July 2025
Features
Behind the scenes at this storied Boston institution, Lyra Gold ’27 is discovering what it takes to become a marine scientist.
Why do superhero reboots like Fantastic Four keep dominating theaters? Film expert Thomas Doherty breaks down what these summer blockbusters reveal about us.
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.
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.
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.
In the News
Brandeis study featured
Brandeis study featured
Article by Leonard Saxe, director of the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies
Olivia Baldwin’s exhibition at the Kniznick Gallery featured
Article by Professor Yehudah Mirsky
Letter to the editor by Professor Yehudah Mirsky
Article by Professor Nader Habibi
University Professor, emeritus, Jonathan Sarna ’75, MA’75, H’25 quoted
University Professor, emeritus, Jonathan Sarna ’75, MA’75, H’25 featured
Professor Sara Hascal's Hebrew for Business course featured
Of Note
Brandeis University will add women's lacrosse as the newest varsity sport for the Judges, with competition set to begin during the 2026–27 academic year.
The real estate developer and founder of Aventura, Florida was a generous supporter of the university.
Brandeis University announced that Arthur Levine will assume the title of president and continue to lead the university.
The former CEO of Hasbro was a close friend and generous supporter of the university.
Fencing team members Tony Escueta and Lev BenAvram have earned Academic All-America honors, presented by College Sports Communicators.