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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.
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.
Business Mergers: Are they good or bad?May 24, 2019
In the latest episode of our podcast, Brandeis International Business School's Ben Gomes-Casseres explains why some companies are growing bigger while others are decentralizing.
Watch: Deborah Lipstadt, MA’72, PhD’76, delivers Commencement keynote addressMay 23, 2019
Gabbay award given to scientists whose research brought about new cancer treatmentsMay 22, 2019The prestigious honor went to Dario Campana and Michel Sadelain for their work on CAR T-cell therapy.
- Watch: Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz's remarks at CommencementMay 20, 2019
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.
Commencement 2019: 'We must be in this together. Relentlessly.'May 19, 2019Deborah Lipstadt, MA’72, PhD’76 — one of the world's top authorities on Holocaust Denial and anti-Semitism — delivered the keynote address at Brandeis University's 68th 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.
Anita Hill: Let’s talk about how to end sexual violenceMay 10, 2019"Survivors and their supporters need acknowledgment and justice," wrote University Professor Anita Hill in a New York Times Op-Ed.
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.
Israeli TV hits the big timeMay 6, 2019With shows like Fauda, Shtisel and Prisoners of War thrilling American viewers, scholar Shayna Weiss explains how Israeli TV developed and the role it plays in Israeli society and politics.
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.
Bryson twins bookend Brandeis Judges’ historic national championship runMay 3, 2019These sisters were born to run. In March, they helped Brandeis capture its first-ever national championship in the distance medley relay alongside teammates Devin Hiltunen '22 and Doyin Ogundiran '19.
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.
From Paris to Boston, the crucial role of fire chaplainsMay 1, 2019Rarely seen, fire chaplains often take enormous risks to provide support during disasters, such as the fire that claimed part of Notre Dame in Paris, write professors Wendy Cadge and Michael Skaggs.
R Matthews is ready to inspire the class of 2019April 24, 2019Meet R Remi Matthews ’19, the Brandeis senior with a cool name and an infectious smile. Matthews is a computer science and African and Afro-American studies double major, and will give the undergraduate address at Commencement.
On point: fencer Joanne Carminucci ’19 finds new passion for political researchApril 18, 2019After four years on the Brandeis women’s fencing team, this senior eyes a career in political research
A way forward for the Cathedral of Notre Dame April 16, 2019Fine arts professor Charles McClendon comments on the horrific fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris and the path toward renovating the iconic building.
Congressman Joe Kennedy III visits BrandeisApril 15, 2019
What does a fifth Netanyahu term mean?April 12, 2019Schusterman Center for Israel Studies professor Yehudah Mirsky discusses Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory in the Israeli elections.
Yu ‘Yuki’ Dai wants to revolutionize how we think about brain illnessApril 4, 2019Working in professor Shantanu Jadhav's laboratory changed Yuki Dai's perspective on neuroscience and psychology.
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.
- Hiatt Career Center recognized for service to international studentsMarch 28, 2019
Provost Lisa Lynch named one of the top 35 women in higher educationMarch 26, 2019
University Professor Anita Hill to receive PEN Courage AwardMarch 22, 2019Anita Hill will be conferred the PEN Courage Award in recognition of her singular role in challenging sexual harassment in the workplace and the attendant abuse of power, and a career spent combating the silencing force of sexism.
- Brandeis University announced as a Gilman top producing institutionMarch 21, 2019
How livestreaming became a terrorist's toolMarch 15, 2019Brandeis politics professor Jytte Klausen comments on the use of livestreaming in the terrorist attacks carried out on two mosques in New Zealand.
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.
Judges track and field wins two national titles at NCAA ChampionshipsMarch 11, 2019The Brandeis women’s track and field team won its first-ever relay title, with anchor Emily Bryson ‘19 also winning an individual title at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 9 and 10 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston.
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.
In clay, Kevin Dikdan ’19 discovered intricacies of businessFeb. 26, 2019Ceramics and international business ethics fascinate Kevin Dikdan '19. Little did he know his interest in one would lead to a greater appreciation for the other.
