Founded in 1948, Brandeis is one of the youngest top-tier universities in the nation that
is rated most competitive. In this respect and others, Brandeis has achieved in decades what
other universities have taken centuries to accomplish. The university is named for the late
Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, and
reflects the ideals of academic excellence and social justice he personified. These principles
continue to shape every aspect of the university’s character.
One of the many reasons Brandeis has
rapidly risen through the ranks is because its
founders, including Albert Einstein, modeled it
after the best of three centuries worth of American
colleges and universities. It balances the feel of a
small liberal arts college with the resources and faculty
of a major research university. As a result,
Brandeis students not only have remarkable faculty,
but they actually have the opportunity to create personal and close working relationships with
them, something few other colleges can offer to the same degree.
This balance between a small liberal arts college and large research university is
reflected again in both Brandeis’s student population and its location. The Brandeis paths
are filled with familiar smiles, but the undergraduate population is big enough to meet new
people daily. While the community is fairly small, every state and over one hundred countries
are represented at Brandeis. Since more than eighty percent of students live on campus,
there is extraordinary ex posure to a wide variety of different cultures, backgrounds,
and perspectives. The campus is surrounded by the safe streets and great restaurants of
Waltham, Massachusetts, but with easy access to Boston, including free shuttles and a train
stop adjacent to campus, giving students the best of the big city as well.
No description of Brandeis would be complete without paying homage to the rich
activist history and to the student body’s dedication to social justice. Brandeis was a frequent
destination of Martin Luther King, Jr., and others during the civil rights movement because of
its activism. Brandeis students led the National Student Strike to protest American Foreign
Policy during the Vietnam War. The history of Brandeis is filled with passionate students advocating
change. The traditions of social activism and social services continues today.
Brandeis students work hard and play hard.
While Brandeis has been able to rise through the ranks with the highest of academic standards, extracurricular activities, athletics,
and parties have a presence on campus that can entangle even the strongest of wills. One
factor that distinguishes extracurricular life at Brandeis from many other schools is that
while nearly every conceivable interest is available on campus, students can be actively
involved in multiple activities, not just one: A student can be an editor of The Justice, the
independent student newspaper, play soccer with the Brandeis Football Club, and be a class
senator, all at the same time. If you matriculate to Brandeis, regardless of your major you will attend at least one Pachanga—a clublike party put
on by the International club that frequently attracts
well over a third of the student body—see the statue
of Louis Brandeis transmogrified into a variety of different
characters such as a giant chicken or WWF
wrestler during your stay, and sled down a snowy hill
on a cafeteria tray in the dead of winter.
The founders of Brandeis succeeded in creating
a university modeled after the best parts of other universities.
Strong academics, a commitment to social
activism, a robust student life, and a great community
all contribute to the wonderful experiences and bountiful
opportunities Brandeis offers. While other universities have multiple-century head starts,
Brandeis continues to rise because of the quality of the experience.
Campus
235 acres
99 buildings
One castle
Commuter train stop on campus
connects with public transit in
Boston and Cambridge
Free weekend shuttle bus takes
students to various points in Boston
Libraries
1,090,000 print volumes
885,000 microform resources
385,000 government documents
30,000 audio recordings
6,000 print journal subscriptions
1,000 electronic journals and
resources
Annual Circulation 250,000
Total seating: 800
Computer Clusters: 5
100+ PCs and Macintosh computers
with printers for student use
Networked data jacks for laptop users
While most American universities were named
for a location or major benefactor, Brandeis was given
its name seven years after Justice Louis Brandeis
died. He is the namesake solely for who he was and
the ideals for which he stood. In design, Brandeis was
modeled after the best parts of the best American colleges
and universities. The founders managed to combine
the best qualities of location, size, offerings, and
campus life to maximize the university’s potential. As
a result, in its short life span it has been able to create
an experience that places it among the best colleges.
The university fully embraces the mission of a
liberal arts college with renowned research. The success
of its graduates is perhaps the best indicator. A
Brandeis degree can take its graduates anywhere they want to go. While not a household name
in America, it is a name that is known and respected in both academic and professional circles.
It is a name that allows its graduates to compete for the most sought-after jobs and most selective
graduate schools. However, the value of a college experience is not in the diploma that
hangs on the wall; it is based on the quality of the experience.
