Category: Humanities and Social Sciences
Coronavirus has shut down most places of worship. Now what?April 1, 2020Sociology professor Wendy Cadge discusses the steps America's faith communities are taking to continue worshiping during the coronavirus pandemic.
Podcast: Who was the ancient warrior Queen Boudica?March 17, 2020
Wife, mother, queen, freedom fighter, rebel or religious hero? Assistant professor of classical studies Caitlin Gillespie separates fact from fiction.
Plagues follow bad leadership in ancient Greek talesMarch 12, 2020Classics professor Joel Christensen examines the function of plagues in the epics.
Ancient Maya kingdom unearthed in a backyard in MexicoMarch 11, 2020Brandeis University associate professor of anthropology Charles Golden and his colleagues have found the long-lost capital of an ancient Maya kingdom in the backyard of a Mexican cattle rancher.
What’s in the Purim basket?March 9, 2020University Professor Jonathan Sarna explains the significance of sending gift baskets during Purim.
Brandeis to livestream academic panel on coronavirus (COVID-19)March 6, 2020Five scholars with expertise in public health, international relations, anthropology and health policy will discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) in an academic panel hosted online.
Anita Hill named to TIME's 100 Women of the YearMarch 5, 2020In celebration of International Women's Day and the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the U.S., the 100 Women of the Year recognizes the most influential women of each year from 1920-2019.
Jose Antonio Vargas to deliver Deis Impact keynoteFeb. 28, 2020The journalist, filmmaker and activist will be the keynote speaker at this year's annual festival of social justice.
The African Diaspora and the Canterbury TalesFeb. 27, 2020In the new course, “Chaucer’s 'Global and Refugee Canterbury Tales,’" students examine voices and perspectives that have been long overlooked by the gatekeepers of literary scholarship.
Between bondage and freedom: Life in Civil War refugee campsFeb. 14, 2020Historian Abigail Cooper shows how a newly emancipated people forged a new path for themselves amidst death and despair.
Shifting the conversation on Caribbean historyFeb. 13, 2020While taking professor Faith Smith’s course Literature of the Caribbean in the spring of 2019, Dannie Brice ’20 had a moment of enlightenment.
Reimagining BlacknessFeb. 5, 2020Derrick Adams' art has been on TV shows and in major museums. Professor Isaiah Wooden says Adams transforms our view of African American identity.
Political science in the age of TrumpFeb. 3, 2020Respected or reviled, the U.S. president is inspiring more college students to take politics classes and prompting professors to rethink how they teach.
The geography of neighborhood opportunity: too many kids are left out Jan. 24, 2020A Heller School research team’s deep dive into census data revealed pervasive inequities in children’s access to opportunity. Black and Hispanic kids are the least likely to have access to conditions kids need to thrive.
Introducing the Winter 2019/2020 edition of Brandeis MagazineJan. 23, 2020This edition of Brandeis Magazine includes timely features, faculty and student news, Class Notes, notable alumni books, and much more.
Howard C. Stevenson named 2020 Gittler Prize recipientJan. 13, 2020Stevenson, a nationally recognized clinical psychologist and researcher of racial stress and trauma, will visit campus in November.
Jonathan Sarna in the Times of Israel: antisemitism is a symptom of America's cultural crisisJan. 2, 2020Taking a historical look at times of high antisemitic activity in the U.S., University Professor Jonathan Sarna writes: 'although anti-Semitism victimizes Jews, it actually reveals far less about them than it does about the culture that surrounds and stigmatizes them.'
Why isn't there more diversity in teaching? The teacher pipeline offers some insightDec. 19, 2019Brandeis professor Joshua Goodman found college educated people of color in Massachusetts are considering careers in public education at lower levels than their white peers.
Vets with brain injuries at higher risk of suicideDec. 17, 2019A new study shows that soldiers with traumatic brain injuries often endure unbearable emotional suffering when they return from Afghanistan and Iraq.
Christmas trees in Jewish homes: a brief historyDec. 16, 2019A look at the rise, fall and subsequent rise of Christmas trees in Jewish homes.
These Brandeis pollsters have new insights into the American electorateDec. 12, 2019A nationwide poll conducted by Brandeis politics students makes a number of surprising findings of American electorate
Marshall Scholarship awarded to Troia Reyes-Stone '17 Dec. 9, 2019Reyes-Stone is the fifth Brandeisian to win the prestigious scholarship.
Gabriel Fontes '19 has built lasting connections in CubaNov. 14, 2019Fontes spent his summer working with teens in Cuba as part of a collective that promotes Afro-Cuban history.
Gamin, the Korean master musician, curates this fall's MusicUnitesUS Nov. 11, 2019The weeklong residency will remember and honor the “comfort women” who were forced into sexual slavery between 1932 and 1945 in occupied East Asia.
John Paul Lederach honored with Gittler PrizeNov. 1, 2019The peacebuilder, conflict mediator and scholar visited campus for a three-day residency Oct. 29-31.
