A students walks across the stage during Commencement

Commencement 2025: ‘Let us resolve … to promote moderation and sobriety amid the extremism of our time’

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.

Two graduating students dressed in academic regalia smile at Commencement.

Photos: Undergraduate students celebrate a milestone at Commencement

The Class of 2025 gathered with family, friends and faculty to celebrate their achievements during the undergraduate Commencement ceremony.

Graduates in caps and gowns celebrating at Commencement
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Video: Congratulations Brandeis Class of 2025!

Congratulations to the undergraduate and graduate students who make up the Brandeis University Class of 2025!

A person sings the National Anthem from the podium during Commencement.

Photos: Graduate students shine on Commencement day

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

Around Campus

Conceptual rendering of the new Center for Jewish Life. People are seen socializing outside a brick building.

Brandeis University and Hillel at Brandeis announce major initiative to strengthen Jewish life on campus

Renovation of former Kutz Hall underscores Brandeis’ historic mission and investment in the Jewish future

Aerial rendering of new residence hall situated on the lower side of the Brandeis campus

Brandeis announces new 631-bed residence hall as part of major campus investment

The new residence hall project signals long-term commitment to student life, sustainability, summer programming and the future of the Waltham campus.

The Brandeis University campus in spring.

Brandeis University recognized as one of the world’s best small universities

Times Higher Education has named Brandeis University in the top 10 on its list of the World's Best Small Universities.

A group of students sit outside on campus on a sunny day.
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Scene at Brandeis

Scene at Brandeis is a series featuring the work of Brandeis' staff photographers from the past month.

By Dan Holmes and Gaelen Morse

Of Note

Renovation of former Kutz Hall underscores Brandeis’ historic mission and investment in the Jewish future

The Brandeis University Board of Trustees has re-elected Lisa Kranc ’75 to a two-year term as chair, reaffirming her leadership and continued dedication to the university.

Open to undergraduate and graduate TAs across all disciplines at Brandeis, the Outstanding TA Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring honor the teaching assistants who make a difference in students’ learning experiences.