Of Note

Karen Rogol ’98

January 22, 2026

Brandeis alumna Karen Rogol ’98 has been appointed assistant vice president of Alumni Relations.

Brandeis graduate students speak at a professional development event.

January 20, 2026

Programming aims to help Brandeis graduate students explore careers and build the skills they will need to get the jobs they want.

Peter Jordan sitting at a desk.

January 16, 2026

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.

James Pustejovsky

January 7, 2026

Brandeis is part of a research institute developing classroom artificial intelligence partners that has recently had its National Science Foundation-funded research grant renewed.

Stuart Altman

January 5, 2026

The renowned health economist and former interim Brandeis president advised five U.S. presidential administrations.

Career Fair

December 10, 2025

Five new microcredentials will be piloted for the spring 2026 semester.

November 25, 2025

President Levine joins the EdUp Experience Podcast to talk about how Brandeis is repositioning the liberal arts to align with the modern global digital knowledge economy.

November 24, 2025

The team traveled to the 2025 NCAA Division III Championships in Spartanburg, S.C.

Uyen Bui

November 24, 2025

Uyen Bui '27 is one of 10 D.O.O.R.S. (Development Of Our Research Scientists) scholars nationwide.

Tasbia Uddin

November 20, 2025

Tasbia Uddin '29 will serve on a youth council for the National Grid Foundation.

Foellmer '96 holding the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Veteran 50 epee award.

November 18, 2025

Brandeis alumna Kristin Foellmer ’96 became a world champion over the weekend, winning the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Veteran 50 epee title in Manama, Bahrain.

Two students work at a microscope in a lab.

November 17, 2025

The two-year award strengthens Brandeis’ ability to expand need-based aid and open doors for more undergraduates.

Brandeis cross country runners with the text "Ticket Punched."

November 16, 2025

Brandeis earned an at-large berth at the championships thanks to a third-place finish at the NCAA East Regional Championships.

Sign for SNAP benefits

November 11, 2025

Rajan Sonik, PhD’17, associate research professor, has examined how SNAP benefits relate to high-cost healthcare outcomes.

Soccer players smiling and celebrating on the field

November 11, 2025

The Brandeis University men's soccer team will return to the NCAA Division III tournament this year for the first time since 2017. The Judges earned an at-large bid to the Big Dance and will host a tournament regional on Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16.

Brandeis sign

November 5, 2025

Brandeis highlighted as one of several "Northeast Hidden Ivies" that combine academic excellence with accessibility, diversity, and modern relevance.

Rosenstiel award medal

October 29, 2025

Professor Steven Henikoff receives prestigious award for his work on genome organization and detailed mapping of the landscape of proteins that are bound to DNA.

Flora Cassen

October 27, 2025

Cassen to serve as Inaugural Lavine Family Director of the Brandeis Center for Jewish Studies, Director of Sarnat Center for the Study of Anti-Jewishness.

The five alumni and one assistant coach who were inducted into the Joseph M. Linsey Hall of Fame.

October 16, 2025

Homecoming weekend featured alumni events that celebrated decades of athletic achievement and close community bonds.

Curtis Tearte

October 10, 2025

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

Ieva Jusionyte

October 9, 2025

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

October 7, 2025

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

Michaela Sliney

September 30, 2025

Michaela Sliney has been named as the new diving coach for the Brandeis University swimming and diving team.

Larissa FastHorse

September 30, 2025

Brandeis University has awarded its prestigious Creative Arts Award for 2025 to playwright and choreographer Larissa FastHorse.

Alexandra Piñeros Shields holding an award inside the Massachusetts state house.

September 29, 2025

Professor Shields was selected as one of the distinguished Latino leaders from across the Commonwealth to be honored at Latino Excellence on the Hill.