Category: Student Life
Addressing food insecurity and mental health in the local immigrant communityMarch 1, 2021Heller students work with local nonprofit to support hard-hit Ugandan immigrant community in Waltham.
Great expectationsMarch 1, 2021Music-industry luminary Jon Landau, political activist Angela Davis and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Thomas Friedman are among the leading Brandeisians whose senior thesis holds hints of future renown.
A journey through Black spaceFeb. 28, 2021The Black Space Portal, created by students and university archivists, centers the historical experience of people belonging to marginalized groups.
The 'sacred BASO after hours'Feb. 23, 2021With meetings now on Zoom, members of the Brandeis African Students Organization (BASO) find themselves talking late into the night. It's become a special time to talk about what's on everyone's mind.
When he and she don't fitFeb. 19, 2021Quinn Weiner ’21 uses they/them pronouns. This is just one of the ways they're challenging society's ideas about gender.
Leading from the front: Kendal Chapman ’22 supports students amid pandemicFeb. 12, 2021Kendal Chapman '22 advocates for her fellow students as Student Union President.
Students play key role in Brandeis’ COVID testingFeb. 8, 2021Ido Dinnar is one of 12 students who work as site managers at Brandeis University’s COVID-19 campus testing centers
Sonali Anderson '22 seeks to overcome hurdles, on and off the trackFeb. 8, 2021A member of the women's track team, Anderson has made it part of her mission to improve equity for people of color across campus.
These Brandeis alumni are using social media to make an impactJan. 29, 2021The 2021 BOLD 9 list recognizes up-and-coming alumni who are using social media to spark creativity, conversation and change in their fields and beyond.
It’s a moment of racial reckoning. Is it also a moment of real change?Jan. 29, 2021Reflecting on their personal encounters with injustice, Brandeisians express outrage, fear and hope for a better future.
Students offer tips for another COVID semesterJan. 25, 2021How can you thrive in a world that requires remote learning and social distancing? Undergraduates share their advice.
'A very fragile time' in AmericaJan. 19, 2021In a virtual event last week hosted by Brandeis, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy looked ahead to how the Biden administration could bridge a divided America.
When Martin Luther King Jr. visited BrandeisJan. 11, 2021Martin Luther King Jr. visited Brandeis twice. Listen to his speech "Justice Without Violence," delivered in 1957.
Shedding light on how COVID-19 spreadsJan. 11, 2021Undergraduate computer scientists at Brandeis are using machine learning and 3D modeling to add to our understanding of the virus.
Watch: Winter at BrandeisDec. 22, 2020Check out the snowy winter scene on campus in this video.
A semester like no otherDec. 21, 2020Three students — Sonali Anderson ’22, Uajda Musaku ’21 and Frank Shi ’23 — look back over the last few months and talk about how this very difficult time changed them.
Staying one step ahead of cyberattacksDec. 16, 2020Data breaches cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars each year. Professor Anna Scherbina says future executives must understand the threat.
Examining racial inequality in public schools during a pandemicDec. 7, 2020Professor Derron Wallace and a team of Brandeis students analyzed responses from more than 17,000 families in Boston Public Schools.
Learning 12 time zones away from campusDec. 3, 2020Caught in the midst of a global catastrophe, Brandeis students powered through. Here, some share their experiences learning remotely.
Cara Streit named director of student accessibility supportNov. 30, 2020Streit brings more than a decade worth of experience in higher education, disability justice and opportunity equity to her new role at Brandeis.
Brandeis community recognizes Transgender Day of RemembranceNov. 20, 2020Brandeis students, faculty and staff created lanterns and other artistic works to honor and recognize the transgender community.
COVID-19 won't stop the 'Mad Scientists' Club'Nov. 19, 2020Joseph Gelfinbein '21 co-leads the club for Waltham youth, which has made some adjustments to persevere through the pandemic.
Doing their part to repair the worldNov. 16, 2020These members of the Brandeis International Business School community stepped up with PPE Donations.
