The power of pride
In her conservative hometown, Elizabeth Ford ’27 spent a summer measuring whether belonging can be the best medicine.
Rigor and empathy, hand in hand: Brandeis University’s 75th Commencement
Brandeis University conferred more than 1,600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees at its 75th Commencement Exercises.
Photos: Commencement 2026 arrives for the undergraduate class
The Class of 2026 gathered with family, friends and faculty to celebrate their achievements during the undergraduate commencement ceremony.
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Senior reflections: The Class of 2026 looks back
Brandeis University Class of 2026 students reflect on the community, friendships, academic experiences and personal growth that shaped their time on campus.
Voices of the Class of 2026: Undergraduate reflections
From interdisciplinary scholarship to hands-on research and campus involvement, four undergraduate students from Brandeis University’s Class of 2026 reflect on the experiences that shaped their time at Brandeis.
Voices of the Class of 2026: Graduate reflections
Five graduate students from Brandeis University’s Class of 2026 share the challenges, experiences and support that defined their academic journeys.
Jin Zhao, MS’20, PhD’26: The words we choose, the world we see
Doctoral candidate Jin Zhao will deliver the graduate student address at this year's Commencement, sharing her research into how AI shapes the way we understand the world — and why that matters more than ever.
Brandeis launches Faye, a first-of-its-kind platform that shows students what they’ll pay before they apply
New AI-powered tool provides a personalized cost early in the process, bringing greater transparency to the college search.
Spotlight on Internships
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Blazing a path to a rewarding career
Working at Capital One through the company’s Analyst Early Internship Program gave Noam Reiner ’27 a chance to fine-tune her career goals.
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Charting new waters in ocean science
Greg Roitbourd ’26 is using acoustic technology to study ecosystems in the North Atlantic — and finding his sea legs in the process.
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Learning skills to find a cure
This summer, Walid Ichcho ’27 put his passion for medicine and research into practice during a 12-week internship at Stanford Medicine, where his team's main objective was to find a therapeutic approach to treat autoimmune diseases.
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Real-World Learning: Internships at Brandeis
Through internships, Brandeis students explore interests, develop professional skills and prepare for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.
Around Campus
98% of Brandeis’ Class of 2025 employed or attending graduate school 6 months after graduation
Graduates launched careers and advanced their education across a wide range of fields, including healthcare, financial services, science and research, engineering and beyond.
Brandeis light microscopy facility marks a new era with ribbon-cutting ceremony
The ceremony celebrated $2.6 million in funding from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and the opening of the new Light Microscopy Facility.
What Are The 63 Hidden Ivies? The Full 2025 List Of America’s Elite Colleges Beyond The Ivy League
Brandeis highlighted as one of several "Northeast Hidden Ivies" that combine academic excellence with accessibility, diversity, and modern relevance.
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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