On Friday, Jan. 30, a chemical leak occurred at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, forcing classes there to be rescheduled. According to an email sent out to Heller faculty on the 30th...
On Monday, Feb. 2, a significant fire broke out in the Sherman-Hassenfeld building. At 3:23 p.m, an email was sent out via the Brandeis Alert system stating, “There is ongoing fire activity at Sherman-Hassenfeld. Please...
DeisBikes is a club that has been attempting to gain the attention of the student body. From posts on Fizz to roaming the Club Involvement Fair with flyers, DeisBikes has made it clear that they...
Higher education has long been one of Massachusetts’ greatest strengths, a cornerstone of its economy and a defining feature of its national reputation. But a series of sweeping changes under the so-called Big Beautiful Bill...
Spotify Wrapped is one of the most anticipated pop culture events of the year. For those who don’t use music tracking software like Last.fm or stats.fm, early December is the time of year to discover...
On Nov. 24, 2025, Brandeis President Arthur Levine continued to publicize his intentions for the future of liberal arts at Brandeis in the EdUp Experience podcast, a podcast focused on figures in higher education. The...
Some stories don’t need entire pages to get their message across. Still, we must find some way to get the information from our brains to yours. For this purpose, we bring you News Made Small....
Extracurricular clubs are a core part of the college experience, and Brandeis has no shortage of them. The official list online touts over 200 unique student-run organizations covering just about every subject an undergraduate could...
On Friday, Nov. 7, the Brandeis Jewish Bund held a sit-in. According to the digital flyer posted on the Bund’s Instagram, the event was held in honor of Palestine. When asked about the intentions behind...
Two million Americans and more than 2,700 locations around the nation took to the streets on Oct. 18 for a second round of coordinated protests against the Trump administration. These protests were organized by and...
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell visited Brandeis University on Oct. 21, where she was named the 2025 Justice Brandeis Practitioner-in-Residence. The one-day residency, which includes a $10,000 honorarium, featured a packed audience of students,...
During the last academic year, The Hoot covered Interim President Arthur Levine as he led Brandeis through a transitional period marked by shifting national politics and rising tensions around higher education’s role in advancing diversity....
On Sept. 9, 2025, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) released its sixth annual college free speech rankings. The rankings are based on several factors, including the university’s written policies, any free-speech-related controversies...
In the 2026 edition of the U.S. News and World Report Best National Colleges Ranking, Brandeis University was ranked as number 69. This ranking puts Brandeis in a four-way tie along with Tulane University of...
On Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m., an unofficial student organization, the “Jewish Bund,” held a vigil for those killed in Palestine, Iran, Yemen and Lebanon. The event opened with a coffin walk, an event...
In an email to the Brandeis community sent on Aug. 13, Assistant Vice President of Public Safety Matthew Rushton informed students that on-campus parking would only be available for seniors and students with disability accommodations....
On Sept. 16, Brandeis president Arthur Levine was officially inducted into his role before a crowd of friends, university sponsors and board trustees. He is the first undergraduate alumnus to serve in the position. “The...
In a post on their website, Brandeis Hospitality has announced several new dining options on campus during the fall semester. The website states, “As students from across the globe begin their journey back to Brandeis...
The University broke ground on its new residence hall project this summer, and work is currently ongoing alongside students’ return to campus. According to the information provided by the University, this is one of a...
Earlier this month, Interim President Arthur Levine issued a response via email, to the demonstration held on April 4 by the Brandeis Jewish Bund, “While we encourage debate over difficult topics at Brandeis, we can...
