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Students play frisbee on the Brandeis campus.

October 31, 2025

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Brandeis police officers, one holding a plaque

October 31, 2025

Only a small number of university police departments in the state are certified by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission.

Students walking on the Brandeis campus in the fall.

October 30, 2025

Brandeis University has announced its membership with The Jed Foundation’s JED Campus Network to support student mental health and well-being.

three people in cap and gown at a graduation ceremony.

October 29, 2025

Legendary music producer and manager Jon Landau ’68, H’19 is portrayed in the just-out Bruce Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere.”

Janet L. Yellen

October 29, 2025

The former Federal Reserve chair and U.S. Treasury Secretary had a new Distinguished Chair in Business named in her honor.

Andrea Campbell

October 28, 2025

The state attorney general encouraged students to embrace their personal narratives.

Israel and Palestine flags

October 28, 2025

Professor Nader Habibi discusses shifting attitudes toward Israel, the influence of U.S. diplomacy and what to watch as the region moves into the next phase of the agreement.

October 27, 2025

For Noah Levy ’26, an internship with Congressman Steny Hoyer connected classroom learning to real-world impact on national and global issues.

Two people eat popcorn while watching a movie.

October 27, 2025

American studies professor Thomas Doherty discusses the horror genre’s evolution and its enduring popularity among moviegoers.

Yehudah Mirsky

October 22, 2025

How history shapes the latest ceasefire, and what the future holds: Professor Yehudah Mirsky discusses the state of the Israel-Hamas agreement.

Khalil Shikaki

October 22, 2025

Khalil Shikaki discussed what the Israel-Hamas ceasefire means in the short-term for everyday Palestinians, what could derail subsequent phases of this plan and what needs to happen for a sustainable peace.

A scene from "The Shining" of a woman screaming and a man breaking through a door with an axe.

October 21, 2025

From films suitable for scaredy-cats and young children to those for horror fanatics, Doherty has a recommendation for everyone.

Elizabeth Ford '27 standing in front of the Healthy Acadia sign.

October 20, 2025

In her conservative hometown, Elizabeth Ford ’27 spent a summer measuring whether belonging can be the best medicine.

A man stands with a horse.

October 15, 2025

Co-produced by anthropology professor Patricia Alvarez Astacio, “Backside” tells the stories of migrants who work at Churchill Downs, away from the cameras, festivities and glamour most people associate with the Kentucky Derby.

A student getting a professional headshot at the career fair

October 15, 2025

The event brought together employers across industries, offering students a chance to explore a wide range of career paths and practice their networking skills.

Lauren Farley ’26

October 14, 2025

Lauren Farley ’26 spent her summer learning about sales, business development and event planning as an intern with the American Clean Power Association.

Vivienne Raczkowski walks through a field of wildflowers holding a net.

October 6, 2025

Vivienne Raczkowski ’26 spent the summer studying pollinators across Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks as part of a FIELDS Fellowship.

Lewis Brooks

September 29, 2025

Lewis Brooks ’80, P’16, will lead the newly created Center for Careers and Applied Liberal Arts, a cornerstone of the university’s effort to reimagine higher education.

A student plays the guitar for two other students outside on the Brandeis campus.

September 29, 2025

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Noam Reiner ’27

September 29, 2025

Working at Capital One through the company’s Analyst Early Internship Program gave Noam Reiner ’27 a chance to fine-tune her career goals.

Jack Forrester ’23 working at the Caterpillar Lab.

September 25, 2025

After discovering passions for entomology and macro photography at Brandeis, Jack Forrester ‘23 is tracking down some of New England’s rarest caterpillar species while working for a prominent research lab.

Karen Hansen

September 24, 2025

Professor emerita Karen Hansen’s new book reflects on her high school alma mater as an example of transformational education — with lessons for today.

Chloé Bakayoko ’26 standing outside of the Massachusetts General Hospital.

September 22, 2025

Through an internship in the Brain Trauma Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, Chloé Bakayoko ’26 assists with research focused on childhood brain injuries.

Arthur Levine speaks at a podium.

September 17, 2025

Brandeis alumnus and higher education scholar will lead the university through 2027.

Shamsi Mumtahina Momo

September 15, 2025

Bringing Boston’s tech conference energy to Brandeis, Momo is turning inspiration into action on campus.

