
Voices of the Class of 2025
Every graduating class leaves its mark — but the Brandeis Class of 2025 has done so with resilience, creativity and a deep sense of purpose. Meet six students who share how Brandeis shaped their paths.

Giselle Gabriel, Heller MA’25: Building courage, community and a path home
Giselle Gabriel, Heller MA’25, will deliver the graduate student address at this year’s Commencement, sharing her journey of embracing the unknown and finding resilience through community, mentorship, and faith.

Voices of the Class of 2025: Graduate reflections
Brandeis graduate students pursue rigorous academics shaped by personal values, mentorship and the freedom to grow into confident professionals. Three members of the Class of 2025 reflect on their experiences and share their insights.

Answering Thoreau’s call: Hana Klempnauer Miller ’25 on advocacy and action
Hana Klempnauer Miller ’25 will deliver the undergraduate student address at this year’s Commencement, where she will reflect on themes of advocacy and resilience.
Around Campus

Media Advisory: 2025 Brandeis University Commencement Celebration
Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremonies to be held Sunday, May 18, in Gosman Sports and Convocation Center

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.

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.

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