Brandeis University
Academics
Academic life is one of the aspects of Brandeis that make it really shine in comparison
to other top-rated colleges and universities. Brandeis attracts the most prestigious professors
because of the attractiveness of its resources as a research institution. In a major study of
higher education, “The Rise of American Research Universities” by Graham and Diamond,
Brandeis was named the number one rising research university in the nation. When normalized
for size, the Brandeis faculty rank number two out of the 3,000 colleges in the United
States in the percentage of faculty who are members of the top three scholarly societies in
America, namely the Academy of Science, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and
the American Association for the Advancement of Science. However, prestigious faculty are not
the only factors in making Brandeis stand out: The intimate learning environment that students
share with their accomplished professors is exceptional. Other universities may have
prestigious faculty, and other liberal arts colleges may have small classes, but having top professors
in a small classroom is a rare luxury.
The one-on-one experiences with professors are really what makes the
Brandeis experience special. I was able to attend a conference on Civic
Engagement with one of my professors and at the conference present a paper I
wrote to his peers. While a grad student is frequently common, my thesis advisor
was also the chair of the department. The relationships with professors and peers
contributed to the best learning experiences of my life.
This dynamic between professor and student
translates into the classroom and beyond. Worldrenowned
professors doing research at a university
with small classes means exceptional research opportunities.
Brandeis offers first-year students the
unusual opportunity to be able to participate in a
research lab assisting professors. Through students’
stays at Brandeis they are presented with a number of
opportunities to participate in research with their professors.
Some examples that extend beyond the lab
include working with national and international organizations
and traveling to other countries to assist in
the field. The product of this cooperation between professor
and student is an opportunity-filled academic
experience. Brandeis is the youngest institution to
earn recognition by Phi Beta Kappa, in part, because
of this successful dynamic.
Faculty/ Class Size
Ninety-six percent of full-time faculty
hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in
their field
Forty-one percent of faculty are
women
Twenty-four fellows of the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences
(thirteen emeriti)
Nine members of the National
Academy of Sciences (five emeriti)
Three members of the Institute of
Medicine, National Academy of
Sciences
Twenty-two fellows of the American
Association for the Advancement of
Science (fourteen emeriti)
m Five Howard Hughes Medical
Investigators
Three MacArthur Fellows
Student-to-faculty ratio: 8 to 1
Two thirds of all courses at Brandeis
enroll nineteen or fewer students;
median class size is seventeen
The Curriculum
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the
core of the University. CAS is comprised of
twenty-four departments and twenty-four interdepartmental programs, which offer thirtynine
majors and forty-four minors. The departments and interdepartmental programs are
divided among four schools forming broad groupings among the disciplines: the School of
Creative Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Science. Interdepartmental programs provide structured opportunities to explore areas of study that are interdisciplinary in scope.
The broad range of departments and interdepartmental programs offer students and faculty
the opportunity and formal structures needed to explore fields in-depth and across disciplines.
The structure and offerings of CAS encourage and inspire students and faculty to
pursue a true liberal arts education through university requirements and continuing
research endeavors. The CAS’s offerings are bolstered by the university’s established graduate
schools whose classes are open to undergraduates.
This broad range of offerings provide classes in almost every conceivable discipline. For
students who aren’t sure what they want to major in, Brandeis provides variety that smaller
liberal arts colleges can rarely offer. For students who know (or think they know) exactly what
they want to major in on their first day of class, the depth of the course selection will more
than fulfill their interests.
Requirements
Flexibility and an interdisciplinary approach characterize the entire curriculum at
Brandeis. Studying ideas from a variety of academic perspectives gives you the ability to
form your own critical viewpoint and synthesize knowledge in new ways. To earn a Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree at Brandeis, students must complete thirty-two
semester courses, which include the required courses of your major and the general university
requirements:
One university seminar
Three writing-intensive courses (one of which may be a writing-intensive university
seminar)
One quantitative reasoning course
A three-semester foreign language sequence (or the equivalent)
One course in nonwestern and comparative studies
Two semesters of physical education
At least one course from each of the four schools at the university—Humanities, Social
Science, Science, and Creative Arts. (Courses taken to fulfill requirements listed above
may also count for this requirement.)
The University Seminar in Humanistic Inquiries (USEM) is a hallmark of the Brandeis
curriculum, designed specifically for first-year students and intended as a foundation for their
studies at Brandeis. USEMs are small seminar-style classes, taught by distinguished faculty.
They are interdisciplinary in subject matter and develop critical thinking and writing skills through close analysis of significant texts. They typify the intimate classroom environments
with accomplished faculty that Brandeis works hard to create.
At Brandeis, you can design an academic structure for yourself, combining majors and
minors that can either focus your interests through a multidisciplinary approach to a particular
area of study, or broaden your view by exploring an eclectic array of interests in a personal
journey of academic discovery. It is possible to earn two degrees simultaneously—a dual
bachelor’s/master’s degree—in most programs at Brandeis that offer graduate study.
