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A joyful atmosphere filled Brandeis’ leafy campus Sunday as the Class of 2025 gathered with family and friends to celebrate the university’s 74th Commencement in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center.
On May 1, high school seniors officially chose Brandeis while alumni and friends came together to support scholarships for them.
New Undergraduate Program Will Prepare Students to Solve Societal Problems
Four alumni share the work they’re doing to protect and preserve the environment.
Brandeis graduates shared the values, tools, and strategies that have guided them in their work during the DEIS Impact social justice festival on campus.
National Volunteer Month is also a great time to get involved with Brandeis.
Brian Katz ’90 credits Brandeis with introducing him to acoustics
Why research matters and how Brandeis is responding.
As competition judges and professional recruiters, alumni play unique role in annual hackathon.
Max Perlitsh ’52 and Izzy Kim ’27 have plenty to share with one another despite being from classes 75 years apart.
Intellectual curiosity brings travelers together on unforgettable journeys
How the Group That Stocked Brandeis’ First Library Continues to Thrive
Students get real-world advice, preparation for post-college life
Dinner saw over 100 alumni and students mingling and swapping career advice.
Give your Brandeis pride a boost with this look back at our most popular stories of 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.
He was a beloved faculty member who touched the lives of many alumni
The lifelong educator and Obama under secretary of education receives 2024 Alumni Achievement Award
The pioneering inventor of Siri and renowned magician receives 2024 Alumni Achievement Award.
The advocate for veterans and pragmatic activist receives 2024 Alumni Achievement Award.
Alumni support is key to research opportunities
Shared interest group brings like-minded Brandeisians together in film, theater, television, and more
They bring leadership, diverse experiences, and Brandeis pride to the Alumni Association
Program has enabled nearly 500 students to pursue internships
The Network is one of 10 shared interest and identity groups for Brandeis alumni.
Lizbeth Sandoval ’24 is the founder of Melody Mentors, the president of Basement Records, and a mentor to students on campus.
Congratulations to the undergraduate and graduate students who make up the Brandeis University Class of 2024!
With excitement and anticipation in the air, the Class of 2024 participated in their long-awaited Commencement ceremony among friends, family, and mentors.
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.
Heller graduates were celebrated during a joint Brandeis University Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 19.
International Business School graduates reflect on their personal journeys, urged to build their careers through innovation and compassion.
Brandeis Stories caught up with members of the Class of 2024 one last time as they exited their graduation ceremony.
Ianna Gilbert, a dual major in computer science and environmental studies, offered remarks to her classmates at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement.
Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns delivered the keynote address to undergraduates at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement exercises.
President Ron Liebowitz delivered remarks to undergraduates at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement.
Peter Thabet, who received his MBA, offered his classmates advice derived from his studies at Brandeis International Business School.
Higher education pioneer Ruth Simmons delivered the keynote address to graduate students at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement exercises.
President Ron Liebowitz delivered remarks to graduate students at Brandeis’ 73rd Commencement.
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.
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.
President Liebowitz announced that the transfer application deadline for the Fall 2024 semester has been extended to May 31.
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.
Through their generosity, a professor, entrepreneur, and an undergraduate alumnus and Brandeis parent are creating a host of new opportunities for students.
Brandeis University has received a $6 million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation to support two new graduate research fellowships in life sciences.
A look back at a few of the standout musical acts that performed on campus with reflections from alumni who witnessed musical greatness.
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.
The immunologist, along with research partner Katalin Karikó, H’23, received the prize for research that led to the COVID vaccines.
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.
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.
Alumni from a variety of fields shared how their Brandeis experiences shaped the trajectory of their lives and careers.