Gustavo Nascimento ’27

September 15, 2025

Gustavo Nascimento ’27 is working to protect the world’s most vital ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

Panelists speak during a Brandeis event at the Press Club

September 11, 2025

The Sept. 10 event detailed Brandeis University's plan to fortify career paths for Brandeis students and provide a roadmap for other institutions.

Ria Escamilla-Gil

September 11, 2025

As she steps into her new role, Escamilla-Gil ’27 discusses her path to campus, her priorities as president and her hopes for the future.

A group of young people hold up non-alcoholic drinks at a party to make a toast.

September 9, 2025

Psychology professor Don Katz, a taste expert, shares his take on this growing trend.

Gabriella Chiquiar-Rabinovich sitting at a table surrounded by files and boxes at the Jewish Women’s Archive

September 8, 2025

Gabriella Chiquiar-Rabinovich ’27 spent the summer uncovering the histories of accomplished, yet often overlooked, figures in Jewish history.

A professor speaks to a classroom of students who are working on a project at a large table.

September 2, 2025

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Louis Brandeis statue in the fall.

September 2, 2025

New faculty members will join the Brandeis community, bringing fresh expertise and perspectives across disciplines and areas of inquiry.

September 2, 2025

For Jae Fioribello ’28, a summer internship at Central Square Theater helped bridge the gap between passion and profession.

Samuel Hadego stands with classmates in front of Chichen Itza.

August 28, 2025

Every year, Brandeis students study abroad in more than 40 countries, gaining new insights and becoming global citizens in the process.

August 25, 2025

Students moved into residence halls, met roommates and started making Brandeis their new home as campus sprang to life for Move-in Day and New Student Orientation.

Students sit in the audience at the Hiatt Career Center Orientation event.

August 25, 2025

Staff from the Hiatt Career Center invited first-year students to think creatively about how a Brandeis liberal arts education can help shape their future.

Walid Ichcho performing research in a lab at his internship.

August 25, 2025

This summer, Walid Ichcho ’27 put his passion for medicine and research into practice during a 12-week internship at Stanford Medicine.

Matthew Pfeffer working on a laptop at his law firm internship.

August 18, 2025

Matthew Pfeffer ’27, an economics and art history major, never planned on a career in law — until his Brandeis education helped him thrive at a top New York firm and sparked a new career path.

A person using their smartphone in front of a futuristic background.

August 12, 2025

School of Business and Economics professor Benjamin Shiller discusses the opportunities, challenges and consumer impacts of the rapidly evolving practice.

The Shapiro Science Center filled with student presenting their research posters.

August 12, 2025

Each summer, Brandeis students immerse themselves in faculty-mentored research and share their discoveries at a campus poster session, highlighting the breadth of undergraduate scientists at the university.

Lauren Balfour ’28

August 12, 2025

During an internship in Jackson, Mississippi, Lauren Balfour ’28 learned how transformative it can be for Southern Jews to share religious and cultural experiences, make connections and understand their region’s complicated past.

Students use pipettes in a lab.

August 7, 2025

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A blurry photo of a baseball player swinging a bat.

August 5, 2025

Athletics photographer Daniel Oren ’27 showcases the technique, skill, emotion and triumph that make sports so compelling.

Greg Roitbourd '26 stands on a dock in front of a large NOAA research boat.

August 4, 2025

Greg Roitbourd ’26 is using acoustic technology to study ecosystems in the North Atlantic — and finding his sea legs in the process.

July 31, 2025

Behind the scenes at this storied Boston institution, Lyra Gold ’27 is discovering what it takes to become a marine scientist.

People cross the street near billboards advertising the new "Superman" film in Times Square

July 28, 2025

Why do superhero reboots like Fantastic Four keep dominating theaters? Film expert Thomas Doherty breaks down what these summer blockbusters reveal about us.

Illustration of two classrooms, representing different types of learning environments, with data overlaid.

July 25, 2025

Amid escalating federal scrutiny over antisemitism and a perceived “woke” bias on college campuses, new research from Brandeis University’s Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies offers a more complex portrait of faculty viewpoints and classroom learning environments.

Two students in the Genesis program work together on a project

July 24, 2025

Every summer, Brandeis University becomes a vibrant hub for pluralistic Jewish learning through Genesis, a precollege program that brings together high school students from across the globe in an immersive academic and community experience.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

July 2, 2025

Professor Yehudah Mirsky discusses Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu’s strategic worldview, its implications for future dealings with the world and his relationship with President Trump.

A police officer stands guard as demonstrators wave flags and cheer during a gathering to honor Iran’s military forces.

