President Ron Liebowitz hosts virtual check-in about fall semester
As the University kicked off a semester unlike ever before, administration updated students and family to answer questions and concerns.
Virtual Sankofa Community Conference discusses racial justice
The Heller School hosted a two-day event discussing racism and how it intersects with COVID-19, disability rights, education and restorative justice.
Plans for new dining contract disrupted by COVID-19
Uncertainty regarding expected changes of dining contracts arises following COVID-19, and students share their experiences regarding on-campus dining in the summer months.
University organizes virtual mini Commencement ceremonies to honor graduating students
To celebrate the class of 2020, University departments have organized several days of online mini celebrations.
University President updates Brandeis community on COVID-19 Task Force and revenue loss
President Liebowitz discussed the impacts of COVID-19 on University finances and the fall 2020 semester in an email sent out to the Brandeis community.
Student Union postpones spring elections
To ensure that their efforts are directed toward supporting students during the COVID-19 crisis, the Student Union will hold elections in the fall.
Student Union delivers virtual State of the Union address
The Student Union recapped their accomplishments for the 2019-2020 school year and discussed their response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Take Back the Night 2020 takes place online
The Justice spoke to the organizers of the event about the history and purpose of TBTN, and the challenges of hosting it virtually.
Parents of Brandeis students donate thousands of masks to local Massachusetts hospitals
As mask shortages became more prevalent in the United States, parents of Brandeis students donated protective equipment to students flying home and local Massachusetts hospitals.
Sodexo will continue its contract with the University until June 2022
Let’s consciously uncouple the United States
Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg H’96
COVID-19 brings forth sustainability challenges for the University
The Waltham Public Library begins a project to collect residents’ experiences with COVID-19