The emphases on small classes and faculty mentorship allow students to work closely with senior scholars.
Brandeis University's doctoral programs emphasize research, writing, and public speaking—skills that are critical for every career path.
[9] [10] Made possible by a $22.5 million gift from the Cleveland-based Mandel Foundation, the Mandel Center for Humanities bolsters Brandeis University’s commitment to the humanities and social sciences, and underscores the cultural and intellectual importance of the liberal arts education and the fields of literature, language, and philosophy.
Opened in fall 2010, the Mandel Center's mission is to foster original, interdisciplinary courses and offer increased opportunities for students to participate in research that incorporates multifaceted subject matter.
'08) Accepted to Schweitzer Fellows Program Ha Jin (PhD '93) Poet and fiction writer whose work includes Waiting (winner of the National Book Award) and, most recently, A Free Life.
Paul Anastas (PhD '90) Nominated by President Obama to the post of Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency's Research and Development Office.