Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends

October 24-26, 2025
Class of 1995

Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 30th Reunion!

Many thanks!

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Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1995 for helping to make this reunion happen!

Francyne Davis Jacobs ’95 | Matthew Gorin ’95 | Carolyn Birkenstein ’95 | Heather Gelardi ’95

Class Facts

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    Sunday May 21, 1995

    The date of commencement! Daniel Schorr gave the commencement address.

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    704

    The total number in the graduating Class of 1995.

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    Gangsta's Paradise

    The #1 Single of 1995 sung by Coolio featuring L.V.. Do you still know all the words?

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    Die Hard with a Vengeance

    The #1 box office hit for the year of 1995! How many times have you seen it?

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    Bill Clinton

    Served as the 40th President of the United States from 1993 - 2001.

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    $4.25

    The minimum wage in 1995. How times have changed!

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    $44,937

    The average household income in 1995. Today’s average income is approximately $80,610 per year.

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    $19,380

    The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,946

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    Samuel O. Thier

    Served as president of the university from 1991-1994.

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    $1.15

    The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 1995!

Make a Gift

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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.