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World of Work fellowships let students follow their passionsMarch 20, 2023Since its founding in 2008, over 500 Brandeis students have participated in this competitive program, experiencing the summer of a lifetime in internships across the world.
John-Andrew Morrison '95 stays true to himselfMarch 20, 2023Visiting campus for the first time in over 25 years, the Tony-nominated actor shared his experiences in the industry, challenges facing type-casting, and favorite moments performing in the now-acclaimed musical, "A Strange Loop."
Paving the way for the women of todayMarch 16, 2023Three graduate students from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are bringing important stories to the surface, and, as a result, paving the way for women of today.
Meet the women advocating for changeMarch 6, 2023A look at the work and research of graduate students at the Heller School.
Photos: Behind the scenes at the Rose Art Museum with artist Lyle Ashton HarrisFeb. 22, 2023Harris' exhibition, "Our first and last love," is on display at the Rose Art Museum through July 2.
'The Last of Us:' A closer look at the zombie genreFeb. 17, 2023Professor Thomas Doherty shares his thoughts on why viewers continue to tune into zombie franchises year after year and despite the terror, the living among us can all bond together in the fighting against the undead.
Smells Like Zine Spirit: A student-produced community resource for new Waltham familiesFeb. 15, 2023Through a partnership between Waltham Partnership for Youth, COMPACT, and the journalism program, 'Smells like Zine Spirit' was created to provide information and resources to families entering the public school system, particularly Spanish-speaking immigrant families.
Celebrating America’s forgotten innovatorsFeb. 10, 2023In winning DeisHacks bid, Brandeis students propose art exhibit to boost attendance at Waltham’s Charles River Museum.
A photo collection that reflects generations of Black joyFeb. 1, 2023Parker Thompson ’23 has grown a collection of images that reflect the beauty of everyday Black joy. He's sharing them with the world in a new exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Photography.
Fighting censorship in Katy: Cameron Samuels '26Jan. 23, 2023After discovering an internet ban on important community resources like The Trevor Project, Samuels started a movement against censorship in Katy, Texas.
Settling in on campus: Midyear move-in 2023Jan. 17, 2023With the help of community advisors and orientation leaders, the midyear Class of 2026 found their footing on campus among family and friends this weekend.
How a Brandeis professor is bringing Shakespeare’s greatest works to RwandaJan. 3, 2023In pursuit of her passion for teaching literature, professor Ramie Targoff found herself in an unexpected location - across the world, teaching William Shakespeare to medical students in Rwanda at the University of Global Health Equity.
The top 10 BrandeisNow stories of 2022Dec. 22, 2022From the arrival of the Class of 2026 to the announcement of a new science center, these are the top 10 BrandeisNOW stories from 2022.
Read the Winter issue of Brandeis MagazineDec. 19, 2022Meet leading Brandeis scientists in the cover story, “The Amber of Our Thoughts,” who are decoding memory and paving the way for Alzheimer’s and dementia treatments.
'Endless, boundless, gentle kindness': Brandeis remembers Vanessa MarkDec. 7, 2022Friends recalled Mark's sense of humor and compassion in a memorial service at Brandeis. Mark died in a shuttle bus accident on South Street Nov. 19 that left nearly 30 others injured.
What's the secret to a perfectly decorated room? Ask Rubaiya Nasim '23Nov. 30, 2022Nasim won a Brandeis room decorating competition with her Charles River Apartment room, complete with greenery, postcards, and relaxing decor.
The Delta Scholars Program: A lifechanging trip to the Mississippi DeltaNov. 29, 2022Through a trip to the Mississippi Delta, Leeza Barstein ’23 and Maya Subramanian ’25 observed the legacy of slavery in the region, connected with the communities still affected, and also discovered steps they could take to bring change to their own backyard.
"Spring Awakening:" A cautionary taleNov. 11, 2022Gianni Storti '26 and Nico Miller ’24 share their insight on the rehearsal process, arts culture on campus, and the importance behind "Spring Awakening."
From Gen One to each other: Five tips for First-Generation studentsNov. 7, 2022In celebration of First Generation Student Day on November 8th, five first generation students share their tips for the first-year experience.
7 indigenous artists with a Brandeis connectionNov. 1, 2022In honor of Native American Heritage Month this November, the Brandeis Alumni Association is highlighting Native American and Indigenous artists who have a Brandeis connection.
Photos: Jack Yuanwei Cheng '23 captures fall on campusOct. 31, 2022Student writer and content creator Jack Yuanwei Cheng took his camera around campus on a beautiful fall weekend at Brandeis.
