December
Features
Revisit memories from the past year at Brandeis.
Peizhao Li, PhD’24, a candidate in computer science, has received a $55,500 Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Institute of Justice.
The celebrated ecologist, educator and author will visit campus this spring.
The immunologist, along with research partner Katalin Karikó, H’23, received the prize for research that led to the COVID vaccines.
In response to issues that emerged in the wake of the Hamas attacks, the war in Gaza, and campus events, Brandeis canceled all classes Dec. 5 to hold a special community wide teach-in.
The fellows, both undergraduate and graduate students, work alongside the team at the Foundation’s offices at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Focusing on areas of their individual interest, fellows tackle real-world challenges through research, outreach, and engaging with philanthropic donors.
Helen A. Berger, resident scholar and expert on contemporary Paganism, shares insight on the Winter Solstice celebration.
In the News
Schusterman Center for Israel Studies associate director Shayna Weiss quoted
Professor Javier Urcid quoted.
Article by professor Thomas Doherty.
Special Adviser Rachel Fish and University Professor Jonathan Sarna quoted
Former President Frederick M. Lawrence interviewed
Professor Ziva Hassenfeld interviewed.
Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies research cited.
University Professor Jonathan Sarna quoted.
Brandeis survey cited.
Article by Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education assistant director Ziva Hassenfeld.
Andrew Kolodny, Medical Director of Opioid Policy Research Collaborative at Brandeis, quoted.
Obituary for Rabbi David Ellenson, former director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis.
Interview with professor Ron Liebowitz
Article written by professor Sabine von Mering.
Op-Ed by professor Yehudah Mirksy
Nobel Laureate Drew Weissman ’81, GSAS MA’81, P’15 interviewed.
Brandeis University President Ron Liebowitz quoted.
Professor Shayna Weiss quoted
Lurie Institute for Israel Policy director Monika Mitra quoted
Article written by Professor Ziva Hassenfeld.
University Professor of Biology Michael Rosbash interviewed.