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Brandeis applications up 40%: Final faculty meeting of the academic year

(05/18/26 7:47pm)

On May 14, Brandeis held the last faculty meeting of the spring semester at 2 p.m. in the Shapiro Campus Center Multipurpose Room. President Arthur Levine ’70 announced the results from the Faculty Senate elections, gave remarks and updates about student enrollment, and Founding Director of Brandeis’ new Center for Careers and Applied Liberal Arts, Lewis Brooks ’80, discussed more updates to Brandeis’ new microcredentials program. Finally, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Carol Fierke announced the names of this year’s retiring faculty and a motion was passed to require faculty to submit their list of degree candidates to the provost and allow the provost to make any additional corrections or amendments to the aforementioned list of degree recipients. 


Brandeis University class of 2026 undergraduate commencement

(05/18/26 7:46pm)

On Sunday, May 17, Brandeis kicked off their 75th undergraduate commencement ceremony in Gosman Sports and Convocation Center, broadcasted live via Zoom for those who were unable to join  in-person. The warm weather and cloudless sky were the perfect backdrop for the many families and friends that came to celebrate the class of 2026. Students wore decorated caps and chords or stoles that honored their extracurricular and academic achievements. This year’s ceremony featured keynote speaker and honorary degree recipient Sheryl Sandberg and a student address from Khimaya Bagla ’26.





Brandeis sports: setting the record straight

(04/28/26 10:45am)

Brandeis sports. It seems to be common knowledge, or rather, public perception, that saying these two words next to each other are oxymoronic. Our University has typically been known for the quality of their academics over their sports, and the student body tends to enforce that notion. That being said, The Justice Editorial Board believes that Brandeis sports are currently undergoing a renaissance, and we want to encourage the student body to recognize the work our athletes and coaches put in to compete with other schools.


Student Union Marathon allocations decline as demand outpaces budget again

(04/28/26 10:00am)

Student Union’s annual Marathon report revealed an overall decrease in funds for student organizations in 2026-2027 from the previous cycle. According to an April 22 email from the Allocations Board, “The total requested amount exceeded the available budget, making allocations limited.”



Class confusion: A comprehensive guide

(04/21/26 2:39pm)

Class registration can be a tumultuous if not frightening time for the Brandeis student body. Deciding on a semester schedule while balancing major and minor requirements can be a challenge for anyone interacting with the registrar, prepared or not. Given the mounting stress prior to class registration day, The Justice’s Editorial Board wishes to recommend some classes we have taken that may fly under the radar come fall registration.


Brandeis basketball: a celebrated history

(04/21/26 2:14pm)

The National Basketball Association playoffs officially kicked off this year on April 18, marking the most exciting time to be a basketball fan. Given Brandeis’ proximity to Boston, it’s hard not to get swept up in the excitement of the NBA postseason, especially when it’s with a historic franchise like the Boston Celtics. It’s not often that the whirlwind of Boston sports culture makes its way to our university, which is why The Justice Editorial Board would like to thank Brandeis University for bringing Celtics star and reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Payton Pritchard, to campus. 



A warmer campus

(04/21/26 5:23pm)

After months of cold weather, a short stretch of warm, sunny days brought Brandeis students outside in large numbers. People gathered on the grass, studied on benches and lingered in places that had sat empty during the winter. Campus immediately felt happier and more alive.



Ballots and Boba: Student Union Elections Kicks Off

(03/31/26 10:00am)

On Tuesday, March 30, the Student Union held its spring elections. To promote student participation, Student Union hosted an event in the Shapiro Campus Center, offering boba from Kung Fu Tea to students who showed that they voted in the election. The ballot included positions on the executive board, open Senatorial seats and spots on the Allocations Board. 






Road to the Oscars: “Marty Supreme” and “F1”

(03/19/26 10:29pm)

In the lead-up to the 2026 Academy Awards, many people try to watch all 10 Best Picture nominees to see which movies should be considered the best of the year. However, with how long it takes to find and watch all of the films, it can be easy to miss one and then have no idea why it was nominated for Best Picture. But now, you do not have to worry about missing a nominee: the Road to the Oscars series has arrived! Over the past several weeks, I have been watching and writing reviews for all 10 Best Picture nominees so that you, faithful Justice readers, can hear my opinions about the films and gain some insight into why each movie was nominated.


Former Washington Post editor discusses current state of journalism

(03/17/26 10:00am)

On Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off over 300 of its roughly 800-person newsroom. The layoffs resulted in both the sports and books departments being removed, a significantly smaller metro section and cuts to international correspondents and editors, many of whom were based in the Middle East. These layoffs came after several years of failing profits, decreasing numbers of subscribers and changes to leadership that further sank the paper.