Category: Student Life
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.
Pride Reps: Building community while becoming mentorsJune 6, 2022For the first time, the Gender and Sexuality Center selected a cohort of 10 “Pride Reps,” who received weekly training during the fall semester before putting what they learned into action in the spring.
Watch: Celebrating the Class of 2022June 1, 2022Resilient, adaptable, motivated: The students who make up the Brandeis University Class of 2022 have had a college experience like no other.
From ‘Simon Says’ to ‘Billy Joule’: Students create electronic games from scratchMay 27, 2022In Francesco Vischi's electronics lab, students created projects using industry level printed circuit boards.
An art project for those who may go unseen and unheardMay 27, 2022Sienna Bucu '22 has been awarded a $10,000 Projects for Peace grant to take on an ambitious art installation project in the public schools of her hometown, Union, New Jersey.
Watch: The Class of 2022 looks backMay 20, 2022Students from this year's graduating class reflect on their experiences at Brandeis, through the pandemic, connecting to the community and accomplishing their goals along the way.
Four years at Brandeis, by the numbersMay 17, 2022With the countdown to Commencement on, we asked this year's undergraduate speaker Haley Brown '22 to add up her Brandeis experience
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.
5 senior all-star athletes share their storiesMay 13, 2022With Commencement around the corner, five graduates who stood out — on the playing field and off — shared what made it work for them and what they are looking forward to in the future.
Meet the 2022 Bold 9May 13, 2022This year's group of outstanding young alumni include artists, activists and entrepreneurs who are driving important conversations.
Giumette awards granted to 11 studentsMay 11, 2022Eleven impressive sophomores are the recipients of a scholarship acknowledging their achievements for their next two years at Brandeis.
How Jiahuan 'Green' Xia ’15 began a streetwear empire from his room at BrandeisMay 6, 2022Xia now oversees a growing international streetwear business. He still wants to accomplish a whole lot more.
Brandeis welcomes class of 2026 Stroum Family Waltham Scholars to campusMay 6, 2022Brandeis University and the City of Waltham honored the newest class of Stroum Family Waltham Scholarship recipients and last year's members at a ceremony and breakfast on May 2.
3 student shared recipes for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage MonthApril 29, 2022Associations across campus share their favorite recipes to celebrate their different cultures.
Creating community through ‘Connections’ April 29, 2022The Asian American Student Association's new magazine was inspired by Eastern Tide, a publication shared at Brandeis three decades ago.
10 spring things at Brandeis and beyondApril 28, 2022Maddy Dulong '23 shares her favorite outdoor activities in Waltham and Boston.
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.
Six students take home prizes in 3 Minute Thesis competitionApril 21, 20223MT is a research communications competition designed to showcase graduate student research in three-minute talks to a non-specialist audience.
Roses in Concrete: Empowering tomorrow’s leaders through mentorshipApril 15, 2022Roses in Concrete, a program enabling Brandeis students of color to mentor Waltham High School students, and in turn be mentored by recent alumni, was designed to foster meaningful mentorships and professional development opportunities.
The State of Blackness: Carrying the torch to an inclusive communityApril 5, 2022The Brandeis community came together for a weekend of food, dancing, and celebration.
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.
Former Gov. Deval Patrick to deliver 2022 Commencement address; TV producer Marta Kauffman to speak to classes of 2020 and 2021 April 1, 2022
Christine Le ‘23 selected as a Goldwater ScholarMarch 28, 2022
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.
The Disabled Students' Network: creating an accessible space for allMarch 15, 2022Brandeis seniors Luca Swinford and Zoe Pringle founded a club to support disabled students through community, activism, or both.
A dreamy adaptation of 'Orlando'March 14, 2022The Department of Theater Arts performed this unique adaptation of Virginia Woolf's popular novel.
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.
Sara Shostak named inaugural director of the Vic and Bobbi '63 Samuels Center for Community Partnerships and Civic TransformationMarch 8, 2022
In sync: two Brandeis students are skating into the history books.Feb. 23, 2022Evan Israel '24 and Sami Winawer '23 are members of Hayden Select, a team of athletes looking to bring this unique form of skating to the winter Olympics.
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.
Inclusive student organization achieves nonprofit statusJan. 28, 2022BaselineMed provides BIPOC high school and college students with a supportive online community of resources and connections, encouraging them to pursue a career in the medical field.
Alex Bazarsky '23 is making archaeological discoveries Jan. 28, 2022Working alongside professor Charles Golden, she is unraveling the past of ancient Mayan civilization.
How to Maintain Your New Year's resolutions Jan. 26, 2022Struggling to keep up with your New Year's resolutions? Professor Margie Lachman is here to help.
Five tips to help Midyears make the ‘Deis transitionJan. 24, 2022Dulong shares her insight and tips for the best Midyear experience.
Becoming a Brandeis midyear: The opportunity of a lifetimeJan. 20, 2022A select group of first-year students spent the fall semester studying abroad, taking courses, and carving their own path.
Hiatt Career Center forms new 'Engagement Team'Jan. 14, 2022A new team formed within the Hiatt Career Center will strengthen connections between students, employers and alumni to build a more robust culture of networking, recruiting and career education at Brandeis.
The push she was looking forJan. 12, 2022Moyinoluwa Abiola, MSF’20, pushed herself outside her comfort zone to make the most of her time at Brandeis International Business School.
- $10 million alumni gift to transform community engagement at BrandeisJan. 4, 2022
The Vic and Bobbi Samuels ’63 Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation will support faculty, staff, students and community partners in their efforts to improve the world.