Watch: Brandeis behind the maskNov. 13, 2020Brandeis faculty, staff and students explain how they are working together every day to meet the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brandeis theater's 'Laramie Project' was a daring step into the unknownNov. 12, 2020Members of the cast were provided boxes of materials including lighting, headphones, costumes, props and a black curtain to transform their bedrooms and residence halls into mini-theaters.
Read the Fall/Winter edition of Brandeis MagazineNov. 6, 2020The latest edition of Brandeis Magazine features a deep dive into campus life during the pandemic, insights into the fight against racism, and news and updates about the university.
A student's perspective on volunteering at the polls on election dayNov. 4, 2020Alison Hagani ’22 volunteered as a poll worker at Ward 7 in Waltham, Massachusetts
'Virtual' college was a reality for Brandeis’ first studentsOct. 16, 2020Members of Brandeis’ inaugural class arrived in the fall of 1948 at a Waltham campus that consisted of three buildings and lots of hope. Watch members of the Class of 1952 reflect on Brandeis’ beginnings.
What can TV ads tell us about partisan polarization?Oct. 15, 2020Lucy Goodhart, a lecturer in international and global studies and politics, researches the connections between polarization and political advertisement on television.
Popular new course sheds light on Latina/x feminismOct. 15, 2020A new course explores the literature, art, self-expression and personal histories of Latina/x feminists across a wide array of identities, including Chicana, Dominican American, Cuban American, Salvadoran American and Puerto Rican.
Photos: A sample of what's on display at the Rose Art Museum this fallOct. 2, 2020The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis has opened to the university community, featuring an exhibition of works from artist Dora García and some of the most recent acquisitions from the museum's collection.
Brandeis students to the nation: VoteOct. 2, 2020The upcoming November elections have mobilized Brandeis students to get involved in the electoral process.
On track: Judges runners stick together amid uncertain fall seasonSept. 25, 2020The Brandeis Judges Cross Country and Track and Field teams continue training with added health and safety precautions.
Building a guide for exploring research and learning in WalthamSept. 22, 2020Sophie Trachtenberg ’21 and Simona Shuman ’22 led a new project that aims to support students, faculty and staff who want to learn more about and engage with Brandeis' home city.
Brandeis honors Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, H’96Sept. 18, 2020Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg visited Brandeis twice after being confirmed to the nation’s highest court in 1993.
Athletics director Lauren Haynie discusses racism with UAASept. 18, 2020The UAA featured Haynie as part of its “Conversations About Race and Racism” series, which seeks to lift the voices of people of color and recognize the challenges faced in both athletics and academics at the collegiate level.
Nonprofits are struggling to serve at-risk clients during the pandemic. This app can helpSept. 16, 2020This summer, a recent Brandeis International Business School graduate and two rising seniors designed, coded and launched a mobile app to help nonprofit organizations stay connected with at-risk clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TRIO SSSP Program awarded $1.7 million grantSept. 9, 2020The grant will support ongoing and new initiatives for students who are the first in their family to go to college.
How contact tracing at Brandeis works in five stepsSept. 4, 2020A team of contact tracers is helping stop the potential spread of COVID-19 by identifying close contacts of individuals who have tested positive for the disease.
A Shabbat-friendly daily health assessmentAug. 31, 2020Upon waking on Shabbat morning, respondents are instructed to consider their health status and answer four questions to complete their health assessment.
Decades in the making, women's, gender and sexuality studies is now a departmentAug. 31, 2020Like many pioneering academic programs created over the past decades, women’s studies at Brandeis struggled to win recognition and acceptance. Founded in 1975, it is now officially its own department.
'Write-ins' provide community and support - remotelyAug. 25, 2020The Write-in Studios by the University Writing Center provide a way for students from across campus to regularly get together to share their writing goals and dedicate some time to writing.
With both caution and excitement, Brandeis welcomes students back to campusAug. 24, 2020The pandemic upended the usual exuberant, all-hands-on-deck Move-In Day experience. Instead, students have made their way back to the Brandeis campus in small waves since early August.
Back to campus by the numbersAug. 24, 2020The significant digits behind the university's health and safety protocols for the campus community this fall.
The Class of 2024 by the numbersAug. 24, 2020The newest members of the Brandeis family are set to start their collegiate journeys this fall.