Watch: Ava Faria '24 goes back to schoolOct. 27, 2022Faria '24 returned to her alma mater, Our Sisters' School, for a full-circle internship experience.
`You deserve freedom:' Carol Anderson receives Brandeis’ Gittler PrizeOct. 26, 2022Anderson, a leading scholar of African American studies and award-winning author, received the Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Reclaiming cultures through dance: A look into Toni Shapiro-Phim’s researchOct. 24, 2022Toni Shapiro-Phim has worked as a researcher, writer, curator, educator, film director, and activist following her earliest passion - dance.
Student Union President Peyton Gillespie ’25 is just getting startedOct. 14, 2022Peyton Gillespie '25 spoke with BrandeisNow about his goals as president, hopes for the year, and advice for people interested in student government.
Reaching new heights in a NASA internshipOct. 3, 2022Maya Levisohn ’23 spent her summer researching methane concentrations and working with advanced atmospheric technology, all while 40,000 feet in the atmosphere with NASA’s SARP program.
The future of working from home: 3 business professors weigh inSept. 27, 2022BrandeisNow asked three Brandeis International Business School faculty members three different questions to get their perspective on the ‘new normal’ of office cultures.
A beginner's guide to the High HolidaysSept. 23, 2022Learn more about Jewish customs, practices, and traditions on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simhat Torah.
Louis Brandeis’ great-granddaughters Give Historic family artifacts to University ArchivesSept. 23, 2022Just in time for Brandeis' 75th anniversary, the university received a remarkable trove of Brandeis family artifacts and ephemera.
Brandeis welcomes 40 new facultySept. 21, 2022The group spans 21 areas of study and includes appointments in the School of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management and Brandeis International Business School.
How 'House of the Dragon' compares to the medieval era it is inspired bySept. 19, 2022Professor Dorothy Kim shares her thoughts on the new HBO series and how it weaves in symbolism and themes inspired by medieval literature.
Finding her sound through the viola da gambaSept. 1, 2022Sarah Mead discovered her sound at a young age through a unique instrument — the viola da gamba.
Celebrating our seniors: Alexander Wicken '23Aug. 29, 2022Alexander Wicken '23 shares his Brandeis experience, passion for advocacy, and points of pride.
Watch: Move-In Day 2022Aug. 26, 2022The Class of 2026 moves into campus with the help of friends, family, and the Orientation team.
The numbers behind the Class of 2026Aug. 22, 2022As the newest members of the Brandeis community get to know each other and campus during New Student Orientation, get to know about them with these facts and figures.
The Core 3 prepare for Orientation week Aug. 16, 2022As they arrive at Brandeis, first-year students find themselves navigating a new environment with the help of 'The Core Committee,' a friendly, enthusiastic group of student leaders.
Brandeis’ approach to COVID-19 in fall 2022Aug. 15, 2022As Brandeis begins its third fall semester of managing COVID-19, the university’s response is evolving even as it continues to rely on proven measures to limit the virus’ spread on campus.
Celebrating the sciences: SciFest 2022Aug. 15, 2022Students with majors across the scientific spectrum came together to present their summer research findings.
Digging up history: Alex Bazarsky '23Aug. 11, 2022“I now realize I can do anything,” said Alex Bazarsky '23, reminiscing on her summer excavating in Mexico with professor Charles Golden.
His future taking flight: A summer fellowship storyAug. 4, 2022Through his World of Work Fellowship, Ori Cohen '24 spent the summer training birds at the Southwick Zoo.
When the job competition is overeducatedJuly 26, 2022The percentage of “overeducated” workers is increasing, crowding out those with less education who are still qualified to perform jobs, according to new research by professors Nader Habibi and Arnold Kamis.
Read the latest issue of Brandeis MagazineJuly 13, 2022The Summer issue of Brandeis Magazine is brimming with stories of courage, love and loss, as well as campus news, updates on faculty research and more.
Celebrating our seniors: Nathalie Vieux-Gresham '23July 13, 2022Vieux-Gresham '23, a neuroscience major participating in summer research, talks about her Brandeis experience and what she is looking forward to in the future.
Summer reading: Brandeis community offers picksJuly 6, 2022No matter your taste, you’ll find something worth your while in this diverse array of recommendations from faculty, staff, alumni and students.
Highlighting Asian American authorsJune 28, 2022Last semester's Introduction to Asian American Literature course focused on a diverse representation of authors. Ten students share their course favorites.
