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Check out the latest issue of Brandeis Magazine

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.

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From experience to impact: Student Union President Rani Balakrishna ’25

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

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

The power of positive thinking

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.

Shakespeare's Sisters book cover and Ramie Targoff

New Yorker magazine names Brandeis faculty book among best of 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.

Of Note

In her expanded role, Walker will continue to spearhead the undergraduate admissions office and assume oversight of student financial services and the registrar’s office under the direct leadership of the President.

The Brandeis Commitment aims to reduce financial barriers, providing predictable aid for families earning up to $200,000.

Dr. Edith Pick shares her insights into the dynamics of diversity and politics in Jewish organizations, and how Brandeis undergraduate students can navigate conflict and promote feelings of community on campus.

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Photography

Scene at Brandeis

Scene at Brandeis is a series featuring the work of Brandeis' staff photographers.

By Dan Holmes and Gaelen Morse

In the News

The New Yorker

English professor Ramie Targoff's book Shakespeare's Sisters has been named one of the best books of 2024 by The New Yorker.