Anita Hill speaking at a wooden podium

Anita Hill: Courts stand as bulwark during constitutional crisis

University professor and legal scholar Anita Hill delivered a forceful defense of the federal judiciary as the primary guardian of American democracy during a constitutional crisis created by the Trump administration.

Floriesha Bastien, Gauri Gajeshwar and Dalya Koller

Three Brandeis graduates land prestigious Fulbright scholarships

Three recent Brandeis University graduates have received Fulbright awards to teach or conduct research abroad.

A students walks across the stage during Commencement

Commencement 2025: ‘Let us resolve … to promote moderation and sobriety amid the extremism of our time’

A joyful atmosphere filled Brandeis’ leafy campus Sunday as the Class of 2025 gathered with family and friends to celebrate the university’s 74th Commencement in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center.

Graduates in caps and gowns celebrating at Commencement
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Video: Congratulations Brandeis Class of 2025!

Congratulations to the undergraduate and graduate students who make up the Brandeis University Class of 2025!

Around Campus

Conceptual rendering of the new Center for Jewish Life. People are seen socializing outside a brick building.

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

Aerial rendering of new residence hall situated on the lower side of the Brandeis campus

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.

The Brandeis University campus in spring.

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.

Of Note

Brandeis University has named Emily Roper-Doten, a seasoned admissions and financial aid executive, as dean of admissions for its undergraduate programs.

“Backside,” a documentary co-written and co-produced by Brandeis anthropology professor Patricia Alvarez Astacio, will open on June 7 at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Renovation of former Kutz Hall underscores Brandeis’ historic mission and investment in the Jewish future

Two students work on a laptop in the library.
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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

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