January 2026
Features
The study, led by Stephen Van Hooser, associate professor of biology, could inform future conversations about protecting vision in premature babies.
“Photorealism in Focus” and “Yinka Shonibare: Sanctuary” will be unveiled at a Feb. 11 opening celebration.
For decades, a critical surgical drug has come from pig intestines. Chemistry professor Hao Xu has found a new way to build it in the lab instead — and his discovery might help revolutionize drug manufacturing.
The popular YouTube science channel talked with Hannah Yevick, assistant professor of physics, and postdoctoral researcher Caroline Martin about the lab's research and the inspiration for Yevick's work.
The Winter 2025/2026 edition of Brandeis Magazine discusses Brandeis’ innovative leadership in the ever-shifting landscape of higher education; takes you behind the scenes at a state-of-the-art light microscopy lab; and shares many other fascinating stories about the university’s alumni, faculty, students and staff.
Professor Naghmeh Sohrabi says many factors make this wave of protests different.
On Mafia island, clues to ancient life turn up constantly beneath visitors’ feet. A walk along its idyllic beaches reveals pottery shards, coins and other artifacts of ancient trade, all washed from the sands by turquoise waves.
Dr. Thier served as university president from 1991-1994.
Altman advised five U.S. presidents and taught for decades in the classroom at Brandeis.
In the News
President Arthur Levine interviewed
Announcement of Bulbul Chakraborty's Obie Award for performance in "Rheology"
Article covering announcement of new trustees John Katzman and Len Asper ’86, P’25
Professor Nader Habibi interviewed
Professor Nader Habibi interviewed
Professor Yehudah Mirsky quoted
Naghmeh Sohrabi, the Charles (Corky) Goodman Professor of Middle East History and the Director for Research at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies, interviewed
Book review by Seth Winberg, executive director of Hillel at Brandeis and senior chaplain
Feature on $18 million gift from Peter Jordan to Brandeis
Professor Hannah Yevick and postdoctoral researcher Caroline Martin interviewed
Feature on Peter Jordan's gift of $18 million to Brandeis
Professor Margie Lachman quoted
Professor Nader Habibi interviewed. Subscription required. Note: Article is in French; translation may be required.
Professor Benjamin Shiller interviewed
Brandeis ENACT: The Abraham Feinberg Educational Network for Active Civic Transformation featured
Naghmeh Sohrabi, Charles (Corky) Goodman Professor of Middle East History and the Director for Research at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies, interviewed
Naghmeh Sohrabi, Charles (Corky) Goodman Professor of Middle East History and the Director for Research at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies, interviewed
Professor Nader Habibi quoted
New Rose Art Museum exhibit featured
Obituary for former Brandeis president
Professor Nader Habibi interviewed
Professor Nader Habibi interviewed
Professor Nader Habibi interviewed
Article on Altman's accomplishments in health policy
Professor Nader Habibi interviewed
Of Note
Levine’s appointment to the inaugural ASU+GSV Higher Education Insights Board and upcoming GSV Lifetime Achievement Award underscore his leadership in advancing the Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts.
Tech entrepreneur and media industry veteran join the Brandeis Board of Trustees.
Graduate researchers across the disciplines share snapshots of their current projects and reflect on the collaborators and mentors who made them possible.
Brandeis alumna Karen Rogol ’98 has been appointed assistant vice president of Alumni Relations.
Programming aims to help Brandeis graduate students explore careers and build the skills they will need to get the jobs they want.
The gift will create a new senior professorship in theoretical chemistry, a junior professorship in physical chemistry, and three new graduate research fellowships in the Chemistry Department.
Brandeis is part of a research institute developing classroom artificial intelligence partners that has recently had its National Science Foundation-funded research grant renewed.
The renowned health economist and former interim Brandeis president advised five U.S. presidential administrations.