Sunday May 21, 1989
The date of commencement! E.L. Doctorow gave the commencement address, and Karen A. Splansky was the commencement student speaker.
Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
September 27-29, 2024
Class of 1989
Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 35th Reunion!
Reunion Events
Celebrate Together
See Who's Coming
See other members of the Class of 1989 who will be in attendance. Use the button below to view all Alumni Weekend 2024 attendees. To display members of your class, type "1989" in the "Search this List" box and then click "Enter".
Many thanks!
Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1989 for helping to make this reunion happen!
Alyssa Sanders ’89 | Jim Eber ’89, P’25 | Beth Rosenberg ’89, P’23 | Jeff Heller ’89 | Michelle Davis Cohen ’89 | Michelle Fiddler ’89 | Bronte Abraham ’89 | Catherine Nassa ’89 | Lori Bring ’89 | Dan Levin ’89 | Cornelius Salmon ’89 | Doug Cornelius ’89 | Michael B. Kadish ’89
Class Facts
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657
The total number in the graduating Class of 1989.
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Look Away
The #1 Single of 1988 sung by Chicago. Do you still know all the words?
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Batman
The #1 box office hit for the year of 1989! 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 1989. How times have changed!
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$51,681
The average household income in 1989. Today’s average income is approximately $71,538 per year.
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$12,700
The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,348
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Evelyn E. Handler
Served as president of the university from 1983-1991.
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$1.00
The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 1989!
Our Class 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.