Brandeis also has an expansive study abroad program. It is not required, but more than
twenty percent of juniors study abroad. Brandeis offers students from all majors opportunities
to study in more than sixty-two countries, in many centers of learning that have centuries-old
reputations for academic excellence.
Brandeis’s requirements are not difficult to fill. Courses can double count for the core
curriculum, distribution, and concentration requirements. This allows for many courses taken
to be elective courses. In comparison to other universities, Brandeis’s requirements are light,
but they ensure that students leave with a true liberal arts education.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Brandeis University.
The Brandeis admissions process is designed to attract exceptional students with a
broad range of interests and backgrounds. Brandeis looks for accomplished students who possess
special talent or individuals who have used their resources well. Brandeis seeks students
who are best prepared to embrace the university’s academic rigors and contribute to campus
life in diverse ways.
Qualified candidates tend to take the most challenging courses their secondary schools
offer. The Admissions Office looks closely at involvement with Advanced Placement and
Honors classes. The admission committee carefully considers recommendations from professors,
headmasters, or other mentors. They are also interested in applicants’ extracurricular
involvement and/or volunteer work.
Admission into Brandeis is very competitive. Approximately ninety-three percent of
Brandeis matriculants are from the upper quintile of their high school class and the median
SAT score is 1367 (based on 1600). In a recent year, Brandeis had approximately 7,600 applicants
and each undergraduate class is comprised of only 700–750 students. If Brandeis is your
unwavering first choice you will find yourself in good company upon arrival. Last year, approximately
twenty percent of the incoming students were accepted Early Decision.
The Office of Admissions
The members of the Admissions staff at Brandeis are very friendly and helpful. They know
applying to college can be stressful, so they do what they can to make it as “applicantfriendly”
as it can be. Tours are offered year-round and are given by student volunteers who
try to give prospective students and their families a feel for life on campus. Visitors can sit in
on classes and can stay overnight with student hosts. The university also hosts a yearly Open
House that exhibits a sample of life at Brandeis through discussion panels with professors, a
mini club fair, and presentations on what prospective students might expect.
The Application
The application attempts to glean the most information it can from applicants while
steering clear of unnecessary forms or requirements. Brandeis accepts the Common
Application on-line and in hard copy.
The university pays close attention to the secondary school record and, in general,
recommends a course of study that includes the following:
Four years of English
Three years of foreign language (including, whenever possible, study in your senior year)
Three years of college preparatory mathematics (prospective science concentrators
should study mathematics for four years)
A minimum of one year of science
A minimum of one year of history
Aside from a student’s academic record, Brandeis requires the following four components
from students who are applying:
SAT and two SAT Subject tests OR the ACT
An essay
Two letters of recommendation
An interview (recommended)
Academic records and standardized test scores should be taken seriously because they
are an important tool for admission; however, Brandeis is looking for students who have more
depth than these numbers alone might communicate. Recommendations and the personal
statement are important windows for the Admissions Office into the character of applicants.
A strong recommendation and well-written personal statement will add depth to your application
and, in turn, the Admissions Office’s understanding of you.
Brandeis encourages but does not require a personal interview with a member of the
admissions staff. Meeting with an admissions officer gives applicants a chance to learn more
about specific opportunities of personal interest at Brandeis. At the same time, the interview
lets an admissions officer get to know an applicant better by giving applicants an opportunity,
through informal conversation, to communicate aspects of themselves that may not have an
appropriate outlet in the written forms and school transcripts. If an on-campus interview is not
possible, applicants can arrange to meet with an alumni admissions counselor. Alumni conduct
interviews on campus and in cities throughout the world, and communicate their impressions
to the Brandeis Admissions Office.
Finally, Brandeis has a need-blind admissions policy. This means that applying for financial
aid does not influence Brandeis’s decision regarding a domestic student’s admission to the
university during the Early Decision and Regular Decision admissions cycle. The Brandeis
Office of Admissions reaches its decision, then notifies the Office of Financial Aid if the student
has been admitted. Even Brandeis’s admission policies reflect the philosophies its
founders set forth. The university is committed to bringing together a student body that
embodies excellence, social activism, inclusiveness, and a reverence for learning regardless of
financial background.
Financial Aid
Approximately sixty percent of incoming undergraduates received some form of needbased
financial aid during a recent academic year. Need-based financial aid is a combination
of loans, work-study, and grant awards that are offered to students whose families demonstrated
financial eligibility for assistance. Need-based aid is available from federal, state, and
private sources, including Brandeis. To apply for need-based financial aid, students must submit
the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and, if applicable, the Business/Farm Supplement and
Noncustodial Parent’s Statement along with their application.
