Category: Alumni
Brandeis University names Lauren Haynie director of athleticsAug. 23, 2019Lauren Haynie joins Brandeis Athletics from Wellesley College, where she served as senior associate director of athletics and PERA (physical education, recreation and athletics).
The Class of 2023 by the numbersAug. 23, 2019Brandeis is set to add many new faces to its community during New Undergraduate Student Orientation. Here are some of the statistics behind the university's new first-years.
SciFest showcases success in the sciencesAug. 15, 2019This year's annual event featured prestigious alumni offering career tips and inspiration and students showcasing their research results.
A recent grad wanted to make it easier to choose healthy food. He got a boost from BrandeisAug. 1, 2019With a boost from the student services and expert faculty at Brandeis International Business School, and buoyed by a conviction that nutrition and social justice are inextricable, Karlan-Mason in 2017 launched GreenChoice, an app to help consumers chose healthy food.
New frontier: Gateway Scholars arrive at BrandeisJuly 1, 2019The Gateway Scholars Program is an intensive, seven-week English language program for high-performing and talented international students that combines critical reading, analytical writing, and academic oral communication.
Rose Art Museum will be open year-round, starting this summer June 20, 2019The Rose will be open this summer from June 20 to August 25, featuring a presentation by Peruvian artist Maya Watanabe and an exhibition of 34 works from the museum's permanent collection.
Building peace in the Middle East, one joke at a timeJune 12, 2019Stand-up comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi ’11 believes comedy can open the hearts and minds to an alternative reality.
The voice of an era: Remembering Andy Jick ’74June 7, 2019
Brandeis Alumni Weekend 2019 celebrates 50 years of activism, 70 years of news June 4, 2019In addition to celebrating milestone reunions like the Class of 2014’s 5th to the Class of 1954’s 65th, the weekend brought together media aficionados to honor the 70th anniversary of The Justice.
Brandeisians awarded prestigious grants and fellowshipsJune 4, 2019Undergraduates and recent alumni are headed all over the world thanks to Fulbright grants and other awards.
New members elected to Brandeis University Board of Trustees June 3, 2019Nancy Dreyer ’72 and Sylvia Neil have joined the Brandeis University Board of Trustees as new members, and new faculty and student representatives have been elected as well.
Brandeisians leading through legislationMay 28, 2019ENACT: the Educational Network for Active Civic Transformation, a non-partisan, academic program that began at Brandeis, has spread to 29 universities and connects students with coursework and legislators to make an impact on civic life in the U.S.
Watch: Sights and sound bites from Commencement 2019May 22, 2019Take in some of the highlights from the Class of 2019's Commencement celebration in this video.
Photos: The top mortarboards at Commencement 2019May 20, 2019Flair, pizazz, glitz and glam. Those are just a few words that convey the way members of the Class of 2019 decorated their mortarboards for graduation.
Photos: Brandeis celebrates 68th Commencement Exercises as graduates prepare to take on the worldMay 19, 2019Take in all the sights from Brandeis University's 68th Commencement Exercises with this selection of images from the main ceremony.
Jon Landau ’68, H’19 encourages graduates to pursue art alwaysMay 19, 2019Jon Landau ’68, H’19 shared his perspective on art with members of the Class of 2019 at the Creative Arts diploma ceremony during Brandeis University's Commencement.
Pride in his work, times two: facilities staffer set to watch daughter graduate from BrandeisMay 14, 2019Leonard Donohoe has been a university staff member for 15 years. On May 19, he will watch his daughter, Robin, graduate from Brandeis.
Read the latest edition of Brandeis Magazine onlineMay 14, 2019The Spring/Summer issue of Brandeis Magazine is now online, with stories that take you to the far corners of the world and bring you back to campus.
Sarah McCarty '16 awarded Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling FellowshipMay 9, 2019
President Liebowitz connects with Brandeisians in ChinaMay 8, 2019President Ron Liebowitz traveled to Greater China last month for the first time as the president of Brandeis to celebrate the growing relationship between Brandeis alumni, students, parents and supporters in the country.
Brandeis Board of Trustees welcomes new membersMay 7, 2019Lewis Brooks ’80, P’16 and Barbara A. Dortch-Okara ’71 will begin their terms May 20.
Brandeis faculty celebrated with teaching awardsMay 6, 2019Faculty members Keith Merrill, Elizabeth Brainerd and Naghmeh Sohrabi were recognized for their excellence in the classroom with 2018-19 teaching awards.
Eve Marder and Irv Epstein named University ProfessorsMay 3, 2019The distinguished scientists were given one of the university's highest honors for making major contributions to their fields.
Brandeis welcomes Class of 2023 Stroum Family Waltham Scholars to campusMay 1, 2019Waltham High School seniors Anne Yu, Sonya Alam and Chloe Morales received the Stroum Family Waltham Scholarship, which provides free tuition to Brandeis students for four years.
- Students share their stories at annual scholarship and fellowship luncheonMay 1, 2019
Adam Levin '94 faced James Holzhauer on 'Jeopardy!' in a classic showdownApril 30, 2019Levin, who is the sports information director for Brandeis athletics, nearly took down one of the greatest champions in the show's history in the episode that aired Monday, April 29.
Catch Brandeis faculty at the National Center for Jewish Film's annual festivalApril 26, 2019The National Center for Jewish Film’s annual film festival is co-sponsored by ten university organizations and features 25 screening events in the Boston area, including talks with Brandeis faculty.
- This Brandeisian tested his mettle on 'Jeopardy!'April 25, 2019
Brandeis' Sports Information Director Adam Levin '94 chronicles his experience as a contestant on the beloved game show. Watch his appearance on April 29.
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 G'11 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.
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