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Students dancing

November 30, 2023

Brandeis Stories spoke with Emma Stott ’25 and Liliana Aspromonte ’25, this year’s co-presidents of the club, to get a behind the scenes look at their production of The Nutcracker.

Brandeis Magazine cover

November 30, 2023

The Winter 2023/2024 edition of Brandeis Magazine delivers compelling features, captivating photos, and a recap of the university’s 75th-anniversary celebration.

two people sword fighting

November 17, 2023

Throwing punches, sword fighting, and starting duels. For Anika Hahn ’25, the fight captain of Brandeis University’s production of Twelfth Night, these are a major part of every performance.

Allie poses for photo

November 13, 2023

Slated for November 13-18, this year’s I Am Global Week features events hosted by student groups, faculty, campus partners, and the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).

first generation student day

November 8, 2023

Faculty and students from the Graduate School of the Arts and Sciences share their first generation students experience.

Wolfgang Baumeister

November 6, 2023

Baumeister was chosen for his pioneering work in the development of cryo-electron tomography.

ibs peace scholars

November 6, 2023

Brandeis International Business School students from South Sudan, Ukraine reflect on scholarships that changed their life.

Marco and Mahmoud pose with two team mates.

November 6, 2023

Inspired by their win at Brandeis University’s DeisHack, Marco Qin ’24 and Mahmoud Salah ’24 have taken their coding talents to some of the most competitive college Hackathon events in the country.

three soldiers in fatigues

November 3, 2023

Gary Samore, the Crown Family Director of the Crown Center for Middle East Studies and professor of the practice of politics, analyzes the possibilities of the conflict in Gaza spreading further into the Middle East.

Tressie McMillan Cottom delivers remarks in the Gittler Prize ceremony.

October 31, 2023

In a visit to Brandeis, the cultural critic and sociologist urged to students to defend the right to be curious.

From left to right, University Professor Anita Hill, Professor Sarah Deer (The University of Kansas) and Professor Crystal Feimster (Yale University) speak during Slavery, Citizenship, and the Afterlife of Gender-Based Violence at the Heller School .

October 30, 2023

Moderated by University Professor Anita Hill, the panel of leading scholars discussed the logic of settler colonial genocide and sexual violence against Native and enslaved Black women with regards to the delineation of citizenship.

Two people standing around a fire.

October 26, 2023

Professor Helen A. Berger, a Scholar at Brandeis University's Women's Studies Research Center, took some time to explain her path to researching witchcraft, the modern reclaiming of the practice, and its connections to feminist movements.

Medal

October 24, 2023

Pioneering neuroscientist Eve Marder ’69 and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry Emeritus Gregory Petsko each received the National Medal of Science, the highest recognition the nation bestows on scientists and engineers.

Images of Israeli hostages snatched by the Palestinian militant group Hamas last week in a surprise attack into Israel, plastered on a wall outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv on October 16, 2023.

October 17, 2023

Professor of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Yehudah Mirsky was in Israel on Saturday, October 7, during the terrorist attacks by Hamas. He shared his personal reflections on what happened and their implications for Israeli society and politics.

A person high fives the Brandeis Judge mascot's gavel

October 16, 2023

See photo highlights from the weekend.

People celebrating inside the gala tent

October 16, 2023

Thousands of proud alumni, students and families filled campus Oct. 13-15 to celebrate the university's 75th anniversary.

A woman starts to cry during a rally in support of Israel at the Boston Common.

October 11, 2023

Alexander Kaye, the Karl, Harry, and Helen Stoll Assistant Professor of Israel Studies and director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, answers questions on the attacks and what the future may hold.

Deborah and Shlomi Matias

October 11, 2023

Deborah and Shlomi Matias, the daughter and son-in-law of Ilan Troen ’63, the Stoll Family Professor Emeritus in Israel Studies, were shot to death early Saturday morning in their home in Beersheba, Israel, by Hamas militants. Here, Troen offers a first-person account and perspective.

Person typing at a computer/Getty Images

October 6, 2023

A Brandeis internship program is giving undergraduate students real world experience while bringing innovation to the university community and beyond.

Four students outdoors

October 4, 2023

As the university marks its 75th anniversary, current students are forging the future. Eitan Marks ’24, however, is dedicated to conserving the past.

Drew Weissman

October 2, 2023

Drew Weissman ’81, GSAS MA’81, P’15, H’23, has won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with collaborator Katalin Karikó, H’23, for their work on mRNA vaccines.

September 20, 2023

Tree for the Taking — founded by Sam Aronson ’20, Heller MBA’23, and Alden Kennedy, Heller MBA’23 — is crafting guitars for a more sustainable future.

Person dressed in yellow performs on stage, a person wearing a Flounder fish costume is seen in the background

September 20, 2023

A cast of 65 performers and 32 stage technicians brought “The Little Mermaid” to stage in an impressive 24 hours.

September 20, 2023

Follow the Brandeis Klezmer band members who are not only reviving this rich musical heritage but also sharing it with the world.

Noah Risley

September 19, 2023

Noah Risley ’24 spoke with Brandeis Stories about upcoming major Student Union changes, the importance of inclusivity, and ways to get involved in student government.

