebrated in a ceremony on the Brandeis campus May 12.
Five members elected to Brandeis University Board of Trustees April 25, 2018“These new members bring a wealth of experience to the Brandeis University Board of Trustees, with outstanding achievements in the academy, in nonprofit leadership and in finance,” said board chair Meyer G. Koplow.
Freeman A. Hrabowski III to deliver 2018 Commencement addressApril 23, 2018The president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County will join four other distinguished individuals in receiving honorary degrees from Brandeis at its Commencement ceremony in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center.
Four students awarded Stroum Family Waltham ScholarshipsApril 20, 2018The scholarship – which provides free tuition to Brandeis for four years – is awarded annually to a quartet of outstanding Waltham High School seniors.
Jordyn Seri ’18 introduces local middle schoolers to public health educationApril 19, 2018This Brandeis senior wanted to educate young people about public health. She did, and organized a career fair and documentary screening in the process, with the help of a local nonprofit.
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