The curiosity factorAug. 14, 2020Jason Frank '22 launched an anthropology research study into American comedy.
Four ways campus will look different in fall 2020Aug. 11, 2020New health and safety protocols required new investments in infrastructure across campus
Brandeis Hillel embracing community as fall semester beckonsAug. 7, 2020Through a mix of in-person and virtual events and activities, Hillel will create opportunities for students to convene, learn and connect safely.
First-years come together remotely for memorable This Is Our HouseAug. 6, 2020Dean of Students Jamele Adams welcomed the Class of 2024 to Brandeis during an evening of slam poetry and reflection.
A summer program led to big things at Brandeis for Adrianna ShyJuly 28, 2020Shy first came to Brandeis for a summer program as a junior at Hampton University. Now, she is a PhD candidate and doing research in the NSF-funded MRSEC program.
Recalling 'Books in Dark Times'July 27, 2020Since COVID-19 became a global pandemic, professors John Plotz and Elizabeth Ferry have focused their podcast on a common theme: “Books in Dark Times.”
University launches Hire Brandeis 2020July 21, 2020We’re challenging Brandeis alumni, families and friends to share job and internship opportunities, or other career guidance, to help the Class of 2020 find meaningful work during this historically tough job market.
- Herbert PhD'26, Khilji '20 named Fulbright ScholarsJuly 17, 2020
- Brandeis announces decision on fall sportsJuly 14, 2020
Hiatt Career Center receives national award for career services excellenceJune 30, 2020The National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE) recognized the career center for its excellence in adopting the Chaos Theory of Careers framework.
Brandeis World of Work interns get an education on adapting to a virtual workplaceJune 21, 2020Brandeis students awarded fellowships from the Hiatt Career Center’s World of Work (WOW) Summer Internship Funding Program are making the remote transition along with the rest of the working world.
Podcast series examines queer history at BrandeisJune 17, 2020Developed by Jay Collay '22, the series features three episodes, each with a different theme.
Teenagers are struggling in quarantine. This student is giving them an outlet.June 10, 2020Lauren Davis '23 is helping provide a digital platform for young adults to reflect on the challenges they're facing during the coronavirus pandemic.
- Heller School holds first Sankofa Community Conference on racial justiceJune 10, 2020
Teaching assistants celebrated for support in transition to remote learningJune 8, 2020The Graduate School of Arts and Science recognized teaching assistants with service and teaching awards this spring.
Brandeisians come together to face systemic racismJune 5, 2020
Brandeis faculty promoted, awarded tenureJune 5, 2020The Board of Trustees approved tenure for 12, promoted 6 to full professor at its January, April and May meetings
Mary Shimko '14 named Judges women's soccer head coachJune 3, 2020Shimko, a four-year starter in midfield for the Judges, succeeds longtime coach Denise Dallamora after serving three years as an assistant.
Building a bond with the Waltham communityJune 2, 2020From her family's Connecticut home, Hannah Borgida '21 is advocating for Waltham residents and has coordinated a pen pal program to help Brandeis student community-service volunteers stay connected with children in Prospect Hill Terrace.
New Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Office announces fellowships for faculty-student partnershipsMay 28, 2020Thirty-one undergraduates have received awards from Brandeis fellowship programs to partner with university faculty on unique and ambitious research projects.
Brandeis faculty honored with annual teaching and mentorship awardsMay 27, 2020Five faculty members have been recognized for their excellence in the classroom with 2019-20 teaching awards.
Brandeis Chamber Singers perform university Alma MaterMay 24, 2020An a cappella performance of the Brandeis University Alma Mater in honor of the Class of 2020.
VIDEO: Brandeis community congratulates Class of 2020May 24, 2020Members of the Brandeis community who have been a part of the lives of the Class of 2020 come together to offer well-wishes on their graduation.
Celebrating the Class of 2020: ‘The bonds we have as Brandeisians draw us together’May 24, 2020President Ron Liebowitz urges Class of 2020 to stand united and lead despite uncertainty caused by global health crisis.
