Slideshow

Photos by Mike Lovett

  • Interim President Lisa M. Lynch delivers her opening remarks.

    Interim President Lisa M. Lynch delivers her opening remarks.

  • Four graduates (3 women and one man) in cap and gown with big smiles

    A healthy dose of laughter on a very festive morning.

  • Frank Brandeis Gilbert makes his way to Commencement alongside Dan Terris.

    Frank Brandeis Gilbert (right) makes his way to Commencement alongside Dan Terris.

  • The Class of 2016 carries their flag (which says "Brandeis 2016") as they march down the aisle

    The Class of 2016 carries their flag.

  • An electrifying performance of the Star-Spangled Banner by Student Union President Nyah Macklin '16.

    An electrifying performance of the Star-Spangled Banner by Student Union President Nyah Macklin '16.

  • The Class of 2016 processes down the red carpet, with big smiles, some smiling at onlookers.

    The Class of 2016 processes down the red carpet.

  • An honorary degree is conferred upon Frank Brandeis Gilbert, grandson of the university's namesake. The Provost and other dignitaries on the state applaud.

    An honorary degree is conferred upon Frank Brandeis Gilbert, grandson of the university's namesake.

  • An honorary degree is conferred upon Mildred Dresselhaus, the "queen of carbon science." She waves while Lisa Lynch standing to her left, applauds.

    An honorary degree is conferred upon Mildred Dresselhaus, the "queen of carbon science."

  • Two graduates hug, as newly-minted alumni!

    A hug, as newly-minted alumni!

  • An honorary degree is conferred upon Agnieszka Holland, a Golden Globe-winning director.

    An honorary degree is conferred upon Agnieszka Holland, a Golden Globe-winning director.

  • A lot of happiness, all at once: Two graduates with huge smiles

    A lot of happiness, all at once.

  • Oral historian Julienna Richardson '76 awaits to be conferred an honorary degree

    Oral historian Julienna Richardson '76 awaits to be conferred an honorary degree

  • Graduate with both fists raised and huge smile flanked by other very happy, smiling graduates

    Celebrating good times, in style, at Brandeis Commencement.

  • n honorary degree is conferred upon Jack Whitten, an acclaimed abstract artist and political activist.

    n honorary degree is conferred upon Jack Whitten, an acclaimed abstract artist and political activist.

  • Five graduates pose for a selfie

    Celebrating good times.

  • Julieanna Richardson '76, standing at the podium, offers wise advice to the graduates.

    Julieanna Richardson '76 offers wise advice to the graduates.

  • A jubilant hello on Commencement morning! Three graduates.

    A jubilant hello on Commencement morning!

  • Three friends, enjoying graduation together. One holds up the Commencement program.

    Three friends, enjoying graduation together.

  • Joel Burt-Miller '16 delivers the student address, with arm outstretched.

    Joel Burt-Miller '16 delivers the student address.

  • Ahmad Naveed Noormal, MA'16 delivers the graduate student address.

    Ahmad Naveed Noormal, MA'16 delivers the graduate student address.

  • A live performance of the The Brandeis Alma Mater. Student performers stand in a semi-circle as they sing.

    A live performance of the The Brandeis Alma Mater.

  • A bustling conclusion to an exciting day. Crowds of people fill the walkways on campus as they leave commencement.

    A bustling conclusion to an exciting day.