June 25, 2025

Professor Nader Habibi reflects on the internal and external pressures shaping Iran’s future — from economic sanctions and political unrest to diplomacy and geopolitical uncertainty.

The cover of the Summer 2025 Brandeis Magazine

June 12, 2025

The Summer 2025 edition of Brandeis Magazine delivers fascinating stories, including how a Brandeis graduate played a key role in preserving Notre-Dame Cathedral’s iconic sound in the wake of the building’s devastating 2019 fire and an inside look at the university’s plans for a new 631-bed residence hall.

Anita Hill speaking at a wooden podium

June 4, 2025

University professor and legal scholar Anita Hill delivered a forceful defense of the federal judiciary as the primary guardian of American democracy during a constitutional crisis created by the Trump administration.

Floriesha Bastien, Gauri Gajeshwar and Dalya Koller

June 4, 2025

Three recent Brandeis University graduates have received Fulbright awards to teach or conduct research abroad.

Two students work on a laptop together in the library.

May 30, 2025

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May 21, 2025

Congratulations to the undergraduate and graduate students who make up the Brandeis University Class of 2025!

Two graduating students dressed in academic regalia smile at Commencement.

May 21, 2025

The Class of 2025 gathered with family, friends and faculty to celebrate their achievements during the undergraduate Commencement ceremony.

A person sings the National Anthem from the podium during Commencement.

May 21, 2025

Graduates from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the Brandeis International Business School and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies participated in the afternoon ceremony.

Aerial view of two students dressed in academic regalia high-fiving at the "Light of Reason" sculpture.

May 16, 2025

In the days leading up to Brandeis’ 74th Commencement, the Class of 2025 comes together for a final week filled with celebration, reflection and excitement for the next chapter.

Elizabeth Dina Mahon, Jourdan Parent and Elizabeth Dina Mahon

May 13, 2025

Brandeis graduate students pursue rigorous academics shaped by personal values, mentorship and the freedom to grow into confident professionals. Three members of the Class of 2025 reflect on their experiences and share their insights.

A collage of six students featured

May 12, 2025

Every graduating class leaves its mark — but the Brandeis Class of 2025 has done so with resilience, creativity and a deep sense of purpose. Meet six students who share how Brandeis shaped their paths.

Bulbul Chakraborty and Shayok Misha Chowdhury on stage for the play, Rheology

May 7, 2025

Brandeis physicist Bulbul Chakraborty, acclaimed for her work on the physics of fragile matter, makes her acting debut opposite her son in Rheology — a genre-defying play where science and mortality meet on stage.

A woman presenting a scientific poster to an audience

May 6, 2025

More than 570 Brandeis students showcased their scholarly and creative work at the fifth annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Symposium, marking the highest participation in the event's history.

Two students examine an insect in the woods. One student holds the insect while the other takes a photo.

May 1, 2025

For the ninth consecutive year, Brandeis University students joined the City Nature Challenge, a massive worldwide “bioblitz” that strives to document urban biodiversity.

Hana Klempnauer Miller stands in front of a purple flowering bush

May 1, 2025

Hana Klempnauer Miller ’25 will deliver the undergraduate student address at this year’s Commencement, where she will reflect on themes of advocacy and resilience.

Giselle Gabriel smiling. She is wearing a small pin depicting the Flag of Dominica.

May 1, 2025

Giselle Gabriel, Heller MA’25, will deliver the graduate student address at this year’s Commencement, sharing her journey of embracing the unknown and finding resilience through community, mentorship, and faith.

The "Love, Black Men" exhibit in Usdan.

May 1, 2025

Through her lens, Efosa Ologbosere ’27 seeks to honor and showcase the stories of Black men on campus.

Students sit outside together at a table on a sunny day.

April 30, 2025

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

April 29, 2025

Anna Martin ’26 shares how joining The Justice, Brandeis’ independent student newspaper, helped her find community, passion and a new career path.

Zac Gondelman standing in front of Air Force One

April 18, 2025

For the second year in a row, a Brandeis undergraduate has been awarded a Truman Scholarship, the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the United States.

Stuart Weitzman speaks into a microphone at a podium.

April 15, 2025

Stuart Weitzman visited campus to receive the Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship and shared insights with students, faculty, alumni, and aspiring entrepreneurs on building a successful business.

Abigail Arnold stands at the "Jeopardy!" podium with host Ken Jennings.

