Brandeis at 75

A Look Back in Time

Eleanor Roosevelt speaks with a student as a group of people, including Abram Sachar, look on.

Driving Mrs. Roosevelt

For five days in 1955, Allen Secher ’56 was in the driver's seat and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt sat by his side.

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Pauli Murray, Civil Rights icon and former professor, to appear on American Quarter

Dr. Pauli Murray, a hero of the civil rights movement who served on the Brandeis faculty from 1968-73, will appear on the 11th coin circulated by the United States Mint as part of the American Women’s Quarters Program in 2024.

Elvis Costello

From Bob Dylan to Kendrick Lamar: Music Icons Who Found a Stage at Brandeis

A look back at a few of the standout musical acts who performed on campus with reflections from alumni who witnessed musical greatness.

75th Weekend Highlights

Alumni walking around campus

75 Looks Good on Brandeis

On a crisp autumn weekend, the university marked its 75th anniversary with a celebratory spirit equal to the momentous occasion.

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Video: Brandeis celebrates 75 years of history

Watch video highlights from the weekend.

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Coming home to Brandeis

See photo highlights from the weekend.

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Brandeis celebrates 75 years

Thousands of proud alumni, students, and families filled campus this past October to celebrate the university's 75th anniversary.

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Scene at Brandeis: Then and Now

Step through time as we share moments from Brandeis’ past and present in our winter photo essay.

Timeline: The History of Brandeis

In just 75 years, Brandeis has become a beacon of aspiration and accomplishment in the higher-education landscape. Explore a full timeline of our history or select a decade to learn more.

Repairing the World

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