Sunday May 19, 1985
The date of commencement! John Hope Franklin gave the commencement address.
Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
October 24-26, 2025
Class of 1985
Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 40th Reunion!
Reunion Events
Many thanks!
Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1985 for helping to make this reunion happen!
Melanie Flamenbaum ’85 | Amy Cohen ’85 | Sidney P. Levinson ’85 | Jim Felton ’85 | Lee F. Sachnoff ’85 | Risa Glaser Grimaldi ’85 | Philip Katzman ’85 | Leslie M. Pereira ’85 | Daniel Blumenthal ’85 | Stephanie Katz ’85 | Jonathan Golub ’85
Class Facts
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646
The total number in the graduating Class of 1985.
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Careless Whisper
The #1 Single of 1985 sung by Wham!. Do you still know all the words?
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Back to the Future
The #1 box office hit for the year of 1985! How many times have you seen it?
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Ronald Reagan
Served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 - 1989.
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$3.35
The minimum wage in 1985. How times have changed!
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$22,138
The average household income in 1985. Today’s average income is approximately $80,610 per year.
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$9,350
The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,946
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Evelyn E. Handler
Served as president of the university from 1983-1991.
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$1.12
The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 1985!
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.