April 11, 2025

Fulfilling a life-long dream to compete on America’s premiere game show, Abigail Arnold, GSAS PhD’20 has her day in the limelight.

Jonathan Sarna, Shirley Ann Jackson and Jim Obergefell

April 2, 2025

Brandeis will award honorary degrees to Shirley Ann Jackson, Jim Obergefell, and Jonathan D. Sarna ’75, GSAS MA’75.

A group of students take a yoga class while puppies run through the room.

March 31, 2025

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Three students sit and talk at a table at Brandeis University.

March 27, 2025

Three transfer students found a welcoming community, meaningful friendships and a place to celebrate their Jewish identities at Brandeis.

Student actors dance together on a dimly lit stage.

March 18, 2025

Under the direction of Dmitry Troyanovsky and with set design from the Department of Theater Arts chair Cameron Anderson, students, faculty and staff imagine, create, build and rehearse for the Brandeis production of “Intractable Woman.”

Mark Katz standing next to the event poster for the "Rap and Redemption on Death Row" presentation.

March 17, 2025

Alim Braxton, a writer, rapper, and activist living on death row, shared lessons on life, death, and finding purpose during a DEIS Impact 2025 presentation at Brandeis University.

Dean Baquet speaking into a microphone with a Brandeis banner in the background

March 12, 2025

Legendary former New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet spoke on the Brandeis campus last week, and warned about the dangers facing the country in our hyper-polarized time

A group of dancers performs on stage.

February 28, 2025

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Image of an ancient greek statue of a man and a woman looking at each other

February 13, 2025

Brandeis classicist Joel Christensen ’01, GSAS MA’01 has some thoughts about love — and the subtle ways that the ancient Greeks once defined it.

Two students sit side by side in a sunny hallway looking at their laptops.

January 31, 2025

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

Ava Towle looks into a microscope while dissecting fruit flies

January 28, 2025

Ava Towle's first experience as “fly flipper” — a lab assistant that keeps fly stocks alive — helped spark a lasting passion for hands-on research.

Reverend Doctor Brandon Thomas Crowley speaks to an audience.

January 20, 2025

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.

A student unpacks inside a residence hall

January 13, 2025

The Midyear Class of 2028 embarked on their long-awaited Brandeis journey on Sunday.

Julianne Pelaez headshot

January 8, 2025

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.

January 8, 2025

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

Two people playing in the snow on the Brandeis campus

December 20, 2024

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December 18, 2024

Explore photos from the Brandeis annual holiday concert, and join us as we revisit some of the highlights from the past year at Brandeis.

Shakespeare's Sisters book cover and Ramie Targoff

December 11, 2024

The New Yorker magazine has named “Shakespeare’s Sisters: How Women Wrote the Renaissance,” by professor Ramie Targoff as one of the best books of 2024.

An antique book is open on a black background. Text reads: A New Chapter. Nazi-looted books from Jewish libraries find a home at Brandeis.

December 10, 2024

The Winter 2024/2025 edition of Brandeis Magazine delivers compelling features, including a look at the university library’s collection of heirless works recovered by Allied forces after World War II; captivating photos and videos; and an introduction to Brandeis’ new interim president.

Illustration of a woman holding a bunch of yellow balloons. Each balloon has a cartoon face that shows a different emotion.

December 3, 2024

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.

Two students drawing at a table in the Oasis Lounge.

November 22, 2024

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Black and white photo of a classroom in the 1950s. A large animal skeleton is seen in the background.

November 14, 2024

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

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

November 12, 2024

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

Two people on the Brandeis campus holding a brown Gen One Network t-shirt

November 8, 2024

The Gen One Network is a community dedicated to supporting and celebrating first-generation students at Brandeis.

Red, white and blue striped background. A person holds a newspaper with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on the front page along with words in Arabic.

November 6, 2024

Originally published in The Conversation, Professor Nader Habibi offers commentary on how Trump's victory has led to a decline in the value of Iran's currency, rial.

Arthur Levine

November 4, 2024

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

Two people with pumpkins on their heads standing behind the Brandeis sign on South Street. Colorful mums are in bloom.

October 31, 2024

Social media student ambassadors share some spooktacular moments on the Brandeis campus.

Hebrew Fellowship Consortium staff members

October 30, 2024

Launched in 2022, the consortium is working to expand exponentially the number of proficient Hebrew speakers worldwide.

Allan Lichtman holding speaking into a microphone

October 29, 2024

Renowned historian shares his insights on presidential election