September 14, 2023

On Sept. 12, Cameron Samuels ’26, Executive Director of Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT), testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, addressing book bans affecting students across the country.

Rupam Saha works at a computer the Physics lab

September 8, 2023

Rupam Saha, a fourth year physics PhD candidate, talks about his work designing self-limited structures.

Jeffrey Shoulson

September 5, 2023
Arts and Sciences

Meet the new Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Jeffrey Shoulson.

A then/now style image with an archival photo on the left and a current photo on the right. Both photos show students sitting on a wall

August 31, 2023
Institutional Advancement

Join the entire Brandeis community - alumni, friends, family, students, and staff - for an anniversary celebration 75 years in the making this October.

Three colorful paintings on a gallery wall

August 31, 2023

“Lives Eliminated, Dreams Illuminated” pairs photographs of young women murdered in the Holocaust with paintings and music. The exhibition opens Sept. 7.

Ephraim Zimmerman seated with a laptop computer

August 30, 2023

Ephraim Zimmerman ’25 came to Brandeis with a vision: to learn the skills he would need for a future in quantitative finance and software engineering.

Students walking down steps, their images blurred

August 28, 2023

The newest Brandeisians filled their residence halls and said goodbye to their families on Move-In Day, on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

August 28, 2023

The incoming students unpacked their belongings, greeted their new roommates, said goodbye to their families, and began their Brandeis journey on Sunday, August 27.

Brain with puzzle pieces out

August 18, 2023

Elizabeth Mahon, a psychology PhD candidate, spent the summer in the Lifespan Lab working to identify the precursors for Alzheimer's disease.

Declan at the New England Aquarium

August 18, 2023

Internships can provide students with amazing opportunities and experience, but they aren’t always financially accessible. The World of Work Fellowship changes that for Brandeis students.

Arghavan Khosravi, The Orange Curtain, 2022. Acrylic on canvas over shaped wood panel, on wood panel. 64 1/2 x 49 in.

August 17, 2023

Iranian artist Arghavan Khosravi’s first comprehensive museum survey is now on view

Students engaging with posters at SciFest

August 15, 2023

After countless hours dedicated to summer research, undergraduate students across the sciences shared their findings.

Hip-hop artist collage

August 10, 2023

In his class Hip-hop History and Culture, Professor Chad Williams charts the trajectory of the musical genre from its roots in the African Diaspora to Cardi B.

A group of students posing for the camera

August 8, 2023

The Lurie Undergraduate Fellowship offers opportunity to learn policy and create community.

Students visit a landmark with professor Cindy Thomas

July 27, 2023

This summer, 15 Brandeis students, each with a variety of majors related to public health, experienced their coursework through a global lens.

Two people in a lab wearing masks

July 27, 2023

Thomas Gray, a PhD candidate in neuroscience, shares insights into his research, sources of inspiration, and experiences with mentorship.

Daniel Block stands with two apple trees

July 7, 2023

With funding from a Projects for Peace grant, Daniel Block ’25 is helping make farming in rural Illinois more sustainable.

A man in a beige suit sits on a bed, looking up and away

June 1, 2023
Institutional Advancement

Maya Sigel ’04 dazzles viewers by combining ’50s aesthetics and futuristic elements

Kate stands in water with ducks behind her

May 15, 2023

A desire to make a difference, a love for the outdoors and little help from her mentors helped Kate Danziger ’23 find her dream job.

A student sitting at a pottery wheel

May 11, 2023

For decades, the Brandeis Pottery Club has been a creative hub for students from all disciplines to gather and create art together.

May 5, 2023

Ever wonder what's out there past the Earth's stratosphere? The Brandeis Astronomy Club touches on their fascination with space, the physical universe, and how the club formed a community and bond.

Mazzi Ingram poses with a pile of clothing.

May 2, 2023

Through her sustainable efforts both on and off campus, the environmental studies major is making an impact.

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May 1, 2023

What happened at Brandeis this year? Read on and be amazed! [Summary]

Jessie holds an iPad with her grandmother on it

May 1, 2023

jessie neal, GSAS MA'23, has spent their graduate program dedicated to exploring CHamoru culture. Their greatest resource? Their grandmother.

A hand holds a gold Star of David necklace

March 2, 2023

Brandeis and the Robert K. Kraft Family and the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) have formed a partnership to address the rise of antisemitism across the country.

A person swimming in a pool

February 23, 2023
Brandeis Athletics

Sam Dienstag ’24 has been selected to the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships for the second-straight year.

February 10, 2023

Explore the dynamic and unique world of fencing at Brandeis University.

WBRS members sit in the group's office

January 30, 2023

For the first time in the history of WBRS, Brandeis’ student-run radio station will be participating in NFL’s Super Bowl media week.

Cameron Samuels stands in front of a yellow post

January 23, 2023

After discovering an internet ban on important community resources like The Trevor Project, Samuels started a movement against censorship in Katy, Texas.

Students taking a selfie at night near the Light of Reason

Scene at Brandeis is a recurring feature highlighting images captured on campus.