Brandeis Stories

Commencement Week in Photos

Before crossing the stage at Brandeis’ 75th Commencement, members of the Class of 2026 spend one final week celebrating on campus together. From senior events and traditions to gatherings with friends and family, the days leading up to graduation are filled with excitement, reflection and anticipation for what comes next.

Photography by Dan Holmes and Gaelen Morse
May 13, 2026

Three students walk through campus dressed in Commencement regalia.
A group of graduates dressed in academic regalia throw their caps in the air.
Graduating students celebrate in front of the "Light of Reason" sculpture.
Graduates pose behind the Brandeis sign.
A student adjusts another student's academic regalia.
A student dressed in academic regalia smiles.
Students dressed in academic regalia pose for a group photo.
Three students stand together outside on campus dressed in academic regalia.
Two graduating students pose for a photo.
Three graduating students take a selfie with a digital camera.
A soon-to-be-graduate's graduation cap decorated with a photo of a caterpillar and butterfly with the words "My wings are ready."
Graduates pose by the Brandeis sign as another student forms a heart with their hands.
Students cheers with glasses on champagne at the Senior Toast Brunch.
Cheers to the Class of 2026! Soon-to-be graduates enjoy the Senior Toast Brunch during Senior Celebration.
Hands cheers with glasses of champagne.
Students sign a banner with the words "Brandeis 2026"
Graduating students take turns signing the senior banner during the Senior Toast Brunch.
Graduating students stand on a stage behind large letters spelling out the word "Brandeis."