May 2026
Features
When Nili Fish-Bieler ’26 walked the stage at Brandeis University’s 75th Commencement ceremony, she became the third generation Brandeisian in her family.
Brandeis University conferred more than 1,600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees at its 75th Commencement Exercises.
The Class of 2026 gathered with family, friends and faculty to celebrate their achievements during the undergraduate commencement ceremony.
In a moment marked by pride and excitement, the graduate Class of 2026 celebrated its hard-earned accomplishments at Brandeis University’s 75th Commencement.
Brandeis University Class of 2026 students reflect on the community, friendships, academic experiences and personal growth that shaped their time on campus.
As Brandeis’ 75th Commencement approaches, the Class of 2026 comes together for a week of celebration, reflection and excitement for what comes next.
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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.
Five graduate students from Brandeis University’s Class of 2026 share the challenges, experiences and support that defined their academic journeys.
New AI-powered tool provides a personalized cost early in the process, bringing greater transparency to the college search.
This year’s TA Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring recognized teaching assistants for their exceptional mentorship, innovative instruction and dedication to student success.
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.
Khimaya Bagla ’26 will deliver the undergraduate student address at this year's Commencement, reflecting on a Brandeis journey shaped by curiosity, exploration and a cross-disciplinary approach to learning.
How does our daily routine affect our mood and cognition? A new study by Brandeis researcher Jenny Crawford found that trying new experiences consistently left people in better spirits — and ultimately, might even improve the health of their brains.
Annual award celebrates entrepreneurial spirit, independent thinking.
In the News
Professor Thomas Doherty quoted
Record gift to Brandeis by Karen Sachs ’83 highlighted
Waltham Flood Stories Project highlighted
President Arthur Levine interviewed
Bernard Yack, Lerman Neubauer Professor of Democracy and Public Policy, quoted
President Arthur Levine interviewed
Op-ed by Professor Nader Habibi
Lurie Institute for Disability Policy research scientist Laura Bixby and Joseph Caldwell, director of the Community Living Policy Center, quoted
Hadi Kahalzadeh, researcher with the Center for Global Development and Sustainability, quoted
Prakash Kashwan, associate professor of environmental studies, quoted
Brandeis' interactive financial aid assistant "Faye" featured.
Professor Nader Habibi interviewed
Flora Cassen, Lavine Family Director of the Brandeis Center for Jewish Studies and Director of the Sarnat Center for the Study of Anti-Jewishness, interviewed
Op-ed by Professor Robert Kuttner
Professor Nader Habibi quoted
New book from Brandeis University Press featured
Professor Yehudah Mirsky quoted (article is in Italian)
Of Note
Levine discussed innovation in education and how The Brandeis Plan is being implemented.
Professors Darlene Brooks Hedstrom and Peter Kalb will work on books on a material history of monasticism and an art history of the moon landing.