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05/19/2025

At the April Board of Trustees meeting, a number of A&S faculty received tenure and were promoted to full professor! Congratulations to Anne Berry (Psychology), Greg Childs (History), Yuri Doolan (History & WGS), Michael Heller (Music), Tymon Sloczynski (Economics), Michael Strand (Sociology), and Steven Wilson (Politics) on receiving tenure!

In addition, congratulations to Jon Anjaria (Anthropology), Jill Greenlee (Politics), Shantanu Jadhav (Psychology), and Kate Moran (Philosophy) who all were promoted to full professor!

05/16/2025

At Brandeis, the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program (WGS) is a locus of research, education, social engagement, and activities that explore and expand our understanding of how gender and sexuality intersect with race, class, culture, religion, ability, and more.

At graduation, WGS majors are prepared for careers in a wide range of professions, including law, health care and public health, social service, public policy, advocacy, and higher education.

Department chair ChaeRan Freeze has a special message for the graduating class. Link in bio.

05/14/2025

Did you know that Brandeis has over 20 labs dedicated to neuroscience? A large number of neuroscience majors complete senior honors research, and many become authors on scientific publications. Graduating seniors in neuroscience are exceptionally well-prepared to pursue further training in PhD or medical programs in Neuroscience and other Biological sciences. The program chair, Paul Miller, shares some words of encouragement for the class of 2025. Link in bio.

05/12/2025

While many seniors will go on to pursue an advanced degree in economics, business, law or public policy, the BA degree in economics also has prepared them for careers in business, technology, education, government — and beyond. Nidhiya Menon, department chair, shares her thoughts on the value of this major. Link in bio!

05/09/2025

By studying mathematics, graduating math majors have explored algebra, real and complex analysis, geometry, topology, and many other topics. Department Chair Jonathan Touboul has a message for the graduating seniors. Link in our profile!

05/07/2025

The American Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of American identity and the influence the United States has had on the modern world. Past graduates have gone on to work in law, communications, business, education, public policy, and the entertainment industry. Where might our graduating seniors in American Studies go this year? Program chair Maura Farrelly shares her reflections for the graduating class. Link in profile!

05/05/2025

Noa has always been fascinated by the intersection of music, language and race. This passion led her to study jazz poetry — a genre in which poetry’s rhythms and cadences merge seamlessly with musical improvisation. Read more at brandeis.edu/admissions/why-brandeis

05/02/2025

English majors graduating this spring know how to read carefully and closely, write skillfully and stylishly, and argue analytically and persuasively. Such highly sought-after abilities allow for seniors to choose a number of different paths after graduation. John Burt, department chair for English, shares his thoughts on the value of this degree. Link in bio.

04/30/2025

A politics and African and African American studies double major with minors in legal studies and journalism, Jateja was drawn to Brandeis because of its commitment to social justice, its welcoming environment and its strong academic programs. Learn about Jateja's experience at www.brandeis.edu/admissions/why-brandeis.

04/28/2025

Graduating seniors in environmental studies are well-equipped to address and work towards resolving environmental issues in the context of enviornmental justice. Brandeis environmental studies graduates go on to a wide range of environmental careers in fields such as government, non-profit, education, and more. Colleen Hitchcock, program chair for our ENVS program, offers some words of wisdom for her graduating students. Link in bio!

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