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Commencement 2024

Campus was bursting with spring color and jubilant celebration as Brandeis held its 73rd Commencement exercises for more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students on May 19.

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A Full Day of Celebrations

A ceremony for undergraduates was held in the morning and graduate students were celebrated in the afternoon. Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns keynoted the ceremony for undergraduates, while graduate degree recipients heard from higher education pioneer Ruth Simmons.

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Lifelong learning and perpetual improvement: Brandeis celebrates the Class of 2024

Campus was alive with jubilant celebration as Brandeis held its 73rd Commencement Exercises for more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students on May 19.

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Photos: The Undergraduate Class of 2024 Savors the Moment
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“Do good things, help others. Leadership is humility and generosity squared. Remember the opposite of faith is not doubt. Doubt is central to faith. The opposite of faith is certainty. The kinship of the soul begins with your own at times withering self-examination.”

Ken Burns, H’24, Undergraduate Commencement Speaker

Watch: Words of Inspiration

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Ken Burns: “Be curious, not cool. Insecurity makes liars of us all.”

Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns delivered the keynote address to undergraduates at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement exercises.

Ruth Simmons delivers remarks at the podium
Ruth Simmons: “Lead with hopefulness”
President Ron Liebowitz delivers remarks at the podium
President Ron Liebowitz: “Think critically and act compassionately.”
Ianna Gilbert delivers remarks at the podium
Ianna Gilbert ’24: “This is our time to shine.”
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Catch up on this year's inspiring speeches from both ceremonies.

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