Sunday June 13, 1965
The date of commencement! William Howard Schuman gave the commencement address.
Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
October 24-26, 2025
Class of 1965
Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 60th Reunion!
Many thanks!
Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1965 for helping to make this reunion happen!
Steven Mora ’65 | Robert Lerman ’65 | Melanie Cohen ’65
Class Facts
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307
The total number in the graduating Class of 1965.
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Wooly Bully
The #1 Single of 1965 sung by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. Do you still know all the words?
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The Sound of Music
The #1 box office hit for the year of 1965! How many times have you seen it?
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963-1969.
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$1.25
The minimum wage in 1965. How times have changed!
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$6,469
The average household income in 1965. Today’s average income is approximately $80,610 per year.
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$1,450
The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,965.
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Abram Leon Sachar
Served as president of the university from 1948–1968.
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$0.31
The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 1965!
Make a Gift
Many alumni take advantage of their milestone reunion year to make a meaningful contribution to Brandeis. Make a gift online in honor of your class.