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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

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

A collage of six students featured

Voices of the Class of 2025
Hana Klempnauer Miller stands in front of a purple flowering bush

Answering Thoreau’s call: Hana Klempnauer Miller ’25 on advocacy and action
Elizabeth Dina Mahon, Jourdan Parent and Elizabeth Dina Mahon

Voices of the Class of 2025: Graduate reflections
Giselle Gabriel smiling. She is wearing a small pin depicting the Flag of Dominica.

Giselle Gabriel, Heller MA’25: Building courage, community and a path home
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Aerial view of two students dressed in academic regalia high-fiving at the "Light of Reason"

Photos: Countdown to Commencement

In the days leading up to Brandeis’ 74th Commencement, the Class of 2025 comes together for a final week filled with celebration, reflection and excitement for the next chapter.

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