Brandeis Buzz

Get the ultimate insider's guide to Brandeis orientation! Join us as we chat with the Core Team -- Ria '27, Ryan '27, and Katelynn '26 -- who are planning every detail of your welcome to campus. They'll share their best tips for a smooth move-in, making new friends, and getting the most out of your first weeks at Brandeis. We can't wait to welcome new faces to campus this fall.

Dive into this week's Brandeis Buzz episode, featuring the Brandeis Varsity Swim & Dive Caption, Sam '26. We'll explore the challenges and triumphs of competing at a high level while navigating a demanding academic curriculum, the unique sense of family within the team, and how the lessons learned in the pool translate to life on campus. Plus, we'll give you the inside scoop on some Brandeis Swim traditions and pre-meet rituals.

In this episode of Brandeis Buzz, we sit down with Lauryn '25, a senior pursuing an Independent Interdisciplinary Major in Public Policy and Communications. Discover how a surprising first-semester journalism class sparked a passion for storytelling, leading to an unexpected but incredibly rewarding academic journey at Brandeis. From independent trips to report on stories like New York Fashion Week, to becoming deputy editor for one of Brandeis' student newspapers, The Justice, Lauryn has taken journalism, advocacy, and storytelling beyond the classroom.

In the first episode of Brandeis Buzz, join Brandeis students Naomi '26 and Riley '25, as they discuss Riley's experience as a Jewish student at Brandeis. From the Genesis Precollege Program to 2024 Hillel President, Riley has been able to define her Jewish identity and gain impactful leadership experience, skills and insights that are not only shaping her time at Brandeis but also preparing her for a successful journey as she prepares to graduate from Brandeis and begin her career.

Welcome to Brandeis Buzz! Before we jump into the first episode, we want to introduce you to our hosts for this season, Naomi '26, Ella '26, and Reese '25.