Andrew Kolodny on '60 Minutes': Did the FDA ignite the opioid epidemic?Feb. 24, 2019On CBS News' "60 Minutes," Brandeis senior scientist Andrew Kolodny goes in-depth about what the Food and Drug Administration can do to curb the nation's opioid addiction crisis.
- Brandeis receives grant to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM classesFeb. 20, 2019
Brandeis scientists reveal the secret behind fruit flies at Waltham High SchoolFeb. 15, 2019Researchers from Nobel laureate Michael Rosbash's Brandeis lab taught a biology class at Waltham High School in an effort to inspire the next generation of scientists.
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.
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.
Watch the 'Starving Artists' compete in WGBH's 'Sing That Thing'Feb. 5, 2019
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.
- 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.
- These outstanding and long-serving Brandeis employees were honored for their workJan. 31, 2019
Brandeis joins together to honor Martin Luther King Jr.Jan. 22, 2019The ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Day of Service brought together students, faculty and staff across campus for a celebration of community service and social justice.
- Berry, Cassidy, honored by Association for Psychological ScienceJan. 17, 2019
Dr. Anne Berry and Dr. Brittany Cassidy, PhD’14, received the association's Rising Star Award
They’re here! Midyears arrive at Brandeis for orientationJan. 15, 2019Brandeis welcomed Midyears and transfers home on Sunday. View scenes from Move-in Day and the start of new student orientation.
Video: Orientation leaders share their tips for midyearsJan. 15, 2019Many of this year's orientation leaders (OLs) are midyears themselves. Here are seven who share tips for getting acclimated to life at Brandeis.
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.
Made a New Year’s resolution? Here’s a Brandeis coach’s advice on meeting goalsJan. 3, 2019Brandeis Judges tennis coach Ben Lamanna has some advice on how to keep your New Year's resolutions in 2019.
What’s ahead at Brandeis in 2019Dec. 18, 2018At Brandeis, the new year will ring in an unprecedented number of special events, including major milestones for signature Brandeis programs. In no way an exhaustive list, here’s a sneak peek at some of the largest events in store for the coming semester.
It’s the final countdown: How are your fellow Brandeisians managing their finals week?Dec. 11, 2018Stressed about final exams? Don't be. Yvette Cho '19 and her peers have some study tips.
Two Women's Studies Research Center scholars honoredDec. 10, 2018
Heller study shows over half of urban renter households experience some form of housing insecurityDec. 6, 2018The study, published by Heller PhD candidate Giselle Routhier in Housing Policy Debate, utilizes a new housing insecurity index.
One day in the life of a Brandeis StudentDec. 5, 2018There's certainly more to college than just studying and going to class. Follow Yvette Cho '19 on a not-so-typical, typical day at Brandeis.
‘Pawsitive’ impact: Therapy dog in training set to serve studentsDec. 4, 2018Meet Lily, the newest member of the Brandeis family. She's a therapy dog in training who's eager to be a resource for the campus community at the Counseling Center.
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.
Independent Investigators’ Campus Climate ReportNov. 29, 2018In a community letter, Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz shares a new report that examines university procedures around complaints related to bias or discrimination, and more general questions about how we treat one another at Brandeis.
The most uniquely Brandeisian of clubsNov. 27, 2018Brandeis has more than 250 student clubs and organizations. Yvette Cho '19 went on a journey to find some of the coolest on campus.
Professor Thomas Doherty remembers comic legend Stan LeeNov. 11, 2018Doherty recalls how Lee brought a moral, inclusive dimension to the 2-D world of comics that still resonates today.
A look into the happiest time of the year at Brandeis: Kindness DayNov. 9, 2018Yvette Cho '19 provides some commentary on Kindness Day: A very Brandeisian celebration.
Holocaust survivor Rena Finder: ‘It’s happening again, today’Nov. 8, 2018Rena Finder was one of 1,200 people on the now-famous Schindler's List. She shares her lessons from the Holocaust the same week as the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
Halevi, Issa, discuss Israel-Palestine relationsNov. 6, 2018The discussion between American-Israeli journalist Yossi Klein Halevi and Palestinian economist and educator Walid Issa was hosted by Brandeis Hillel.
