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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, 2018MKTYP, 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, 2018At 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, 2018Senior 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.
Five concepts that help explain the U.S. immigration policy crisisJune 21, 2018Professors Susan Eaton and Jessica Santos, PhD’15, of the Heller School for Social Policy and Management offer five ways to think critically and better understand U.S. immigration policy in context.
For Barry Shrage, the times they are a-changin'June 21, 2018In a podcast, newly-appointed Professor of the Practice Barry Shrage discusses his 30-plus years at Combined Jewish Philanthropies and his new beginning at Brandeis.
Juneteenth: free at lastJune 18, 2018Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, has Texas roots, as it's the state where news of emancipation came the latest. Read professor Carina Ray’s reflection and watch Dean of Students Jamele Adams’ read a portion of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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.
- New York Review of Books recognizes published work by Brandeis University PressJune 12, 2018
“Gershom Scholem: From Berlin to Jerusalem” by Noam Zadoff and translated by Jeffrey Green, was published by Brandeis University Press this year.
World Cup fever: remembering Colombia at Brandeis in 1994June 11, 2018The Colombian national soccer team used Brandeis' Gordon Field as a training base in the run-up to the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In prepping for this June's World Cup, former Judges soccer coach Mike Coven recalls the summer of 1994.
Sloth: a Deadly Sin for our age?June 6, 2018Sloth began as the problem of distraction, not the problem of laziness, which may make it the deadly sin of our age, says John Plotz, Professor of Victorian literature. In this Canadian Broadcasting Corp. interview, he discusses how we continue to struggle to “find focus and purpose, despite the fact that we are being deluged.”
A hedge fund fully managed by artificial intelligence, with Brandeis rootsJune 4, 2018A.I. Capital Management, a Brandeis University startup seeking to build one of the world’s first hedge funds fully managed by artificial intelligence, has been invited to participate in the 2018 MassChallenge Boston accelerator program.
Who was Vittoria Colonna? Just one of Italy’s great poets.June 1, 2018The New York Times praised English professor Ramie Targoff's latest book, “Renaissance Woman: The Life of Vittoria Colonna,” for shining a spotlight on a pioneer of women's writing.
Rutgers Professor Dorothy L. Hodgson named Dean of Arts and SciencesMay 29, 2018Hodgson, an internationally renowned anthropologist, joins Brandeis after serving as the senior associate dean for academic affairs at Rutgers University’s School of Graduate Studies.
Here's how Brandeis students are innovating thanks to the 2018 SPROUT GrantsMay 29, 2018The annual awards, which total over $90,000 in grants, support early-stage bench research with strong commercial or social potential for projects centered on public health and the environment.
Irie Gourde earns two All-America honors at NCAA Outdoor ChampionshipsMay 28, 2018Gourde is Brandeis's first male outdoor All-American since 2014. His third-place finish is the best by a Brandeis male outdoor runner since 1999.
'The Shakespeare of our American age': Sylvia Barack Fishman on Philip RothMay 23, 2018Joseph and Esther Foster Professor in Judaic Studies Sylvia Barack Fishman offers her thoughts on Philip Roth, the iconic Jewish American author who died Tuesday at 85. Roth received an honorary degree from Brandeis in 1991.
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
Wil Jones '18: for the students who struggledMay 15, 2018
The top 20 mortarboards at Brandeis University's 2018 CommencementMay 15, 2018Members of the graduating Class of 2018 added some glitz and glam to their cap and gown getup for this year's Commencement.
Best Mother’s Day celebration ever: Commencement 2018May 13, 2018Moms of graduating students from the Class of 2018 reflect on seeing their children receive their diploma on Mother's Day.
Reunited: graduate from Ethiopia relishes her mom’s presence at commencementMay 13, 2018One Brandeis mom flew from Ethiopia to see her daughter receive her diploma. The two were reunited for just the third time in four years, making for a special Mother's Day.
Commencement 2018: 'Nothing is more important than seeking the truth'May 13, 2018In a rousing keynote address, Freeman Hrabowski III, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, urged graduates to develop a sense of self, to ask questions, to never stop learning, and to never stop seeking the truth.
Introducing this year’s Commencement announcerMay 11, 2018Ray, an associate professor of African and Afro-American Studies, will serve as the master of ceremonies for Brandeis' 67th Commencement Exercises.
Is capitalism a threat to democracy?May 9, 2018Kuttner, whose new book was recently reviewed by the New Yorker, will discussed his research at the Boston Public Library with Provost Lisa Lynch and Boston Public Library President David Leonard.
R Matthews ’19 has a glide in his strideMay 8, 2018Meet R Remi Matthews ’19, the Brandeis junior with a cool name and an infectious smile. Matthews is a computer science and African and Afro-American studies double major.
Excitement builds for 67th CommencementMay 8, 2018Brandeis University holds its 67th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 13. The official Commencement webpage has all the information you need.
Students honored for academic achievement, service to communityApril 27, 2018The Office of Student Life recognized students for their character, service to the community and academic accolades at the annual Prizes & Awards Ceremony on April 27.
- 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, 2018
The 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.
Faculty recognized for mentoring and classroom excellenceApril 22, 2018Professors Kristen Mascall, Aparna Baskaran and Anita Hannig were recognized for their work in the classroom with the university’s 2017-18 teaching awards.
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.
