Category: Student Life
Lee Wilson '18 continues his commitment to serviceSept. 13, 2018Wilson volunteered at Prospect Hill Kids’ Club during his time at Brandeis, and now he's headed to Bosnia and Herzegovina through a Fulbright program English Teaching Assistantship.
Hannah Brown ’19 takes reins as Student Union PresidentSept. 10, 2018Hannah Brown began her term as Student Union President at the start of the new academic year. Learn more about Brown and her plans for leading her undergraduate peers at Brandeis.
Brandeis women’s soccer team has impact on young Waltham residentSept. 10, 2018Annelizabeth Jean Baptiste, 7, battles sickle-cell anemia. She met the Judges through Team IMPACT, which brings children facing serious illnesses together with college athletic teams in the hopes of forming life-changing outcomes.
This Brandeis student provided urgent care — in the middle of classSept. 10, 2018When Professor William Kapelle suffered an aortic aneurysm in the middle of class, one of his students was well-prepared to provide the help he needed.
Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program students meet Patriots owner Robert KraftSept. 6, 2018MKTYP, an academic program that provides small classes and support systems for students with limited precollege opportunities, was established in 1968 and renamed in 2013 for Myra Kraft, Robert Kraft’s late wife and a 1964 Brandeis alumna and trustee.
Get to know this year's Diversity, Excellence and Inclusion ScholarsAug. 30, 2018The program at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences provides selected master’s students a full scholarship, a $10,000 stipend and health insurance.
Picasso, Juan Gris, Tuesday Smillie and more at the Rose this fall Aug. 30, 2018Fall exhibitions at the Rose Art Museum open September 7. Get a sneak peek in this slideshow.
Video: Brandeis first-years get into the swing of collegeAug. 29, 2018Watch the Class of 2022 meet up, make friends and move in.
'Jump in — don’t hold back': Brandeis welcomes the Class of 2022Aug. 27, 2018Brandeis University’s largest class ever arrived on campus Sunday for New Undergraduate Student Orientation.
Here are the numbers behind the record-breaking Class of 2022Aug. 27, 2018They're here! Some numerical data on Brandeis University's largest incoming class to-date. The Class of 2022 arrived on campus for Move-in Day and New Undergraduate Student Orientation.
Brandeis set to welcome record-breaking Class of 2022 for orientationAug. 22, 2018The Class of 2022 is the largest class in Brandeis University's history. The new first-year class and transfer students will arrive on campus on Aug. 26 for Move-in Day and the start of New Student Orientation.
Photos: Inside Skyline, Brandeis' newest residence hallAug. 16, 2018The new hall features sweeping views of downtown Boston and prioritizes energy efficiency and sustainability. It opened to some early arriving students Aug. 15 and will open to all residents Aug. 28.
New digs: First resident moves in at SkylineAug. 16, 2018Meet Sagie Tvizer. Not only is he a Community Advisor in Skyline, Brandeis' new residence hall, but he's also the very first student to move into the building.
Ira A. Lipman donates Torah scroll to BrandeisAug. 16, 2018Community members had the opportunity to participate in the completion and dedication of a Torah scroll when one was donated to Brandeis Hillel by Ira A. Lipman, in memory of his mother Belle A. Lipman.
This precollege culinary course is a cultural exploration through foodAug. 15, 2018Liz Alpern is the creator and co-instructor of Culinary Art and Anthropology, a course in the Genesis precollege program at Brandeis. She also attended Genesis as a high schooler.
Congrats to the graduates of Science Boot Camp 2018!Aug. 1, 2018Students in the Science Posse program endured 11 grueling days of classes, exams and homework. Then they had to deliver public presentations on their research.
Photos: BIMA visual arts students show off their workJuly 19, 2018In this slideshow, participants in Brandeis' summer arts institute for high school students show their work and describe what they've learned and made.
TRII is growing immigration advocacy, and it's powered by Brandeis studentsJune 8, 2018Out of an unassuming office on Crescent Street in Waltham, The Right to Immigration Institute is helping immigrants navigate the legal system.
Brandeis students win prestigious fellowships and scholarshipsMay 31, 2018Here’s a look at some of the recent winners of Fulbright Fellowships, Boren Scholarships and more.
The top 20 mortarboards at Brandeis University's 2018 CommencementMay 15, 2018Members of the graduating Class of 2018 added some glitz and glam to their cap and gown getup for this year's Commencement.
Brandeis Phi Beta Kappa inductees honoredMay 14, 2018The newest members of the Brandeis chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society were celebrated in a ceremony on the Brandeis campus May 12.