Watch: 2021 at BrandeisDec. 23, 2021It has been a year like no other. Brandeis students and faculty look back on 2021.
Empowering girls in South Asia through sportsDec. 13, 2021Athletics were a game changer for Shagufa Habibi, MA’23, an Afghanistan native on a mission to help girls and young women.
Brandeis recognized for sustainable dining program that's cutting carbon footprintDec. 9, 2021By taking advantage of the negotiation process in selecting a new dining vendor, Brandeis instituted new programs that resulted in an unprecedented 20 percent reduction in its food carbon footprint.
From Albania to Silicon ValleyDec. 7, 2021Klodeta Janaqi’s childhood dream of studying in the U.S. seemed out of reach. Then a fellowship at Brandeis changed everything. “Donors should know they are making many people’s dreams come true,” says the MBA’21 graduate.
Juliette Carreiro '22 named soccer All-AmericanDec. 6, 2021The senior forward was named a third-team All-American by the United Soccer Coaches for the first time in her career.
Four tips for students to prevent and overcome burnoutDec. 2, 2021Students have access to a number of resources on campus that can help prevent burnout, acknowledge the feelings it may bring, and relieve stress altogether.
Student Union President Krupa Sourirajan ’23 is an advocate for changeNov. 22, 2021Her passion for advocacy and a love for language brought Krupa Sourirajan to Brandeis University, but her desire to make a difference lead her to become the Student Union President.
A few extra doses of kindnessNov. 18, 2021Kindness Day is a Brandeis tradition. Every November, as much kindness as possible is packed into a single day. This year, organizers decided the student body needed more.
If you see an empty red dress on campus, this is whyNov. 15, 2021Seeing one can be halting. Finding out what they represent can make them more profound.
Women's Soccer returns to NCAA tournamentNov. 12, 2021For the eighth time in the last nine seasons, the Brandeis University women's soccer team is headed to the NCAA Division III tournament.
Focused on the cosmos: the Brandeis Astronomy ClubNov. 1, 2021Lachlan Elam ’22 revived the Brandeis Astronomy Club and gave his fellow students a new view of the heavens.
Brandeis honored as a top university for students receiving the prestigious Gilman Scholarship Oct. 29, 2021
Photos: Family Weekend at BrandeisOct. 18, 2021Parents, siblings and grandparents flocked to Waltham Oct. 15 to 17 to join Brandeis students for the first on-campus Family Weekend since 2019.
More of students' special places on campusOct. 13, 2021In the second part of student writer Maddy DuLong's look at some of her classmates' favorite spots at Brandeis, we meet a sleeping statue, step into the "dungeon" and go star gazing.
A sense of place on Brandeis' campusOct. 7, 2021In the first piece of a two-part story, student writer Maddy Dulong '23 asked her classmates to bring her to their favorite spots on campus. She found that there’s somewhere for everyone to feel at home.
Follow student actors into "the Empty"Oct. 4, 2021"In the Empty," the Theater Arts Department's first live production since the pandemic began, was held in a tent outside Spingold Theater Oct. 1 through Oct. 3.
Live theater returns with a Brandeis tradition: The 24-Hour MusicalSept. 17, 2021Maddy DuLong '23 takes us through this year's production, "Camp Rock."
Brandeis students return to study abroadSept. 3, 2021The 19 students who studied abroad this summer 2021 were the first Brandeis students to go abroad since March 2020.
The Jewish Experience: Exploring what it means to be Jewish todaySept. 1, 2021Brandeis has launched a website examining Jewish life and Judaism.
Photos: Move-In and the first week on campus for the Class of 2025Aug. 31, 2021The incoming class brought new energy and optimism to campus.
Watch: Welcome to the Class of 2025Aug. 30, 2021Brandeis welcomed its newest class to campus last week
The numbers behind the Class of 2025Aug. 24, 2021A look at the facts and figures from the newest members of the Brandeis community
Sometimes a sweet tooth can be inspirationalAug. 23, 2021Max LeBlanc '22 is the inventor of the "pie cone" and owner of Maine-based Maxim's Desserts.
Seeking a more holistic approach to health careAug. 19, 2021Sarah Davidson ’23 believes there’s more to health care than having access to a doctor, medicine, or emergency services.
Photos: What’s new, what’s back, what’s keeping us safeAug. 17, 2021Thanks to high rates of vaccination among the university community, students are returning to a campus that has even more to offer. Here are some of the things they have to look forward to this semester.
SciFest brings undergraduates, researchers together againAug. 5, 2021Months of original research, carefully calibrated experiments and cutting-edge findings took the spotlight at SciFest, Brandeis University’s 10th annual undergraduate scientific showcase and poster session.
Brandeis athletes rack up academic honorsAug. 4, 2021Men's tennis player Jeffrey Chen '22 has been named a Division III Third Team Academic All-American, and ten Judges teams received academic honors for the 2020-21 school year.
- Sprout 2021 winners are transforming industriesAug. 3, 2021
Social movements - close to homeJuly 29, 2021A class on the sociology of activism turned its lens on the Brandeis campus this year.
Looking back on the first year of Brandeis' Asian American and Pacific Islander studies programJuly 21, 2021Faculty and students reflect on the first year of the program, and the efforts leading to its formation.
14 tips for selecting classes at BrandeisJuly 13, 2021Undergraduate Department Representatives (UDRs) have several tips you should consider when registering for classes.
Ulka Anjaria set to usher in new era for the humanities at BrandeisJuly 6, 2021Anjaria brings interdisciplinary approach to her new position as Mandel Center for the Humanities director
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