Category: Humanities and Social Sciences
Who’s giving Americans spiritual care? As congregational attendance shrinks, it’s often chaplainsDec. 2, 2022Today’s chaplains are diverse and serve people from all backgrounds, including those with no affiliation, graduate school dean Wendy Cadge says.
What’s next for Donald Trump and the GOP?Dec. 1, 2022Professor Zachary Albert, an expert on political campaigns, partisan polarization, and public policy-making, analyzes the midterms and looks ahead.
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.
What Greek myth tells us about modern witchcraftNov. 18, 2022Classics professor Joel Christensen explains how witches have functioned as easy targets for cultural anxieties about gender, power and mortality for centuries.
The age of invention: patents show differences between younger and older inventorsNov. 9, 2022New research examined over 3 million U.S. patents filed from 1976 to 2000 to identify certain attributes and analyzed them based on the age of the filers.
Professor Sabine von Mering honored with Volkmar and Margret Sander PrizeNov. 9, 2022
The unsung heroes of American JudaismNov. 4, 2022The work of Jewish chaplains often goes under-appreciated and overlooked, according to new research.
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.
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.
What is a laureate? A classics professor explains the word’s roots in ancient GreekOct. 7, 2022Professor Joel Christensen explains how laurel leaves have been a symbolically important plant for thousands of years.
Eric Chasalow awarded Koussevitzky commission for new compositionSept. 27, 2022- Mellon Foundation grant will support rethinking of humanities centersSept. 23, 2022
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.
NY Times: Prof. Charles Golden is unearthing a Maya civilizationSept. 15, 2022This summer, Golden and a team of archaeologists headed to the border of Mexico and Guatemala to excavate ruins of the Sak Tz’i’ kingdom.
Brandeis names Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Martin Baron 2023 Richman FellowSept. 8, 2022The renowned journalist who served as top editor of the Washington Post and Boston Globe will visit campus in the spring.
Brandeis receives $16.5 million to endow five professorshipsSept. 7, 2022An unprecedented burst of community support will establish new endowed professorships across five disciplines.
Saving the world's synagogues from destructionSept. 2, 2022Michael Mail, MA'83, wants to preserve Judaism's most important historic sites. His organization, the Foundation for Jewish Heritage, is in a race against time.
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.
Celebrating the sciences: SciFest 2022Aug. 15, 2022Students with majors across the scientific spectrum came together to present their summer research findings.
Finding a solution for children in crisisAug. 11, 2022Inspired by his executive MBA program at the Heller School, Ilan Schwartz, EMBA’21, established a one-of-a-kind crisis stabilization program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, where he is chief of pediatric emergency medicine.
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.
Have we been teaching kids about Israel all wrong?July 29, 2022Social scientist Sivan Zakai outlines her vision for a new approach to educating children about Israel.
Fabric of changeJuly 21, 2022Ambreen Khan, MA SID’19, fosters economic empowerment for artisan women from Pakistan to Texas in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
The monsters of the BibleJuly 19, 2022Professor Madadh Richey explains how these characters can teach important lessons about ancient authors, texts and cultures.
The nicest guy in comedyJuly 8, 2022Breaking through the stereotype of the brooding comedian, Josh Gondelman '07 is finding success on his own, friendlier terms.
'Assisted suicide' deserves a different name. Here's why.July 6, 2022A medically assisted death warrants a linguistic and conceptual category of its own, says associate professor Anita Hannig.
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.
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.
Harriet Tubman - Civil War spy?June 14, 2022Kate Clifford Larson of the Women's Studies Research Center delves into an unheralded part of Tubman's life: her activities as a soldier and Civil War spy.
The Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers and jihadist extremists: What they have in common and what they don’tJune 13, 2022Leaders of the Proud Boys were indicted on charges of conspiracy and sedition for their alleged role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Professor Jytte Klausen, an expert on domestic and international terrorism, offers her insight.
- Assistant professor Derron Wallace wins two prestigious fellowshipsJune 6, 2022
What ancient Greece teaches us about memorializing the deadJune 6, 2022Tallying the dead is one thing. Giving them names would take an ‘inexhaustible voice,’ as the ancient Greeks knew, professor Joel Christensen explains.
