Media Advisory: 2025 Brandeis University Commencement Celebration
May 12, 2025
Brandeis University will celebrate the Class of 2025 with Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18. More than 1,000 undergraduate and 750 graduate degrees are expected to be awarded during two separate events.
Schedule of Events
Undergraduate Commencement
Sunday, May 18, 9 a.m.
Speaker: Jonathan D. Sarna ’75, GSAS MA ’75
Graduate Commencement
Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m.
Speaker: Shirley Ann Jackson
Jim Obergefell will also be awarded an honorary degree.
Media Credentials
Members of the media wishing to cover the Commencement events in person must RSVP and obtain Brandeis-issued credentials.
Please contact:
Sheila Georger
Vice President of Marketing & Creative Strategy
sgeorger@brandeis.edu | 978-870-9071
RSVP deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2025
More Information
Full details, including the schedule of events, speaker bios, honorary degree recipients, and day-of updates, can be found on the Brandeis Commencement website.
