Dr. Danielle Allen, recipient of the Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize, speaks at Brandeis University on October 8, 2024.

Rebuilding democracy, one step at a time

The renowned political scholar, columnist, and public policy leader Danielle Allen addressed a packed room at Brandeis after accepting the 2024 Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize, which recognizes lasting scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic and/or religious relations.

Three people outlined in white.

Brandeis alumni making an impact

The alumni who make up the 2024 BOLD Rising Stars are already leaving their mark in their chosen field within 10 years of graduating.

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Should we expect post-election violence?

In the run-up to the presidential election, Brandeis Stories asked university faculty to provide expert analysis and insight into how the candidates might address pressing issues facing the country.

Mandy Feuerman '25 sits on a park bench

Getting out the vote on campus and beyond

Undergraduate Mandy Feuerman '25 will share her expertise with students across the country in a nationally-streamed panel discussion, “Student Voices on Voting: How Students Are Approaching the Upcoming Election.”

Of Note

The renowned political scholar, columnist, and public policy leader Danielle Allen addressed a packed room at Brandeis after accepting the 2024 Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize, which recognizes lasting scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic and/or religious relations.

The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute hosted a reunion its Gilda Slifka HBI Summer Internship program bringing together a group of interns that included Jewish communal professionals, Jewish studies academics, public policy advocates, and many others.

A dancer performs a traditional Indian Kathak dance during the Brandeis Got Talent student showcase on Family and Alumni Weekend.
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 Conversation

Most Jewish students say they sense hostility on campus, but the reasons vary, write Professor Leonard Saxe and Research Scientist Graham Wright.

Bloomberg

Professor Andy Molinsky quoted

The Conversation

Article co-written by professor Sarah Mayorga