Brandeis students Engage in public health around the worldNov. 1, 2019Brandeis students are learning about and supporting international public health efforts through PIH Engage, a student-run group connected to Boston's Partners In Health.
Developing a new model for mentoring in academic medicineOct. 24, 2019The National Initiative on Gender, Culture and Leadership in Medicine (C-Change) has been awarded a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study a mentoring program for mid-career medical school and teaching hospital faculty.
Heller School Dean David Weil testifies before congress on 'future of work' Oct. 24, 2019Weil testified in a joint subcommittee hearing Oct. 23 on what he calls "the fissured workplace."
Could elderly care use more spirituality?Oct. 21, 2019A Brandeis study found that workshops for clinicians significantly improved their comfort and ability when it comes to identifying and helping to address spiritual needs in patients.
Morton L. Mandel, P’73, H’89, philanthropist who gave to causes worldwide, dies at 98Oct. 17, 2019Mandel said his goal was to "light as many candles as possible" to help the less fortunate.
What are intersectionality, privilege and positionality?Oct. 8, 2019Vice president for diversity Mark Brimhall-Vargas explains these controversial topics in under 5 minutes in our latest podcast.
Discovered: The first literary American Jewish novelOct. 3, 2019Historian Jonathan Sarna tracked down the long-forgotten book that inaugurates the American Jewish literary canon. Read an excerpt describing Yom Kippur in Germany.
Listen: Podcast with author Zadie Smith and professor John Plotz Sept. 27, 2019Author Zadie Smith, who visited campus for this year's New Student Book Forum, was a guest on Plotz' podcast, "Recall this Book."
Introducing the Fall 2019 edition of Brandeis MagazineSept. 18, 2019Contents include features on university research, news about campus developments, updates from your fellow Brandeisians and more.
- Medical residents report widespread sexual harassment Sept. 17, 2019
A new study by physician Linda Pololi finds that female doctors in training still face significant obstacles to success in academic medicine.
The coming proxy wars between Turkey and Saudi ArabiaSept. 6, 2019The two countries are battling for influence and strategic power in the Middle East through surrogate governments and opposition groups in other countries.
These Jewish schools are getting it rightSept. 3, 2019Researchers went in search of models of excellence in Jewish education. Here's what they found.
How to make Jewish education betterSept. 3, 2019Top scholars in the field of Jewish education offer research-based methods and techniques to improve instruction at Hebrew and Jewish day schools.
Rebecca Cokley named 2020 Richman FellowAug. 28, 2019Cokley, a disabilities rights activist who has sought deeper connections across communities pursuing civil rights, will visit campus in the spring of 2020.
Collaboration and engagement abound at Summer Social Sciences LabAug. 7, 2019
'Once Upon a Time'…Professor Tom Doherty talked about Quentin TarantinoAug. 5, 2019"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," is already being mentioned as an Oscar candidate and a commercial smash. American Studies professor Thomas Doherty talks about Tarantino's unique career.
Listen: Professor Chad Williams discusses Chicago's 'Red Summer' of 1919 on NPRAug. 1, 2019Upon returning from World War I, African-American veterans encountered a wave of hatred and violence. Professor Chad Williams discusses the "Red Summer" of 1919 in this interview with WNYC's "The Takeaway."
Learning to navigate the American healthcare system…In 10 weeksJuly 17, 2019“Health, Law, and Justice” is part of the Justice Brandeis Semester, an annual, 10-week intensive academic program during June, July and August that combines classes, site visits experiential learning for course credit.
What's the future of American Judaism?July 1, 2019In the second edition of his prize-winning book, “American Judaism,” historian Jonathan Sarna looks at changing views of Israel, the decline of Conservatism, and where American Jewry might be headed.
New frontier: Gateway Scholars arrive at BrandeisJuly 1, 2019The Gateway Scholars Program is an intensive, seven-week English language program for high-performing and talented international students that combines critical reading, analytical writing, and academic oral communication.
Sue Berger Ramin named Director of Brandeis University PressJune 3, 2019Sue Berger Ramin, an experienced publishing professional, will join the Brandeis University Press (BUP) as Director, a newly-created position, on July 1.
How the ancient Romans spiced up their lives — pepper!May 13, 2019Whether it was for getting animals to mate or treating menstrual bleeding, the Romans found many unusual — and sometimes downright nasty — uses for the spice.
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.
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.
Anthropology professor Sarah Lamb named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie FellowApril 23, 2019Professor of Anthropology Sarah Lamb, a cultural anthropologist who focuses on aging and gender, has been named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Lamb is the first Brandeis faculty member to receive a so-called “Brainy Award” from the program.
Shai Feldman, director of the Crown Center for Middle East Studies and Brandeis professor of Politics, named president of Sapir CollegeApril 12, 2019
John Paul Lederach named winner of 2019 Gittler PrizeApril 10, 2019The renowned scholar, theorist and practitioner of peacebuilding and conflict transformation will visit campus in October.
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