Brandeis Stories

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The power of positive thinking

There’s no single key to staying healthy as we age, but professor Margie Lachman says that experiencing social support, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of control over one’s life can directly affect physical health.

Arthur Levine

Welcoming Arthur Levine

Higher education leader and scholar Arthur Levine ’70 takes office as interim president of Brandeis University.

Rani smiling on the Great Lawn in front of the Shapiro Campus Center

From experience to impact: Student Union President Rani Balakrishna ’25

The Student Union president spoke to Brandeis Stories about her leadership role in student government.

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Campuses are ground zero in debates about antisemitism − but that’s been true for 100 years

Originally published in The Conversation, Professor Jonathan Krasner discusses the history of antisemitism on college campuses.

Of Note

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.

Navigating diversity and identity in Jewish organizations: An interview with Edith Pick

Dr. Edith Pick shares her insights into the dynamics of diversity and politics in Jewish organizations, and how Brandeis undergraduate students can navigate conflict and promote feelings of community on campus.

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Photography

Scene at Brandeis

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

By Dan Holmes and Gaelen Morse

In the News

"I wanted to prove that human beings are capable of something greater than war, prejudice and hatred": Abraham Maslow, the man who revolutionized psychology

BBC News

Margie Lachman quoted. Note: Article is in Spanish; translation may be required.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Definition, Types and Alternatives

MoneyGeek

Associate professor of economics Raphael Schoenle featured

The old gods, new wars, and the battle for the past

Neos Kosmos

Article by Professor Joel Christensen