VIDEO: Brandeis confers degrees upon the Class of 2020May 24, 2020In a recorded ceremony, and with assistance from Dean of Arts and Sciences Dorothy Hodgson and Provost Lisa Lynch, P’17, Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz conferred diplomas upon the Class of 2020.
Watch: Class of 2020 reflects on time at BrandeisMay 24, 2020Undergraduate Commencement speaker Victoria Richardson '20 offers well-wishes to her fellow classmates as highlights of the Class of 2020 at Brandeis play.
Students study seniors' views of COVID-19May 21, 2020In Sarah Lamb's anthropology class, the students extensively interviewed older adults about their reactions to the virus and even whether they'd be willing to let younger people get treatment before them.
Alert your hometown media about your graduation from BrandeisMay 21, 2020Here is a template for sharing news about your graduation from Brandeis University with local media.
The dedicated BEMCo crew combating coronavirusMay 18, 2020The student-run Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps prides itself on the quality of care its members provide and their fast response time 24/7 — including this semester during the coronavirus pandemic.
These community advisors persevered through the end of the semesterMay 15, 2020The CAs have helped answer questions, and provided assistance and support for students still living on the Brandeis campus.
Developing a web-based platform to support domestic violence survivorsMay 11, 2020Shai Dinnar ’20 and her team were among the winners in the MIT COVID-19 Challenge hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in April.
Brandeisians win prominent grants and fellowshipsMay 7, 2020Awards include a Boren scholarship, Goldwater scholarship, and Fulbright grants.
Jacob Smith '21 maintains connectivity with electronics workshopsMay 7, 2020Being thousands of miles from some of his classmates hasn’t stopped Jacob Smith ’21 from keeping up with one of his favorite campus activities.
Via social media, Simona Shuman ’22 supports chaplains on the front lines of coronavirusApril 29, 2020Simona Shuman '22 manages the social media channels for professor Wendy Cadge's Chaplaincy Innovation Lab, which is offering support to those providing spiritual care to hospital patients and staff.
How artificial intelligence is helping scientists find a coronavirus treatmentApril 27, 2020Computational linguist James Pustejovsky leads a Brandeis team in developing an artificial intelligence program that can sort through all the data we have on coronavirus.
Brandeis Phi Beta Kappa chapter elects 89 new membersApril 27, 2020The prestigious honor society has announced its newest members.
Remote learning in the age of COVID-19April 24, 2020Faced with the challenge of maintaining high-quality education while teaching online, professors are adapting and innovating -- everything from take-home tests to sharing pictures of their teddy bears.
- Brandeisians lend a hand in Waltham Mutual Aid networkApril 16, 2020
Jonathan Goldman ’19 and Talya Guenzburger ’20 are connecting people in need with those who can help in Brandeis' home city.
Brandeis preparing meals for healthcare workers at local hospitalsApril 14, 2020Brandeis kitchens have been preparing and delivering meals for hospitals across the Boston area during the coronavirus pandemic.
A social distancing reading list, selected by the Brandeis communityApril 9, 2020Have you had more than your fill of screen time while social distancing or quarantining? We’ve got some alternative options for you.
'Innermost truth is love': Brandeis parents donate 30,000 masks to Massachusetts General HospitalApril 9, 2020Hundreds of Brandeis parents donate critically needed face masks to Massachusetts General Hospital
How are college students coping with the stress of coronavirus? April 7, 2020A Brandeis psychology professor and her lab are studying how students are coping with the unprecedented stress that the COVID-19 pandemic presents.
Barre none: Lainey Solomon ’22 leads online workouts for Brandeis communityApril 6, 2020Brandeis athletics launches online exercise classes to help the campus community stay in shape while at home.
Not so random acts of kindness and expressions of thanksApril 2, 2020The last few weeks haven’t been easy, but along the way Brandeisians have shown kindness and generosity. Here are a few examples, submitted by individuals via email or social media.
- Brandeis intramurals offers e-sports to battle social distancingMarch 27, 2020
Hiatt Career Center virtualizes all activity for students and alumniMarch 23, 2020The Hiatt Career Center at Brandeis has virtualized all events, created a career FAQ page on its website and curated a series of online tools that will help develop or certify users in new skills.
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