Topic: Brandeis University

Jordan's King Abdullah warns Obama peace progress is needed

Jordan's King Abdullah has warned President Barack Obama that Middle East peace progress needs to be made soon. The king said fighting could break out if the peace process continues to "go around in circles."

36 Arguments for the Existence of God

This clever novel manages to blend existential ponderings with humor and sharp writing.

The ‘living, breathing’ economy

New views of the economic bust consider finance as a dynamic ecosystem.

Opinion: Different health care reform: doctors trained to deal with patients about faith

Most Americans say that faith is important to their health, yet few doctors and nurses are equipped to oblige. Medical schools could help by integrating spiritual topics into their training.

A Good Fall

A dozen engrossing, visceral tales about the difficulties faced by Chinese immigrants in America.

At Brandeis, Goldstone defends UN war crimes report

Justice Richard Goldstone, at a Brandeis University forum, defended the UN report on war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas in the Gaza war. It was the first time he has publicly discussed the report with a high-level Israeli official.

Beyond Ares 1-X: The problem with long-term space missions

Colleges turn students' trash into cash for charity

Pressed on Palestinian state, Netanyahu changes the subject – to Iran

Ahead of his Monday meeting with Obama, who supports a two-state solution, the Israeli prime minister wants to make Iran's nuclear ambitions the focus of regional diplomacy.

Alex and Me

A scientist, a bird, and an unexpected 30-year friendship.

Colleges cope as endowments pinch

Budgets are cut as a new study reports an average loss of 23 percent in endowment value.

Citizen journalists make new inroads into political reporting

An MSNBC contest will pick two amateur reporters this week to cover the party conventions.

Citizen journalists make new inroads into political reporting

An MSNBC contest will pick two amateur reporters this week to cover the party conventions.

These students have a (business) plan

At a Boston high school, entrepreneurship education boosts teens' business know-how.

New views of the Cuban missile crisis

Chaos may have been closer than we think.