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A community of learners, scholars and teachers

Find yourself. Lose yourself. Get your answers questioned and your questions answered. A Brandeis education is a vigorous exploration in critical analysis, creativity and self-expression.
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Decisions, decisions

Choosing a college (education) is a really big decision. There's so much to think about: size, location, campus community, professors, career services, majors, clubs. The good news is that the most important qualities of a Brandeis education never change: academic rigor, a welcoming, diverse community, innovation in teaching and learning.
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Collaborate, discover, explore

Inquiry, scholarship, collaboration and a passion to improve human lives are the building blocks of our DNA. At Brandeis, students learn persistence, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking — and, of course, the joy of discovery.
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Keep calm and get connected

Free pizza at midnight during finals. Clubs that range from a cappella groups to skydiving. If you can’t find your passion here, you can create it — and find other Brandeisians who want to join you.
Arts
Arts
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Art for everybody's sake

Art makes things happen. It bridges cultures and forges understanding. It sparks conversation and inspires creativity. Since our founding, the arts have always played an important role in our commitment to global citizenship and social change.
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Learn, engage, lead

There is no other place like Brandeis. As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation.

Robin Switzer

Vice President for Human Resources
B.S., University of Pittsburgh

Robin Switzer is the Vice President of Human Resources and is responsible for leading the human resources (HR) function serving staff, faculty and the Brandeis community. He works with senior leaders to develop and implement a proactive, strategic and customer-service focused human resources plan.

Switzer has an accomplished career in human resources and diverse industry experience in higher education, health care, financial services and life sciences.

Prior to coming to Brandeis in January 2020, Switzer was senior director of human resources at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston. He previously served as chief HR officer and director of HR services at the University System of New Hampshire and as director of HR services and operations at Northeastern University. Switzer has also served in HR leadership roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Fidelity Investments and the MITRE Corporation.

Switzer earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration at the University of Pittsburgh.