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May 13, 2025

On May 1, high school seniors officially chose Brandeis while alumni and friends came together to support scholarships for them.

April 10, 2025

New Undergraduate Program Will Prepare Students to Solve Societal Problems

April 9, 2025

Four alumni share the work they’re doing to protect and preserve the environment.

April 8, 2025

Brandeis graduates shared the values, tools, and strategies that have guided them in their work during the DEIS Impact social justice festival on campus.

April 7, 2025

National Volunteer Month is also a great time to get involved with Brandeis.

March 12, 2025

Brian Katz ’90 credits Brandeis with introducing him to acoustics

March 11, 2025

Why research matters and how Brandeis is responding.

March 10, 2025

As competition judges and professional recruiters, alumni play unique role in annual hackathon.

March 7, 2025

Max Perlitsh ’52 and Izzy Kim ’27 have plenty to share with one another despite being from classes 75 years apart.

February 10, 2025

Intellectual curiosity brings travelers together on unforgettable journeys

February 7, 2025

How the Group That Stocked Brandeis’ First Library Continues to Thrive

February 6, 2025

Students get real-world advice, preparation for post-college life

January 2, 2025

Dinner saw over 100 alumni and students mingling and swapping career advice.

January 1, 2025

Give your Brandeis pride a boost with this look back at our most popular stories of 2024.

December 19, 2024

Longtime PBS journalist Paul Solman ’66, G’26, is co-founder of American Exchange Project, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging political gaps among teens.

November 26, 2024

He was a beloved faculty member who touched the lives of many alumni

September 17, 2024

The lifelong educator and Obama under secretary of education receives 2024 Alumni Achievement Award

September 17, 2024

The pioneering inventor of Siri and renowned magician receives 2024 Alumni Achievement Award.

September 17, 2024

The advocate for veterans and pragmatic activist receives 2024 Alumni Achievement Award.

September 16, 2024

Alumni support is key to research opportunities

September 16, 2024

Shared interest group brings like-minded Brandeisians together in film, theater, television, and more

September 16, 2024

They bring leadership, diverse experiences, and Brandeis pride to the Alumni Association

June 13, 2024

Program has enabled nearly 500 students to pursue internships

June 11, 2024

The Network is one of 10 shared interest and identity groups for Brandeis alumni.

May 29, 2024

Lizbeth Sandoval ’24 is the founder of Melody Mentors, the president of Basement Records, and a mentor to students on campus.

May 22, 2024

Congratulations to the undergraduate and graduate students who make up the Brandeis University Class of 2024!

May 21, 2024

With excitement and anticipation in the air, the Class of 2024 participated in their long-awaited Commencement ceremony among friends, family, and mentors.

May 21, 2024

Graduates from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies participated in the afternoon ceremony.

May 20, 2024

Heller graduates were celebrated during a joint Brandeis University Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 19.

May 20, 2024

International Business School graduates reflect on their personal journeys, urged to build their careers through innovation and compassion.

May 20, 2024

Brandeis Stories caught up with members of the Class of 2024 one last time as they exited their graduation ceremony.

May 20, 2024

Ianna Gilbert, a dual major in computer science and environmental studies, offered remarks to her classmates at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement.

May 20, 2024

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

May 20, 2024

President Ron Liebowitz delivered remarks to undergraduates at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement.

May 20, 2024

Peter Thabet, who received his MBA, offered his classmates advice derived from his studies at Brandeis International Business School.

May 20, 2024

Higher education pioneer Ruth Simmons delivered the keynote address to graduate students at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement exercises.

May 20, 2024

President Ron Liebowitz delivered remarks to graduate students at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement.

May 19, 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.

May 14, 2024

Every year, alumni, friends, students, families, faculty, and staff come together to participate in challenges that support Brandeis. The 2024 edition of Giving DEISday, which took place April 10, was another success, raising more than $1 million for Brandeis.

April 22, 2024

President Liebowitz announced that the transfer application deadline for the Fall 2024 semester has been extended to May 31.

April 17, 2024

Brandeis was named one of only two institutions to receive an ‘A’ from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for work responding to antisemitism and for promoting a positive climate where Jewish students can feel comfortable being themselves.

April 1, 2024

Through their generosity, a professor, entrepreneur, and an undergraduate alumnus and Brandeis parent are creating a host of new opportunities for students.

March 27, 2024

Brandeis University has received a $6 million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation to support two new graduate research fellowships in life sciences.

February 7, 2024

A look back at a few of the standout musical acts that performed on campus with reflections from alumni who witnessed musical greatness.

January 31, 2024

In celebration of Black History Month, a look back at the activists, politicians, writers, educators, scholars and others who have received Brandeis’ highest alumni distinction.

December 11, 2023

The immunologist, along with research partner Katalin Karikó, H’23, received the prize for research that led to the COVID vaccines.

October 30, 2023

One has been described as “the foreign minister of the Jewish people;” the other served as the first Black commanding officer of the USS Constitution.

October 25, 2023

Pioneering neuroscientist Eve Marder ’69 and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry Emeritus Greg Petsko have each received the National Medal of Science, the highest recognition the nation bestows on scientists and engineers.

October 18, 2023

Alumni from a variety of fields shared how their Brandeis experiences shaped the trajectory of their lives and careers.

October 17, 2023

Thousands of proud alumni, students, and families filled campus Oct. 13-15 to celebrate the university's 75th anniversary.