The fungus on campusNov. 5, 2018Boston has had an outstanding season for mushrooms. Music professor Eric Chasalow has been a mushroom hunter since first coming to Brandeis; follow him on a guided tour of the campus's fungi.
New academic chair honors founding deanNov. 5, 2018Brandeis IBS professor Ben Gomes-Casseres named inaugural holder of Peter A. Petri Chair in Business and Society
Preventing acts of terror, before Jihadists plan themNov. 1, 2018Yujiao "Sue" Su' 19 works alongside Jytte Klausen and a team of student researchers to study international terrorist networks and how individuals are radicalized.
- A Framework for Our FutureOct. 31, 2018
'We are together in this, fellow humans'Oct. 31, 2018The Brandeis community came together Tuesday in Usdan Student Center to mourn the victims of the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
A Framework for Our FutureOct. 29, 2018President Ron Liebowitz addressed the campus to speak about the future of the university, how it is guided by its illustrious past, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Waltham Group brings community together for annual ‘Halloween for the Hungry’ Oct. 29, 2018More than 120 community members joined forces to canvas Waltham's neighborhoods and collect canned food items for the Middlesex Human Service Agency.
Meet Yvette Cho ’19Oct. 29, 2018Senior. Volleyball player. Econ and HSSP major from San Diego. But that’s just the beginning. Over the next few months, Yvette will be chronicling the Brandeis experience in her own words here on BrandeisNow.
Letter of support for our transgender communityOct. 26, 2018Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz and other university leaders call for the campus community to come together to support a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all.
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
- Brandeis surpasses goal in cutting carbon emissionsOct. 17, 2018
The university reduced carbon emissions by nearly 13 percent of 2015 levels and plans more aggressive cuts by 2020.
Harvard scientist Stephen C. Harrison honored with 48th Rosenstiel Award for research on proteins and virusesOct. 15, 2018Harrison's work has shown how viruses invade cells, enriching our understanding of influenza, HIV, Ebola and dengue.
- Principles of Free Speech and Free ExpressionOct. 15, 2018
At its most recent meeting, the Brandeis Board of Trustees adopted six principles to guide freedom of expression on the Brandeis campus, developed with significant input from the community: read about them here.
Cornel West and Robert George to debate at BrandeisOct. 12, 2018Professor Maura Jane Farrelly previews an upcoming debate between a flaming liberal and hard-core conservative. The surprising part? They’re close friends.
- A message from President Liebowitz to the communityOct. 9, 2018
"Recent events in Washington have underscored deep divisions in our nation. As a university, we should not take a stand on partisan issues, but we can and will do everything possible to provide a supportive environment," President Ron Liebowitz writes.
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.
Klausen, Singh elected to Board of TrusteesOct. 5, 2018
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.
Open to all: Ribbon cut at Skyline Residence HallSept. 27, 2018Joined by Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy, the Brandeis University Board of Trustees, students, faculty and staff, President Ron Liebowitz expressed his pride in formally opening Skyline.
- Four elected to Brandeis University Board of TrusteesSept. 26, 2018
Fran Bermanzohn '78, Bram Shapiro, Cynthia Berenson and Jayne Beker were all elected to the board on Sept. 26.
Brandeis welcomes new faculty to campusSept. 24, 2018The 28 new faculty span 20 different academic departments across campus.
Focus turns to Professor Anita Hill as Kavanaugh accusations unfoldSept. 20, 2018Professor Anita Hill appeared in several news outlets last week, calling for a true investigative process into sexual assault charges leveled at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
One Brandeis comes together to Break the Fast on Yom KippurSept. 20, 2018Hundreds of students and staff celebrated the conclusion of Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, with one another at a special, on-campus feast.
