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

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.

Curtis Tearte

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.

Ieva Jusionyte

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

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.

Jack Forrester ’23 working at the Caterpillar Lab.

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 speaks at a podium.

Arthur Levine officially installed as president of Brandeis University

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

Lauren Balfour at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

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 banner with the Shapiro Science building in the background

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.

Conceptual rendering of the new Center for Jewish Life. People are seen socializing outside a brick building.

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

Aerial rendering of new residence hall situated on the lower side of the Brandeis campus

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.

Of Note

A leader and devoted Brandeisian, Tearte dedicated his life to expanding opportunity for others, mentoring future leaders and strengthening the university.

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

The grant will support four PhD students in Sephardic studies to be admitted over a six-year period.

A student plays the guitar for friends on campus.
Photography

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

In the News

American Theatre

Brandeis Creative Arts Award winner Larissa FastHorse featured

Answers WithHeld Podcast

Professor Yehudah Mirsky interviewed

Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators Podcast

President Arthur Levine interviewed