Belonging at Brandeis

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Brandeis was founded in 1948 in defiance of anti-Semitism. Every day since then, we have remained committed to the principles of equity and non-discrimination.

Our university's history and values are grounded in Jewish roots — a foundation that informs not only our spiritual life, but also our commitment to diversity and justice. Today, our campus is home to a global family of students from across the full spectrum of human experience, and a community that continues to strive toward that commitment in every endeavor.

The Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DDEIB) is committed to providing accessible resources, education, and support to foster a campus environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and included. DDEIB is composed of a network of offices and groups that support community members in our many dimensions of difference — including the Gender and Sexuality Center, the Intercultural Center, the Office of Equal Opportunity and the University Ombuds.

DDEIB works to educate and empower the community through workshops and professional development, programming, and engagement; provide supportive services and resources through referrals and consultations; and cultivate an environment of respect and connection by providing spaces for civil discourse and opportunities to learn with and from one another.

That work is central to our university's mission, and it will never be finished.

A Commitment to Perpetual Progress

Through scholarships and fellowships like the Wien International Scholarship Program, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship, the Myra Kraft Achievers Program and more, Brandeis has continually sought to establish new and better pathways for a broad range of students to join our community.

Student-led Organizations

Our community believes deeply in student leadership on issues that affect our community and the world. There are a number of clubs on campus focused on belonging at Brandeis and beyond.