Category: Student Life
Cameron Samuels '26 testifies before the U.S. Senate Judiciary CommitteeSept. 14, 2023Samuels addressed book bans affecting students across the country.
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.
Watch: Welcoming the Class of 2027Sept. 5, 2023The Class of 2027 arrived on campus with help from community advisors, orientation leaders, staff, friends, and family.
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.
The Class of 2027 by the numbersAug. 28, 2023As the newest members of the Brandeis community get to know each other, get to know about them with these facts and figures.
A support group like no otherAug. 28, 2023For decades, the student-run Waltham Group has overseen community-service programs that assist others in myriad ways — and enrich volunteers’ lives.
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.
The urgency of Alzheimer’s researchAug. 18, 2023BrandeisNOW spoke with Elizabeth Mahon, a psychology PhD candidate, to learn more about her summer in the lab.
When Ridgewood was a cottageAug. 18, 2023A pioneer alumna recalls life on Brandeis’ brand new campus.
Wrapping up a summer of science: SciFest 2023Aug. 15, 2023
After countless hours dedicated to summer research, undergraduate students with disciplines across the sciences come together to share their findings.
Disability research for a new generationAug. 8, 2023The Lurie Undergraduate Fellowship offers opportunity to learn policy and create community.
- Disability research for a new generationAug. 7, 2023
The Lurie Undergraduate Fellowship offers opportunity to learn policy and create community.
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.
Daniel Block ’25 is cultivating sustainable agriculture and soil healthJuly 7, 2023With funding from a Projects for Peace grant, Block is working toward making farming in rural Illinois more sustainable.
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.
‘Embrace the power of collaboration and diversity’: Brandeis celebrates the Class of 2023May 23, 2023Campus was bursting with spring color and jubilant celebration as Brandeis held its 72nd Commencement exercises for more than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students May 21.
Faces in the crowd: The Class of 2023's most adoring fansMay 23, 2023Dividing Commencement into two ceremonies meant more room for friends and family to join the celebration. The guests of the Class of 2023 went all out to show their support.
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, 2023
With 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.
Nathalie Vieux-Gresham '23 is ready to inspireMay 15, 2023The neuroscience major will be Commencement's undergraduate student speaker.
Brandeis welcomes new class of Stroum Family ScholarsMay 15, 2023
Watch: The Class of 2023 reflectsMay 15, 2023Students from the class of 2023 take a look back on their experiences at Brandeis. From being challenged academically, to making connections, and thanking those that supported them along the way.
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.
Uncovering the art and soul of the Brandeis Pottery ClubMay 11, 2023Located in the Goldman-Schwartz Fine Arts Studio, the Brandeis Pottery Club is a creative hub for students from all disciplines to gather and create art together.
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.
Brandeis Astronomy Club: Exploring the starsMay 5, 2023Ever wonder what's out there past the Earth's stratosphere? Join The Brandeis Astronomy Club on their cosmic journey.
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.
Brandeis students awarded prestigious fellowships, scholarshipsApril 27, 2023Undergraduates, recent alumni, and graduate students have been awarded some of the most prestigious academic scholarships and fellowships this spring.
Providing support for medical services in Honduras – and building empathyApril 24, 2023Members of the Brandeis Medical Brigade headed to the Central American country in February to support to doctors and other medical service workers.
Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts takes on climate actionApril 18, 2023The festival will run April 21 to 30 on the Brandeis campus
5 ways Commencement at Brandeis will be different this yearApril 18, 2023Changes are coming to Brandeis’ Commencement Exercises and graduation celebrations.
Vaccine pioneer Drew Weissman and historian Annette Gordon-Reed to speak at Brandeis’ 72nd Commencement ExercisesApril 4, 2023Physician-researcher Drew Weissman ’81, GSAS MA’81, P’15, and renowned historian Annette Gordon-Reed will deliver the keynote addresses and receive honorary degrees at Brandeis University’s 72nd Commencement Exercises on May 21.
Brandeis fencing turns in historic performance at NCAAsApril 3, 2023The Brandeis University fencing team turned in an historic performance at the 2023 NCAA National Collegiate Fencing Championships last weekend at Duke University.
Bill McKibben: A united effort needed to tackle climate crisisMarch 31, 2023The environmental activist and author visited Brandeis as part of a daylong conference in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Center for German and European Studies
Six tips for a pre-law track at BrandeisMarch 24, 2023We asked Brandeis’ pre-law advisor and a pre-law student who will head to law school in the fall for their advice.
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.
Discovering the lost Maya city of Sak Tz'i'March 13, 2023Professor Charles Golden and Alexandra Bazarsky '23 explain the secrets this lost city holds and the implications it has for our understanding of the ancient Maya population.
Hannah Nekritz ’23 competes in ‘Jeopardy!’ high school reunion tournamentFeb. 27, 2023Nekritz’s appearance aired March 2. The reunion tournament features a grand prize of $100,000 and a spot in the “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.”
'Living two different lives:' A student from Ukraine reflects on a year of warFeb. 22, 2023Sofiia Tarasiuk was on the verge of finishing her undergraduate degree when the fighting started. Today, she is an MBA candidate at Brandeis International Business School, thanks to a new scholarship program established last year for business school students from countries beset by conflict.
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.
Behind the duel: Brandeis fencing teamFeb. 10, 2023Follow Quin Smith '25 as he competes in a college meet, learn about the strategic elements of the sport and what it's like being a member of the Brandeis team in this video.
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.
Super Bowl bound: WBRS crew will head to Arizona for media weekJan. 30, 2023The station has assembled a team of five student journalists to go to Arizona ahead of the Super Bowl LVII from Feb. 6-10.
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.
Thinking about the pre-health or pre-med track at Brandeis? Here are 7 tips from students.Jan. 5, 2023There's more than one way to pursue a career in health care at Brandeis. Here, students already on their way offer their insights.
Watch: A holiday performance by Rather Be GiraffesDec. 19, 2022Celebrate 2022 with a performance of "It Would Be You" by the Brandeis a cappella group.
Juliette Carreiro '23 named first-team academic All-AmericaDec. 8, 2022The women's soccer forward earned the honor for the second year in a row.
Watch: Through the river: Brandeis RowingDec. 5, 2022Before most of their classmates have gotten out of bed, the Brandeis rowing team is working up a sweat as they glide through the water on the Charles River.
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.
From Kabuki theaters and Shinto shrines, Mitsu Salmon brings butoh to BrandeisNov. 16, 2022Assistant professor of theater arts Mitsu Salmon has a special connection to the the unique Japanese dance-theater called butoh.
"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."
Hard work pays off for Morgan Clark '23Nov. 10, 2022If not for her battling attitude, Brandeis women's soccer captain might have been somewhere studying dance right now.
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.
Watch: Family Weekend at BrandeisNov. 7, 2022Brandeis welcomed over 1,000 family members of undergraduate students for Family Weekend Oct. 28 to 30.
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.
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.
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