Brandeis Stories

Scene at Brandeis: May 2025

May 30, 2025

By Dan Holmes and Gaelen Morse

Scene at Brandeis is a recurring feature highlighting the work of Brandeis' staff photographers. 

See more photos on Instagram and Facebook, and in the Scene at Brandeis archive.

May was filled with hard work and celebration on the Brandeis campus. As the semester came to a close, students balanced studying for finals with time spent reflecting on, presenting and celebrating all they’ve accomplished.

Two students work on a laptop together in the library.
Students walk though campus on a sunny day.
An aerial view of the Brandeis campus with three students sitting together outside.
Students walk though campus under a canopy of budding trees.

Finals season brought students together in study spots across campus, from the library to Fellows Garden, as they prepared for exams and projects.

Two students study together at a table in the library.
A student sits outside on the grass on campus and studies.
An aerial view of two students studying on their laptops in the library.

At the Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Symposium, students presented the research and creative work they’d developed over the semester, sharing what they’ve been working on with the campus community.

A student stands in front of a research poster and gives a presentation to two people during the Spring 2025 URCC Symposium.

In the days leading up to graduation, seniors took part in Senior Celebration, a week of fun events and time spent connecting with fellow soon-to-be graduates.

A student takes a photo of a group of students holding a kickball and posing for the photo.
Students pose for a photo at the Senior Celebration Intramural Kickball Tournament.

Finally, friends, family and the campus community gathered to honor the Class of 2025 at Brandeis’ 74th Commencement.

Four students dressed in academic regalia sit on top of the Brandeis University sign before Commencement.
Two students wearing academic regalia sit in front of the Louis Brandeis statue before Commencement.
An aerial view of two students dressed in academic regalia high-fiving at "The Light of Reason" sculpture ahead of Commencement.

It’s been a busy and rewarding month — congratulations to all on another successful semester!