Brandeis Stories

Reverend Doctor Brandon Thomas Crowley speaks to an audience.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration was held on Friday, Jan. 17 in Skyline Commons. This year's event featured Rev. Dr. Brandon Thomas Crowley and Desiree Murphy ’10.

Brandeis scientist named HHMI fellow

Brandeis researcher Julianne Pelaez, a postdoctoral associate in biology, has been awarded the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s prestigious Hanna Gray Fellowship.

Students inspect a miniature artifact excavated from a model shipwreck.

Digging in the deep

Charlie Goudge, assistant professor of anthropology, uses miniature wooden shipwreck models to teach maritime archaeology.

Of Note

National Jewish Book Awards names biography by Brandeis President Emeritus as a finalist

The Jewish Book Council has named “Chaim Weizmann: A Biography,” coauthored by Brandeis President Emeritus Jehuda Reinharz, Phd’72, H’11, a finalist for this year’s National Jewish Book Awards.

Brandeis names longtime university leader Jennifer Walker as Vice President, Enrollment Management

In her expanded role, Walker will continue to spearhead the undergraduate admissions office and assume oversight of student financial services and the registrar’s office under the direct leadership of the President.

Brandeis University announces a new program offering full tuition for families earning $75,000 or less a year

The Brandeis Commitment aims to reduce financial barriers, providing predictable aid for families earning up to $200,000.

Students have a snowball fight on campus on a snowy day.

Photography

Scene at Brandeis: December 2024

Scene at Brandeis is a series featuring the work of Brandeis' staff photographers.

By Dan Holmes and Gaelen Morse

In the News

An Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur dares to visualize peace in the Middle East — Taylor Swift included

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Shayna Weiss, Senior Associate Director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, quoted

Too much information?

The Strad Magazine

Professor Harry Mairson featured. Note: Subscription required.

Brandeis historian discusses Hanukkah’s rise to American popularity

WBZ NewsRadio 1030

Professor Jonathan Sarna interviewed