Reunited: graduate from Ethiopia relishes her mom’s presence at commencementMay 13, 2018One Brandeis mom flew from Ethiopia to see her daughter receive her diploma. The two were reunited for just the third time in four years, making for a special Mother's Day.
Video: Class of 2018 says 'Thanks, Mom!'May 8, 2018For the Class of 2018, Sunday, May 13 is a double celebration because Commencement Exercises fall on Mother’s Day. Watch 20 seniors reflect on how mom inspired their Brandeis journey.
R Matthews ’19 has a glide in his strideMay 8, 2018Meet R Remi Matthews ’19, the Brandeis junior with a cool name and an infectious smile. Matthews is a computer science and African and Afro-American studies double major.
Business School students head into the boardroomMay 1, 2018International Business School students hone leadership and outreach skills in joining nonprofit boards with guidance from Professor Gene Miller.
Brandeis students commemorate Columbine shootings with walkout, rallyApril 20, 2018Brandeis students joined in a national movement on the anniversary of the shootings at Columbine High School by walking out of classes in protest of gun violence in America.
Four students awarded Stroum Family Waltham ScholarshipsApril 20, 2018The scholarship – which provides free tuition to Brandeis for four years – is awarded annually to a quartet of outstanding Waltham High School seniors.
Jordyn Seri ’18 introduces local middle schoolers to public health educationApril 19, 2018This Brandeis senior wanted to educate young people about public health. She did, and organized a career fair and documentary screening in the process, with the help of a local nonprofit.
Phi Beta Kappa selects 92 new Brandeis membersApril 17, 2018The Brandeis chapter of the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors society in the country has selected 84 new members from the class of 2018 and 8 from the class of 2019.
From Bollywood to Stockholm, Mariel Guzman '19 is getting a full academic experienceApril 17, 2018Guzman, a International and Global Studies and Health: Science, Society and Policy double major, happened to be studying abroad in Stockholm when two Brandeis professors were honored with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Festival of the Creative Arts puts focus on BernsteinApril 10, 2018This year's festival, which runs from April 15 to 22, features a performance of Bernstein classics by the Boston Lyric Opera; a showcase of his music narrated by his daughter, Nina Bernstein Simmons; and works created especially for the celebration by faculty and students.
Video: West Coaster Alvin Liu takes in all that Brandeis has to offerApril 2, 2018California native Alvin Liu '18, a computer science and business double-major, has fully embraced the Brandeis experience.
Xinyue Wang ’18: Brandeis was her gateway to a love for learning March 31, 2018Computer science, Economics, traditional music and great ice cream - Xinyue Wang came to Brandeis and found a whole new world.
Jennifer Almodovar Jimenez '18 is on the moveMarch 23, 2018Almodovar Jimenez likes to travel, which has led her to study abroad in London and the Hague. She also loves scouring the Boston area for the best cuisine.
Why do you love to mentor? Brandeis faculty explainMarch 23, 2018Three Brandeis faculty members discuss why they love to mentor students.
Nonprofits challenge Brandeis students to create innovative tools through 3D printingMarch 19, 2018Brandeis students were asked to solve a problem for a local nonprofit using 3D printing technology. Find out what they created and how.
Brandeis students walk out of classes, demand action on gun violenceMarch 19, 2018Hundreds of Brandeis University students memorialized the victims of the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida and demanded action on gun violence in America.
Photos: Brandeis Department of Theater Arts presents: 'Into the Woods'March 16, 2018The production of the Stephen Sondheim musical ran March 16 to 18.
Judges take individual, relay team honors at NCAA indoor track championshipsMarch 12, 2018It was a spectacular weekend for Brandeis Track and Field at the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 9 and 10. The Judges sent six student-athletes to compete at the national meet, and they came home with six All-America trophies.
National champion: Emily Bryson pulls away to claim Division III indoor title in 3KMarch 11, 2018Emily Bryson '19 won a national championship in the 3,000-meter run on Saturday, blowing away the field in the final 400 meters at the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama.
Investigating queer identities among people of colorMarch 8, 2018Gender Studies Master’s candidate AK King has taken initiative on campus, forming groups such as the new Black Graduate Student Association and the Queer Graduate Student Union.
WOW fellowship offers students financial support for career opportunitiesMarch 2, 2018World of Work fellowships can reduce the financial obstacles that may arise from an unpaid internship and otherwise prevent students from gaining professional skills, uncovering a new passion, or pursuing an exciting career.
Irie Gourde named UAA Most Outstanding Runner from 2018 Indoor ChampionshipsMarch 1, 2018Graduate student Irie Gourde '17 has been named the Most Outstanding Runner from the 2018 University Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championships.