- Anita Hill: How to get the Kavanaugh hearings rightSept. 18, 2018
In a New York Times Op-Ed, University Professor Anita Hill offers her perspective on the Senate Judiciary Committee's role in the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Have a bagel with Jonathan SarnaSept. 17, 2018Jonathan Sarna is an expert in American Jewish History. In a Q&A, the University Professor applies his expertise to the rise of bagels in American culture.
Hannah Brown ’19 takes reins as Student Union PresidentSept. 10, 2018Hannah Brown began her term as Student Union President at the start of the new academic year. Learn more about Brown and her plans for leading her undergraduate peers at Brandeis.
Teaming up to learn how Boston’s elderly perceive getting olderSept. 10, 2018Anthropology professor Sarah Lamb and her undergraduate research assistant, Gianna Petrillo, are studying notions about successful aging among Boston’s elderly community.
- Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program students meet Patriots owner Robert KraftSept. 6, 2018
MKTYP, an academic program that provides small classes and support systems for students with limited precollege opportunities, was established in 1968 and renamed in 2013 for Myra Kraft, Robert Kraft’s late wife and a 1964 Brandeis alumna and trustee.
- Important Update on Independent InvestigationSept. 4, 2018
President Liebowitz provides the community with information about the independent investigation into the Athletics Department.
- Off-campus incidentAug. 29, 2018
- The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences welcomes 65th classAug. 28, 2018
Here are the numbers behind the record-breaking Class of 2022Aug. 27, 2018They're here! Some numerical data on Brandeis University's largest incoming class to-date. The Class of 2022 arrived on campus for Move-in Day and New Undergraduate Student Orientation.
Freshman year flashback: Photos of Brandeis faculty and staffAug. 27, 2018As Brandeis celebrates move-in for the class of 2022, faculty and staff opened up their photo albums to share snapshots from their first year in college.
Phone and internet service disruption beginning Sunday, Aug. 26Aug. 24, 2018Work to repair an underground cable will affect service in several campus buildings.
Brandeis set to welcome record-breaking Class of 2022 for orientationAug. 22, 2018The Class of 2022 is the largest class in Brandeis University's history. The new first-year class and transfer students will arrive on campus on Aug. 26 for Move-in Day and the start of New Student Orientation.
New digs: First resident moves in at SkylineAug. 16, 2018Meet Sagie Tvizer. Not only is he a Community Advisor in Skyline, Brandeis' new residence hall, but he's also the very first student to move into the building.
Why Jewish giving to Israel is losing groundAug. 16, 2018In an op-ed, Hanna Shaul Bar Nissim, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Brandeis' Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies, discusses philanthropic support for the Israeli state.
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.
'She takes tremendous pride': Mayvorly Ramirez gets some deserved recognitionAug. 8, 2018Mayvorly Ramirez was thinking she would pick up an extra shift and work at Brandeis Commencement this past May, but instead she found herself on the podium wearing a cap and gown, and being celebrated.
- Startups powered by STEAMAug. 2, 2018
At HackMyPhD event, attendees get an introduction to the world of entrepreneurship
- Composers Conference moves to Brandeis for its 73rd season with free concerts on campusAug. 1, 2018
Brandeis names Jennie Salmon head fencing coachJuly 20, 2018Salmon, a nationally-renowned fencing coach and the co-founder of Mission Fencing Center on Long Island, succeeds longtime Judges coach Bill Shipman at the helm of the men's and women's teams.
- Senior Scientist Andrew Kolodny addressed National Governors Association ConferenceJuly 20, 2018
Senior Scientist and Opioid Policy Research Collaborative director Andrew Kolodny made remarks about fentanyl and the opioid epidemic at the National Governors Association Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- 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.
Susan Birren reflects on her time as dean of Arts and SciencesJuly 2, 2018The professor of biology talks about her tenure, Brandeis' future and her return to scientific research.
A justice system that creates orphansJune 26, 2018In an op-ed in The Boston Globe, executive director of Brandeis Hillel Rabbi Seth Winberg discusses the moral implications of the current immigration crisis.
Summer reads: Brandeis professors, librarians offer their picksJune 25, 2018BrandeisNow asked university faculty and librarians for some summer reading recommendations. Here is what they had to offer.
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