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.
Voices of the Class of 2025
Every graduating class leaves its mark — but the Brandeis Class of 2025 has done so with resilience, creativity and a deep sense of purpose. Meet six students who share how Brandeis shaped their paths.
Giselle Gabriel, Heller MA’25: Building courage, community and a path home
Giselle Gabriel, Heller MA’25, will deliver the graduate student address at this year’s Commencement, sharing her journey of embracing the unknown and finding resilience through community, mentorship, and faith.
Voices of the Class of 2025: Graduate reflections
Brandeis graduate students pursue rigorous academics shaped by personal values, mentorship and the freedom to grow into confident professionals. Three members of the Class of 2025 reflect on their experiences and share their insights.
Around Campus
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
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.
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.
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