Studying terrorists and preparing for a career in international diplomacyMay 17, 2022For the past three years, Joseph Coles '22 developed profiles and maintained databases on individuals connected to terrorist activity in professor Jytte Klausen's Western Jihadism Project Lab.
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.
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.
Professor Wangui Muigai named 2022 Andrew Carnegie FellowApril 26, 2022A historian of medicine and science whose research focuses on race, health, and reproduction, Mugai is among 28 scholars, journalists and authors selected as a fellow this year.
Embracing stillness in the Himalayan MountainsApril 21, 2022During her study abroad in Bhutan, Liddy Grossman ’23 was one of the first Americans to enter the country after the pandemic.
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.
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.
Partnering in a pandemic: students and faculty researched the impacts on nursesMarch 30, 2022Two undergraduates collaborated with sociology professors on research into the toll the pandemic took on caregivers in Massachusetts General Hospital’s COVID-19 intensive care units.
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.
- Filling the "skills gap:" Brandeis' online professional courses connect PhD students with career optionsMarch 17, 2022
Truman Scholarship finalist Mesoud Awol '23 is making Las Vegas proudMarch 12, 2022Mesoud Awol '23, dedicated to bringing economic change to his hometown, was selected as a finalist because of his passion for public service.
The Ancient Greeks also lived through a plague, and they too blamed their leaders for their sufferingMarch 7, 2022Professor Joel Christensen illustrates that while time progresses, societies have the same response to times of distress.
Inspired to act: course focuses on activists including Pauli MurrayFeb. 28, 2022Sociology professor Karen V. Hansen introduces students to the lives of those who have pushed society to change, including late Brandeis professor Pauli Murray.
Read and listen to University Professor Anita HillFeb. 28, 2022University Professor Anita Hill writes about what it means for a Black woman be nominated for the Supreme Court, and separately, launches a new podcast: "Getting Even."
In residence: Writer Grace Talusan and poet Chen ChenFeb. 28, 2022The Fannie Hurst Writer-in-Residence and the Jacob Ziskind Poet-in-Residence are able to divide their time between teaching courses and working on their personal writing projects. As a result, their art is thriving.
Creating inclusive elementary school classrooms Feb. 22, 2022Faculty and staff across Brandeis are joining forces to expand access to inclusive children’s literature, motivating the next generation of teachers to create a thoughtful learning environment for their future students.
Check out the latest edition of Brandeis MagazineFeb. 17, 2022Brandeis Magazine features former Facebook engineer Sahar Massachi ’11, GSAS MA’12, who's working to build a kinder, gentler internet, and much more.
Showcasing Black artists at The Rose Art MuseumFeb. 14, 2022The museum's curatorial team is dedicated to amplifying diverse and marginalized voices as a form of radical storytelling.
What the mythical Cupid can teach us about the meaning of love and desireFeb. 11, 2022Professor Joel Christensen shares the history of Cupid.
Brandeis student heads to Jeopardy! semifinalsFeb. 2, 2022After his first win in the Jeopardy! National College Championships, Joey Kornman '23 will be competing in the upcoming semifinals.
Carol Anderson named winner of 2022 Gittler PrizeFeb. 1, 2022Anderson is a leading scholar of African American studies and award-winning author.
Alex Bazarsky '23 is making archaeological discoveries Jan. 28, 2022Working alongside professor Charles Golden, she is unraveling the past of ancient Mayan civilization.
Goliath, Job and other monsters of the Hebrew bibleJan. 14, 2022Professor Madadh Richey studies the supernatural creatures that prowl, haunt and menace the Hebrew Bible.
How did the Queen of Sheba come to be seen as Black?Jan. 7, 2022Professor Jillian Stinchcomb traces the depiction of the Queen from the Bible through the Qur’an to the medieval origin story of the Ethiopian royal family.
Cascading Lives: Voices from the pandemicDec. 9, 2021Brandeis sociologist Karen V. Hansen delves into the life histories of dozens of people working in the hospitality industry and examines how moments like a pandemic create a constellation of crises in people’s lives.
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