A record-breaking season for Jordin Carter '18Feb. 27, 2018Imagine taking a tire off your car and throwing it more than 47 feet. That's what it took for Carter to reach the New England Division III Championships on Jan. 21
Brandeis’ larger-than-life history drives Jonathan Goldman '19Feb. 20, 2018Goldman has started a non-profit, The Right to Immigration Institute, to provide legal resources for immigrants in Waltham, and is the youngest elected member of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee.
Brandeis gave Danielle Gaskin ’18 a bird’s-eye view on global healthFeb. 13, 2018Leader, singer, public health activist. Brandeis took Danielle Gaskin ’18 beyond borders to discover more about preventative care in medicine.
This MS/MBA student could be helping pave the way to long-term space explorationFeb. 5, 2018Ana Ward combines interests in botany, astronomy, and bioengineering with a singular focus: to research the impacts of outer space on terrestrial life and help pave the way for long-term space exploration.
What one Dreamer wanted to hear from President TrumpJan. 30, 2018Elias Rosenfeld '20 is a DACA recipient and activist, having lost his legal status after the death of his mother, who came to the U.S. legally. Here, he wrote what he was hoping to hear from the President in his State of the Union address.
Allyson Livingstone joins the Office of Diversity, Equity and InclusionJan. 24, 2018Livingstone, who has an extensive background in social work and social justice consulting in education, is the new director of diversity, equity and inclusion education, training and development.
14 ways Brandeis became more sustainable in 2017Jan. 23, 2018With drive, purpose and creativity, the Brandeis community found ways – both big and small – to help the campus become greener and more sustainable in 2017.
Best place to live in Massachusetts? It's Waltham.Jan. 23, 2018MONEY magazine named Brandeis University's hometown of Waltham the best city to live in Massachusetts thanks in part to its close proximity to Boston, eclectic restaurants and businesses and its diverse community.
Founder of NuDay Syria to keynote 'DEIS ImpactJan. 22, 2018Nadia Alawa, who started an aid organization for Syria out of her New Hampshire home, will tell her story and discuss the humanitarian needs of Syria during this year's festival of social justice.
Notable media coverage featuring BrandeisJan. 17, 2018A selection of media clippings from December 2017 that appeared in nationwide print, television and radio news outlets and featured Brandeis University.
Brandeis University receives $8.4 million bequest gift for social justice initiativesJan. 16, 2018Though he only visited the Brandeis campus once, Seymour "Sy" Bluestone, a former rehabilitation doctor, felt affinity for the university’s values.
Brandeis names Sarah Berg director of Sexual Assault Services and PreventionJan. 12, 2018Berg will oversee the Office of Prevention Services and the Rape Crisis Center and coordinate advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking.
PHOTOS: Midyears, transfers arrive at BrandeisJan. 8, 2018The Brandeis community extended a warm welcome to its midyear and transfer class, which arrived on campus for move-in day on Jan. 7.
Matthew Sheehy: Brandeis library is at a point of transformationJan. 2, 2018In a Q and A, new University Librarian Matthew Sheehy discusses his goals for the future expansion of the Brandeis library's researching capabilities and collections.
Brandeis Ballet Company gives ‘The Nutcracker’ a modern twistDec. 18, 2017The performance on Dec. 9 was a mix of modern and classical ballet, featuring music ranging from Tchaikovsky to dubstep.
Carina Ray fuses scholarship and teaching with personal experienceDec. 18, 2017Ray is one of the most innovative historians of Africa and the African diaspora, infusing her research and classroom teaching with personal experience and a knack for pursuing the little known and understood.
Brandeis celebrates along with Nobel Prize ceremonyDec. 10, 2017A campus viewing party for the Nobel Prize ceremony was held Sunday morning. Guests dined on doughnuts, Swedish Fish and crepes as they watched Michael Rosbash and Jeff Hall receive their Nobel Prize medallions.
Brandeis hosts Nobel Prize viewing partyDec. 8, 2017All community members are invited to watch a livestream of Michael Rosbash, the Peter Gruber Endowed Chair in Neuroscience and professor of biology, and Jeffrey Hall, professor emeritus of biology, receiving the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in Stockholm.
Judges men's soccer season culminates with Final Four appearanceDec. 1, 2017The Brandeis Judges men's soccer team's NCAA national tournament run stopped in the Final Four with a 3-2 overtime loss to Messiah.
- The Stein hosts watch party for Judges soccer teamNov. 30, 2017
Students can cheer on the Judges men's soccer team, which plays Messiah in the Final Four, at a watch party on campus on Friday evening.
International students get a taste of ThanksgivingNov. 28, 2017Now in its eleventh year, the Thanksgiving Host Program allows international student to spend the holiday at the home of a Brandeis community member.