‘The opportunity to teach bright, idealistic students:' Celebrating retiring facultyJune 23, 2022Collectively, the 13 retiring faculty spent 471 years introducing generations of students to the liberal arts. Their honors include a Pulitzer Prize, Fulbright scholarships, Guggenheim fellowships, a Naumberg Chamber Music Award and many other top prizes.
Amplifying antiquity with heavy metal musicJune 21, 2022Jeremy Swist, a lecturer in the classical studies department, has combined two of his longstanding interests by resarching heavy metal music’s frequent use of the symbols and leaders of the ancient Roman Empire.
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.
From ‘Simon Says’ to ‘Billy Joule’: Students create electronic games from scratchMay 27, 2022In Francesco Vischi's electronics lab, students created projects using industry level printed circuit boards.
Commencement 2022: ‘Make your citizenship personal’May 22, 2022For the first time since 2019, a Brandeis University graduating class gathered together on campus, in person, to celebrate Commencement.
Four years at Brandeis, by the numbersMay 17, 2022With the countdown to Commencement on, we asked this year's undergraduate speaker Haley Brown '22 to add up her Brandeis experience
What's next for these graduates? New York City.May 16, 2022Members of the Class of 2022, moving to the big apple after graduation, share their excitement for the future and how Brandeis has prepared them for what lies ahead.
5 senior all-star athletes share their storiesMay 13, 2022With Commencement around the corner, five graduates who stood out — on the playing field and off — shared what made it work for them and what they are looking forward to in the future.
Brandeis named a Best Value College for 2022 by The Princeton ReviewMay 11, 2022
Brandeis chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elects 90 new membersMay 9, 2022Founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honor society in the country.
Associate prof. Anita Hannig for WBUR: Honoring the profound link between birth and death on Mother's DayMay 6, 2022As we celebrate new beginnings, take a moment to honor the endings that brought us here, Hannig says.
Brandeis welcomes class of 2026 Stroum Family Waltham Scholars to campusMay 6, 2022Brandeis University and the City of Waltham honored the newest class of Stroum Family Waltham Scholarship recipients and last year's members at a ceremony and breakfast on May 2.
Faculty celebrated with teaching and mentoring awardsMay 6, 2022Six Brandeis faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences have been recognized for their excellence in the classroom with 2022 teaching, mentoring and service awards.
3 student shared recipes for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage MonthApril 29, 2022Associations across campus share their favorite recipes to celebrate their different cultures.
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.
10 spring things at Brandeis and beyondApril 28, 2022Maddy Dulong '23 shares her favorite outdoor activities in Waltham and Boston.
- Faculty receive Dean's Mentoring Award April 26, 2022
Go green with these faculty media recommendationsApril 21, 2022Faculty across the environmental studies program shared their favorite podcasts, books, and media for learning more about climate change.
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.
Julie Mizraji brings her battle to the 126th Boston MarathonApril 14, 2022The athletics department's coordinator of Intramural Sports, diagnosed with stage four breast cancer earlier this year, ran the Boston Marathon. "It was hard," she said. "It was amazing, it was unexpected, it was life-changing."
Anita Hill: The Senate Judiciary Committee mistreated Judge Jackson. I should know.April 7, 2022The University Professor proposes The Senate Judiciary Committee reform its proceedings and return the confirmation process back to something that it — and the country — can view with pride.
Brandeis International Business School to launch $1 million scholarship for refugees fleeing Ukraine, other war-torn countriesApril 7, 2022Thanks to generous donations, the Peace Scholarship Fund will support up to 10 graduate students.
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.
Fostering Curiosity: Professor Elizabeth Bradfield’s life as a naturalist and poet April 4, 2022The Cape Cod local shares her recent work, advice for students and passions on land and sea.
Peter C. Frumhoff honored as 2022 Richman Distinguished Fellowship in Public LifeApril 1, 2022The honoree discussed the desperate need for climate-based advocacy during his Richmond Fellowship presentation in the Goldfarb Library Rapaporte Treasure Hall on March 30.
Former Gov. Deval Patrick to deliver 2022 Commencement address; TV producer Marta Kauffman to speak to classes of 2020 and 2021 April 1, 2022
Christine Le ‘23 selected as a Goldwater ScholarMarch 28, 2022
SWIFT, yachts and oligarchs: Can financial sanctions end the war in Ukraine?March 25, 2022Brandeis International Business School professors Stephen Cecchetti and Aldo Musacchio examine the West’s economic ‘arms race’ against Russia
Returning to Jordan: Landing a dream internship abroadMarch 25, 2022Though Daniel C. ’24 is from Maryland, his heart lies halfway across the world in Jordan.
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