Brandeis Stories

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.

Zac Gondelman standing in front of Air Force One

Brandeis undergraduate Zac Gondelman ’26 named Truman Scholar

For the second year in a row, a Brandeis undergraduate has been awarded a Truman Scholarship, the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the United States.

Stuart Weitzman speaks into a microphone at a podium.

Brandeis awards fashion icon Stuart Weitzman Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship

Stuart Weitzman visited campus to receive the Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship and shared insights with students, faculty, alumni, and aspiring entrepreneurs on building a successful business.

Abigail Arnold stands at the "Jeopardy!" podium with host Ken Jennings.

Brandeis administrator makes appearance on “Jeopardy!”

Fulfilling a life-long dream to compete on America’s premiere game show, Abigail Arnold, GSAS PhD’20 has her day in the limelight.

In the News

Climate change gets the spotlight at Rise Up Boston in the Museum of Science

The Boston Globe

Brandeis environmental studies students quoted

A Jewish baking tradition rises in the age of Instagram

NPR

Shayna Weiss, Senior Associate Director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, quoted

Floods in Waltham – local memories help prepare for climate-related challenges

The Waltham Times

Research by Brandeis faculty members featured

A group of students participate in a yoga class as two puppies run around the room.
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

Of Note

Review: “Rheology” at the Bushwick Starr

Review of “Rheology,” an off-Broadway play featuring professor Bulbul Chakraborty

In 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition, students bring research to wide audience with concision and flair

On April 4, students, faculty and staff gathered for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’ Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, where graduate students had just three minutes to explain their research to a general audience.

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.