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Scientific origami: Folding DNA into desired structuresSept. 8, 2023BrandeisNOW spoke with Rupam Saha, a fourth year physics PhD candidate, to learn more about his summer in the lab.
An interview with Dean Jeffrey ShoulsonSept. 5, 2023Dean Jeffrey Shoulson shares his thoughts on his undergraduate experiences, the value of a liberal arts degree, and his plans for the future.
Celebrate Brandeis at 75: Oct 13 - 15Aug. 31, 2023Join the entire Brandeis community - alumni, friends, family, students, and staff - for an anniversary celebration 75 years in the making this October.
From South Street to Wall Street: Ephraim Zimmerman's journey in quantitative financeAug. 30, 2023Ephraim Zimmerman ’25 came to Brandeis with a vision: to learn the tools he would need for a future in quantitative finance and software engineering.
Photos: The Class of 2027 arrives at BrandeisAug. 28, 2023The Class of 2027 unpacked their belongings, greeted their new roommates, said goodbye to their families, and began their Brandeis journey on Sunday, August 27.
Fellowships introduce students to the World of WorkAug. 23, 2023This year, 45 students received stipends of up to $6,000 to participate in internships at a wide range of workplaces across the globe, from the Jewish Public Library Archives in Montreal, to the Massachusetts State House and the New England Aquarium.
Brandeis Launches New Online Giving PlatformAug. 17, 2023
Brandeis to honor journalist Judy WoodruffAug. 16, 2023Woodruff will receive the Abram L. Sachar Award during Brandeis' 75th anniversary celebration in October.
Hip-hop's historyAug. 10, 2023As hip-hop turns 50, professor Chad Williams will break down the evolution of one of the world's most influential art forms in a class this fall.
At the intersection of taste and smellJuly 27, 2023While some spend their summer at the beach or basking in the sun, students from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are hard at work on their research. BrandeisNOW spoke with Thomas Gray, a neuroscience PhD candidate, to learn more about his summer in the lab.
Public health through a global lensJuly 27, 2023Brandeis in Merida, a public health program hosted in the capital city of the Yucatan Peninsula, brought students to clinics, hospitals, and medical facilities located outside of the United States.
10 ways the Year of Climate Action at Brandeis made a differenceJuly 24, 2023After nearly two years of planning, 2022-2023 became Brandeis’ first-ever Year of Climate Action.
Check out the latest edition of Brandeis MagazineJuly 12, 2023Kick back and kick off the celebration with the summer issue of Brandeis Magazine. The stories are sure to ignite pride, nostalgia, laughs, and fond memories.
Summer reads: selections by Brandeis faculty and staffJune 27, 2023No matter your taste, you’ll find something worth your while in this diverse array of picks.
4 ways the Brandeis community can celebrate PrideJune 5, 2023Looking to celebrate Pride Month in a meaningful and festive way? Close to campus, in cities nearby, and virtually, there are options for everyone.
Letters to the president: A semester at the White HouseJune 2, 2023Zac Gondelman '26 spent his spring semester participating in the White House Internship program. His favorite part? Answering letters sent to President Joe Biden.
Photos: Graduate schools come together to celebrate CommencementMay 23, 2023Graduates from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies participated in the afternoon ceremony.
Photos: The Undergraduate Class of 2023 savors the momentMay 23, 2023With excitement and anticipation in the air, the Class of 2023 participated in their long awaited Commencement ceremony among friends, family, and mentors.
Capturing final moments together: The Class of 2023 celebrates commencement weekendMay 20, 2023Ahead of Commencement, soon-to-be graduates headed to Gosman Sports and Convocation Center on Friday, May 19 for ‘Commencement Capture,’ — a chance to celebrate and snap photos in the Commencement venue.
Brandeis launches national branding campaign ahead of 75th anniversaryMay 16, 2023Brandeis is launching a national campaign to call attention to all that has made it a unique institution since its inception.
Student by day, EMT by nightMay 15, 2023When he’s not working as an EMT for Armstrong Ambulance, Lorrin Stone'23 can be found working as the executive director and a field supervisor for the Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps.
A new journey on the Niobrara National Scenic RiverMay 15, 2023A desire to make a difference, a love for the outdoors and little help from her mentors helped Kate Danziger ’23 find her dream job.
81 undergraduates to be inducted into Phi Beta KappaMay 11, 2023Selection for the prestigious honor society is based on the quality of the candidates’ academic record and the breadth of their scholarly interests beyond their concentration.
10 selected for Giumette Academic Achievement AwardsMay 9, 2023- In address, President Liebowitz looks to the future of BrandeisMay 9, 2023
"As I stand here today, and reflect on where we are as a university about to celebrate its 75th anniversary, I am filled with a resounding sense of optimism for the future," Liebowitz said.
Mothers’ lives in ancient Greece were not easy – but celebrations of their love have survived across the centuriesMay 8, 2023Professor Joel Christensen '01, GSAS MA‘01, illustrates that despite the challenges endured by mothers in antiquity, women in ancient Greece were both symbols of mortality and a force to humanize heroes.
Jeffrey Spencer Shoulson selected as next dean of School of Arts and SciencesMay 8, 2023The scholar of English and Jewish literature and current senior vice provost at the University of Connecticut will join Brandeis in August.
Faculty celebrated with teaching and mentoring awardsMay 5, 2023Students, faculty and alumni annually offer nominations for the awards in the School of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Mazzi Ingram '25 is slowing down fast fashionMay 2, 2023Through her sustainable efforts both on and off campus, the environmental studies major is making an environmental impact.
Exploring CHamoru traditions: An intergenerational storyMay 1, 2023jessie neal, GSAS MA '23, has spent their graduate program dedicated to exploring CHamoru culture. Their greatest resource? Their grandmother.
Melody Mentors Program helps Waltham students discover their soundApril 28, 2023A collaboration between COMPACT, Africano Waltham, and Basement Records established the student mentorship program.
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.
Brandeis forms partnership with Robert K. Kraft Family and Foundation to Combat AntisemitismMarch 2, 2023The Robert Kraft Family-Brandeis Collaboration on Antisemitism is a comprehensive, multi-pronged collaboration to address hate against Jews and other communities.
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.
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