Stender earns first career All-America honorNov. 20, 2017
Final Four-bound Again! Flahive goal in double OT lifts Judges past JumbosNov. 20, 2017Patrick Flahive's late goal helped Brandeis beat Tufts in the NCAA quarterfinals and advance to the Final Four for the second consecutive year.
Q&A: Get to know Seth Winberg, director of Brandeis HillelNov. 16, 2017Winberg hasn’t wasted any time since he started as the director of Brandeis Hillel at the beginning of the school year. He’s met with hundreds of students and immersed himself in the university community.
Behind the scenes with Brandeis MakerLab drone pilotsNov. 14, 2017Brandeis MakerLab drone pilots explain how they captured a birds-eye view of campus for the first time ever with the assistance of Brandeis videographer Caroline Cataldo.
- Bryson sisters earn spots on All-New England squadNov. 14, 2017
Brandeis volleyball's Yvette Cho named second-team All-University Athletic AssociationNov. 13, 2017- Sweet again! Woodhouse, Lynch lead Judges past Rutgers-Newark into NCAA sectional roundNov. 13, 2017
The Judges men's soccer team is in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA national tournament. In other action, the women's team was eliminated by Williams.
Judges men's and women's soccer teams to play in NCAA Division III tournamentNov. 6, 2017Both Judges soccer squads received at-large berths in the tournament as they look to make return appearances to the Final Four.
Sights and Sounds: Fafali at BrandeisNov. 6, 2017The Mandel Center for the Humanities atrium hosted Fafali: Music and Dance from Ghana, a performing arts event featuring drumming and dance from West Africa.
Brandeis students trick-or-treated for canned goods on HalloweenNov. 6, 2017Brandeis students went door to door in Waltham seeking canned goods to donate to the Middlesex Human Service Agency
VIDEO: Josh Lepson '19 takes you inside a Nobel Prize Laureate's biology labOct. 31, 2017Ever wonder what it's like to work in the laboratory of a Nobel Prize winner? Joshua Lepson '19 provides a look inside biology professor Michael Rosbash's lab.
Online game competition ‘Save Ohno’ pushes Brandeis community to greener gainsOct. 31, 2017Nearly 200 Brandeis community members competed in Save Ohno, an online game with specific goals for making players more committed to a sustainable and greener tomorrow.
See the Brandeis University campus — by airOct. 24, 2017In collaboration with the Brandeis MakerLab, videographer Caroline Cataldo produced the first Brandeis campus flyby via drone. Swoop down, up and around the university's buildings, chapels, graduate schools and student centers that together help make a vibrant community.
Our Generation Speaks brings together Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneursOct. 24, 2017The new business incubator is the brainchild of Ohad Elhelo '16, IBS MA'17. OGS fellows learn about entrepreneurship and create joint Israeli-Palestinian startups. For some, it is their first positive engagement with the other side.
Working in the lab of a future Nobel laureateOct. 24, 2017Vipin Suri, PhD’01, the GSAS representative on the board of directors for the Brandeis University Alumni Association, came to Brandeis in 1995 to pursue a doctorate in biochemistry and had the experience of a lifetime working with a 2017 Nobel Prize winner.
Brandeis startup employs refugees, wins honorsOct. 17, 2017WorkAround employs 300 refugees, and after an impressive showing at HUBweek and winning the Beantown Throwdown in Boston, it's getting noticed by investors.
Gilman Scholarship winner Megan McClory ’18 brings Japan to Lemberg childrenOct. 9, 2017After studying abroad in Osaka with the help of a Gilman Scholarship, this senior is enriching preschoolers at Brandeis' Lemberg Children's Center by introducing them to Japanese culture.
VIDEO: Exploration without boundaries wins Brandeis scientists a Nobel PrizeOct. 2, 2017Biology professor Michael Rosbash praised Brandeis University for allowing him to “explore without boundaries” after being named a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Jeffrey Hall, a Brandeis professor emeritus of biology, and Rockefeller University’s Michael Young
Generations of students collaborate in Nobel winning labOct. 2, 2017Brandeis University students reveal what it's like to conduct research in the neuroscience lab of Michael Rosbash, a winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Brandeis community joins as one to "Break the Fast" Oct. 2, 2017View a photo slideshow featuring images of "Break the Fast," Brandeis' annual celebration at sundown on Yom Kippur — the Day of Atonement — one of the most sacred holidays on the Jewish calendar.
Brandeis in Siena students got an up close look at the Venice BiennaleSept. 27, 2017The Brandeis in Siena study abroad program toured the U.S. Pavilion with Chris Bedford, former director of the Rose Art Museum and current director of the Baltimore Museum of Art, who curated the pavilion at the world's premier art festival.
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