Videos

Brandeis University Professor Abigail Cooper taught a class on African Americans during the Reconstruction era, looking at how former slaves strove for economic rights and full citizenship, …

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the nomination of Justice Louis Brandeis to the U.S. Supreme Court, a panel including Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discusses his contributions to …

Christie Hefner talked about comedian Lenny Bruce’s life and legacy. Ms. Hefner focused on Mr. Bruce’s use of social commentary in his stand-up routines, and how he pushed the boundaries of …

Lenny Bruce’s lawyer, writing collaborator, and friends shared personal accounts of the comedian’s life and legacy. This program was part of a two-day conference commemorating the recent…

Professor Jonathan Sarna talked about how industrialist Henry Ford founded and supported a newspaper that published anti-semitic articles. This class was from his course called “It Couldn’t …

Former President Jimmy Carter talked about his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid, published by Simon and Schuster. In his book he argues that the only way for Israel to achieve lasting sec…

Justice Marshall talked to graduates about facing the challenges of the future, social justice, and the rule of law.

Ted Koppel, Host of ABC’s Nightline, spoke to graduates of Brandeis University, and offered advice for future success.

Charlton Heston spoke about individual rights and freedoms, urging students to express their opinions on those rights even if their opinions were unpopular. He also spoke about his advocacy …

The panelists discussed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it has changed human treatment throughout the world. They focused on how many nations signed the agreement, but have…

After being awarded an honorary degree, Chancellor Kohl addressed the Brandeis University graduating class. He discussed German-Jewish reconciliation, the single European currency, and his c…

Professor Jyl Lynn Felman, Brandeis University-Adjunct Professor, presented one of her writings in performance art style. She said the story of her youthful experiences was part autobiograph…

Boston reporters discussed the 8th District Representative debate. Professor Sid Milcus talked about moderating the debate and the 8th District race.

Seven candidates for the Democratic nomination talked about their campaign platform, asked questions of each other and answered audience questions.