President Lawrence responds to student concerns about sexual assault
Gender-based violence and sexual misconduct pose a singular threat to our most deeply held values. The safety and welfare of our students is our most critical responsibility, and higher education has been slow to act on an issue that pervades our culture and our campuses. Brandeis, rather than being immune, shares this burden, and we […]
Brandeis under investigation for Title IX violations; students respond through various forms of protest
Brandeis came under scrutiny last week as The Boston Globe reported that the U.S. Department of Education filed a federal investigation regarding the university’s handling of a sexual assault complaint. The case, which has now received national attention from The Huffington Post, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe, has stirred a controversial debate on […]