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Two students dressed in caps and gowns smiling outside Gosman Sports and Convocation Center; green leaves from a tree are seen in the foreground.
Commencement 2025
Brandeis celebrated more than 1,700 graduates at its 74th Commencement Exercises on May 18.
Commencement Coverage
Smiling faces of graduates during Commencement

Video: Congratulations Brandeis Class of 2025!

Experience the moments, the memories and the messages that defined Brandeis’ 74th Commencement.

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Celebrating Our Graduates

Then and Now

Then Now
  • Students pose by the Light of Reason in 2021, many are wearing masks.
    The Class of 2025 Arrives

    Students from the Class of 2025 arrive on campus for Orientation in August 2021.

    2021
  • Several students in caps and gowns toss their caps in the air by the Light of Reason
    The Class of 2025 Celebrates

    Soon-to-be graduates celebrate in front of the Light of Reason.

    2025
Then Now
  • Students in green shirts cheer each other on while playing games on a field
    First Year Face Off

    Back in 2021, first-years bonded over timeless games like the three-legged race, egg-and-spoon race, and musical chairs during “First-year Face-Off.”

    2021
  • Students pose for a photo during a kickball game
    Senior Kickball Tournament

    Seniors shared smiles and school spirit during the annual Intramural Kickball Tournament — a fun farewell to their time at Brandeis.

    2025
Then Now
  • Two students smile while walking around campus
    First Days, New Paths

    First-year student head back to their residence halls after exploring campus.

    2021
  • Two students smile while studying in the library
    The Home Stretch

    Seniors focused on finals, studying together in the library as the semester drew to a close.

    2025

News and Stories

Two graduating students dressed in academic regalia smile at Commencement.

Photos: Undergraduate students celebrate a milestone at Commencement
A person sings the National Anthem from the podium during Commencement.

Photos: Graduate students shine on Commencement day
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
A collage of six students featured

Voices of the Class of 2025
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