Wien World Leaders
One of the first recipients of the Wien International Scholarship, Wakako Kimoto Hironaka '64 (right) is now serving a fourth term as a member of the House of Councillors, the Upper House of the Japanese National Diet. She has also served on the International Senior Advisory Board of UNESCO and as vice chair of Global Legislators for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE). In April, the Wien scholars gathered for a historic 50th reunion, featuring panels of current and past scholars.
People-to-People
Bringing people together is the hallmark of Global Brandeis. The rhythms of the world’s music and languages echo across our campus in Waltham. And our sustained relationships with people and institutions abroad bring the Brandeis spirit of excellence and justice to every corner of the world.
Student Organizations
Undergraduate and graduate students band together to bring global Brandeis to life through the promotion of cultures, work for social justice and political engagement.
Global Partnerships for Education and Action
Brandeis faculty, staff and students work collaboratively with people and institutions overseas to produce and disseminate knowledge and use that knowledge to advance social change.
International Visitors at Brandeis
Each year, the campus hosts dozens of scholars, artists and leaders from around the world for one-time lectures, extended residencies and visiting faculty appointments.
Brandeis Alumni Abroad
The Wien Scholarship Program was one of the first in the United States to offer full four-year scholarships to undergraduate students from overseas. Today, Brandeis alumni are leading nations and shaping events in every corner of the globe.