Category: Alumni
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, 2018Siegel 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.
Yet another Brandeis PhD wins Pulitzer Prize in HistoryApril 17, 2018Jack E. Davis, PhD’94, is the third recipient of a PhD from Brandeis to win the prize in history since 2006.
Love, death and Soviet spies: Boston Playwrights' Theatre stages its first opera, 'The Rosenbergs'April 10, 2018Dmitry Troyanovsky '98 directs the work, which runs in Boston from April 12-22 and has a second staging at Brandeis from April 27-29.
After nearly four decades at Brandeis, fencing coach Bill Shipman to retireMarch 30, 2018Shipman has been the Judges' head coach since 1981. He guided the Judges to five University Athletic Association titles and 13 men's, women's and combined Northeast Fencing Conference titles.
Schusterman Center for Israel Studies celebrates its 10th anniversaryMarch 26, 2018Remarks from former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro '91 and Ben-Gurion University President Rivka Carmi highlight the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies' momentous occasion.
Jonathan Sarna named director of Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis UniversityMarch 26, 2018As Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University celebrates its 10th anniversary, it announces new leadership and unveils new academic chair.
Alumni receive awards in music from the American Academy of Arts and LettersMarch 12, 2018
Civil rights advocate Vanita Gupta describes the 'momentum to hope' in Richman LectureMarch 7, 2018As the leader of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, Gupta led fights for police reform, transgender rights, voting rights and fair housing. Today, even as she sees much of her work being rolled back, she still has hope for progress.
Watch: Ohad Elhelo ’16, IBS MA’17, of Our Generation Speaks at AIPAC conferenceMarch 5, 2018The founder and executive director of Brandeis-based Our Generation Speaks delivered a speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference Monday, March 5.
Irie Gourde named UAA Most Outstanding Runner from 2018 Indoor ChampionshipsMarch 1, 2018Graduate student Irie Gourde '17 has been named the Most Outstanding Runner from the 2018 University Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Read all about us: Spring issue of Brandeis Magazine now onlineFeb. 28, 2018Read about innovation across all areas of Brandeis: in science, health, the arts and politics. And of course, Class Notes.
Take the Brandeis/Leonard Bernstein quizFeb. 27, 2018This year, Brandeis will celebrate the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein, one of America’s greatest conductors and composers. While Bernstein is well known for creating “West Side Story” and “On the Town," he also had a special connection with Brandeis.
New Community Engagement Ambassador Program honors alumna who helped establish the Waltham GroupFeb. 20, 2018Lori Levinson Luft ’69 was one of the earliest leaders of the Waltham Group, founded in 1966 as a 30-member community volunteering organization. The new Community Engagement Ambassador Program has been established in her memory.
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