Brandeis Stories

A group of Brandeis students stand in front of a tropical hillside in Puerto Rico.

Jamie Wire in a red sleeveless top standing in front of a multicolored-lit wall

New director focuses on resilience at the Gender and Sexuality Center

With a background in advocating for LGBTQ+ communities, Jamie Wire aims to foster resilience and empowerment among students at Brandeis.

Noah Risley on the left with a description of the Instagram post on the right. Text reads: In honor of Pride Month we are spotlighting Lavender Graduation! Congratulations to all the graduates. Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the University. The ceremony is sponsored by @brandeis_gsc.

Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the university.

Kristianna sits in an arm chair with a yellow pillow. There is a yellow flag hanging in the background and half of the photo has a pink overlay.

Pride Reps Make Sure It’s Easy To Be Yourself

As a peer mentor in the Gender and Sexuality Center, Kristianna L. ’24 has a lot to be proud of.

The Latest From Brandeis Magazine

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Brandeis on the Air

Campus radio station WBRS is a thriving anachronism, beloved by DJs past and present.

Graduates in caps and gowns walk outside

Grads Encouraged To Embrace Difference and Stay Curious

The university celebrates the Class of 2024 with words of wisdom and hope.

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Coffee Beans With an Antioxidant Kick

Java lovers everywhere will be buzzed to learn a newly commercialized technology from Brandeis can unlock powerful health benefits from coffee beans.

Julieanna Richardson speaks at a podium with SXSW 2024 on the front

The Brandeis Questionnaire

“As a little Black girl, I did not know that American history had anything to do with someone who looked like me.” ? Julieanna Richardson ’76, H’16

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Of Note

Brandeis’ Consortium for the Teaching of Hebrew joins with Tel Aviv University's Hebrew Olympiad to strengthen global Hebrew education

The Hebrew Olympiad is an international competition to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency.

76 undergraduates inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

The Brandeis University chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society has announced the election of 76 new students this year.

Brandeis tennis sends three to NCAA Singles and Doubles tournaments

Three members of the Brandeis University tennis teams will participate in the 2024 NCAA Division III Singles and Doubles tournaments over Memorial Day Weekend.