
From Mobile to the mountains: How Vivienne Raczkowski ’26 found her place in environmental studies
Vivienne Raczkowski ’26 spent the summer studying pollinators across Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks as part of a FIELDS Fellowship to examine the impacts of climate change.

Brandeis remembers alumnus and trustee Curtis Tearte ’73
A leader and devoted Brandeisian, Tearte dedicated his life to expanding opportunity for others, mentoring future leaders and strengthening the university.

Brandeis alumna Ieva Jusionyte named MacArthur Fellow
Cultural anthropologist, professor and author Ieva Jusionyte, GSAS MA’07, PhD’12, has been named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow.

Lewis Brooks named founding director of new Center for Careers and Applied Liberal Arts
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.

On a quest for the electric bug
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.

Arthur Levine officially installed as president of Brandeis University
Brandeis alumnus and higher education scholar will lead the university through 2027.

Internships at Brandeis
Through internships, Brandeis students explore interests, develop professional skills and prepare for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.
Around Campus

Brandeis University announces the launch of four new academic schools
Reshaping the academic enterprise will prepare Brandeis students to apply the liberal arts to better activate their learning and be career ready.

Brandeis University and Hillel at Brandeis announce major initiative to strengthen Jewish life on campus
Renovation of former Kutz Hall underscores Brandeis’ historic mission and investment in the Jewish future

Brandeis announces new 631-bed residence hall as part of major campus investment
The new residence hall project signals long-term commitment to student life, sustainability, summer programming and the future of the Waltham campus.

Scene at Brandeis
Scene at Brandeis is a series featuring the work of Brandeis' staff photographers from the past month.
By Dan Holmes and Gaelen Morse