Waltham Partnership for Youth presents Brandeis with Good Neighbor AwardApril 16, 2018Brandeis University earns local honor for its community service and outreach to Waltham schools and nonprofits.
Brandeis' Eileen McNamara featured with Maria Shriver on "Today"April 13, 2018Professor of the Practice of Journalism Eileen McNamara was interviewed about her new book on Eunice Kennedy Shriver's amazing life and advocacy.
- Brandeis Library builds non-English recreational reading collectionApril 10, 2018
- Brandeis launches independent investigationApril 6, 2018
An important announcement from Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz.
Mass Innovation Nights at Brandeis: A springboard for entrepreneursApril 3, 2018
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.'s visits to BrandeisApril 3, 2018In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, BrandeisNOW takes a trip through history and spotlights the iconic figure's multiple visits to campus.
- Kathryn Graddy Receives Honorary Doctorate in CopenhagenMarch 27, 2018
Kathryn Graddy, Fred and Rita Richman Distinguished Professor of Economics and Senior Associate Dean of the Brandeis International Business School (IBS), was awarded an honorary doctorate at the Copenhagen Business School’s 101st Annual Celebration on March 16, 2018.
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.
How to regulate FacebookMarch 26, 2018Column by Heller School for Social Policy and Management visiting professor Robert Kuttner in the Huffington Post.
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.
Why do you love to mentor? Brandeis faculty explainMarch 23, 2018Three Brandeis faculty members discuss why they love to mentor students.
Barry Shrage, renowned leader in Jewish community life, to join BrandeisMarch 21, 2018Shrage will lead a new initiative at the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program.
Congress didn’t always fight over the debt ceilingMarch 19, 2018Today, the debt ceiling stands at $20 trillion with another $10 trillion in debt limit hikes expected over the next decade.
Brandeis in the media: Notable coverage from February 2018March 2, 2018Take a look at some of the recent media coverage of Brandeis University and insight from university faculty members.
A record-breaking season for Jordin Carter '18Feb. 27, 2018Imagine taking a tire off your car and throwing it more than 47 feet. That's what it took for Carter to reach the New England Division III Championships on Jan. 21
Remembering Pauli Murray at BrandeisFeb. 26, 2018Murray, an unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement, introduced some of the first African American studies, women's and gender studies and legal studies courses at Brandeis.
Waltham celebrates being named the state's number-one city to live inFeb. 16, 2018Waltham pride was on full display at Brandeis on Feb. 15, as members of city agencies joined with Brandeis and Bentley community members to celebrate the city's selection as Massachusetts' best city to live in by Money magazine.
Brandeis gave Danielle Gaskin ’18 a bird’s-eye view on global healthFeb. 13, 2018Leader, singer, public health activist. Brandeis took Danielle Gaskin ’18 beyond borders to discover more about preventative care in medicine.
Department of Justice awards $731,000 to Brandeis University and Colorado State University researchers to create a tool to predict terrorist radicalizationFeb. 6, 2018Tool relies on algorithm and radicalization indicators, based on thousands of terrorism cases, to predict when individuals are headed for violent extremism.
Photos: After the Blizzard of '78 at BrandeisFeb. 6, 2018This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Blizzard of '78. This photo gallery takes you back to the Brandeis campus after the storm.
New faculty member: Assistant Professor of Classical Islam Suleyman DostFeb. 5, 2018As part of our series profiling new professors, Suleyman Dost of the Department of Near East and Judaic Studies talked with BrandeisNOW about his field and research. Dost joined the Brandeis faculty in the fall of 2017.
Listen to Michael Rosbash's appearance on NPR's 'Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!'Feb. 2, 2018The Nobel Prize laureate and Brandeis professor was a guest on the popular game show on Saturday, Feb. 3.
What one Dreamer wanted to hear from President TrumpJan. 30, 2018Elias Rosenfeld '20 is a DACA recipient and activist, having lost his legal status after the death of his mother, who came to the U.S. legally. Here, he wrote what he was hoping to hear from the President in his State of the Union address.
Allyson Livingstone joins the Office of Diversity, Equity and InclusionJan. 24, 2018Livingstone, who has an extensive background in social work and social justice consulting in education, is the new director of diversity, equity and inclusion education, training and development.
- 14 ways Brandeis became more sustainable in 2017Jan. 23, 2018
With drive, purpose and creativity, the Brandeis community found ways – both big and small – to help the campus become greener and more sustainable in 2017.
Best place to live in Massachusetts? It's Waltham.Jan. 23, 2018MONEY magazine named Brandeis University's hometown of Waltham the best city to live in Massachusetts thanks in part to its close proximity to Boston, eclectic restaurants and businesses and its diverse community.
- New solar panels on library double solar power generated on campusJan. 17, 2018
Notable media coverage featuring BrandeisJan. 17, 2018A selection of media clippings from December 2017 that appeared in nationwide print, television and radio news outlets and featured Brandeis University.
Brandeis University receives $8.4 million bequest gift for social justice initiativesJan. 16, 2018Though he only visited the Brandeis campus once, Seymour "Sy" Bluestone, a former rehabilitation doctor, felt affinity for the university’s values.
- Brandeis University Press book named finalist for 2017 National Jewish Book AwardJan. 16, 2018
“Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court from Brandeis to Kagan: Their lives and legacies,” written by David Dalin PhD’77, has been named a finalist for the 2017 National Jewish Book Award in the biography, autobiography and memoir category.
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