In addition to its deep commitment to need-based financial aid, the university maintains
its own strong scholarship program. Brandeis scholarships are based primarily on
academic merit and are used to enroll the very best class possible with the scholarship funds
available. To be eligible, applicants must complete the CSS Profile.
Financial aid counselors work with students
and their families to create a financial aid package
that suits their needs. If necessary, they help find
additional scholarships or loans to supplement
Brandeis grants. Approximately 200 students in a
recent first-year class of 837 received scholarship
awards ranging from $5,000 per year for four years, up
to $27,000 per year for four years. In a recent year
Brandeis awarded undergraduate students more than
$27.9 million in scholarship/grant assistance.
Financial Aid for the Class of 2006
Fifty-eight percent received scholarship
or grant assistance from
Brandeis
Average need-based grant: $15,300
m Total need-based financial assistance:
seven million
Total scholarship funds awarded:
$2.2 million
Total grant funds (scholarship and
need-based) awarded $28 million
Central Perk, the coffee shop in the Emmy Award winning show “Friends” (created and
produced by Brandeis graduates Marta Kauffman ’78 and David Crane ’79) is modeled after
Cholmondeley’s, the campus coffeehouse at Brandeis. How many colleges have a social scene
that receives nods on prime-time television weekly (daily if you include reruns)? It is located
in Brandeis’ genuine castle that serves as a residence hall for upperclass students and whose
unique wedge-shaped rooms overlook Boston. While students probably won’t see Jennifer
Anniston or King Arthur on campus, students have a good chance of finding lifelong friends,
their knight in shining armor, and much more.
Location
Brandeis is in the city of Waltham, an inner suburb of Boston, located nine miles
upstream on the banks of the Charles River. The city is a popular dining location for
residents of Boston and Brandeis students alike because of the wide variety of ethnic
restaurants in its downtown. A cinema in town, specializing in independent and foreign
films allows students to catch the best of Sundance as well as French, Italian, and Japanese
films. For students who would like to spend some time in a big city, Boston is just a shuttle
ride or commuter rail away. An on-campus commuter rail stop provides access to the
Boston subway system all day seven days a week. Starting Thursday and running until
Sunday, Brandeis provides free shuttles to and from Cambridge and downtown Boston.
Residence Life
Although students visit Boston many times during their four years at Brandeis, most are
quite content to stay on campus because it is almost always bustling with activity.
Approximately ninety-nine percent of first-years and eighty-two percent of all students live
on campus in Brandeis’s twenty-four residence halls in nine quads. Rooms range from traditional
dorm rooms (lofted rooms and doubles) to suites, townhouses, and apartments.
First-year students at Brandeis are housed either in Massel or North Quadrangle, right on
campus, convenient to classroom and dining options. Each quad is supervised by a professionally
trained director, assisted by resident advisors who are upperclass Brandeis
students. Most residence halls are coed, though single-sex areas are available. First-year students
are housed in either double or lofted rooms. Upperclass students are eligible to live in
single rooms, suites, or apartments, including the castle. Part of the reason campus living is
so popular is because more than half of the rooms on campus are singles. A brand-new
residence hall housing 220 students is scheduled to open in the fall of 2003—perfect timing
for the lucky incoming class.
In the residence halls a variety of programs are offered—movie nights, ice cream
parties, and informational talks on subjects such as safe sex, current events, and local issues.
Big screen TVs, kitchens, and foosball tables can be found in nearly every quad lounge, which
are popular hang-out spots well into the wee hours of the morning. In first-year quads, milkshakes,
smoothies, and snacks are also available well into the night. Most students become
confident that the quad, building, and even the hall they live in is the best in the university.
Playing fields and basketball courts are adjacent to many of the residence halls, creating a perfect
environment for pick-up games at virtually any hour. Every dorm room is equipped with a
high-speed Internet connection, ideal for accessing multimedia, playing multiplayer com puter
games, or accessing Brandeis’s 1,000 electronic journals and publications.
Dining
It will probably be difficult to find college food that is as good as home cooking, but
Brandeis will certainly give your folks a run for their money if not for the food, for the
convenience. Usdan Cafe and The Boulevard, located in the Usdan Student Center offer
cook-to-order, “grab-and-go stations,” and late night pizza delivery. If students are really
hungry, they can go to Sherman Dining Hall’s all-you-can-eat facility, which serves both
kosher and nonkosher foods. All the dining locations provide generous vegetarian options
and a station in Sherman always provides vegan food. Brandeis accommodates every dietary
restriction; students need only speak with the dining staff. Some dining options include the
ability to order from off-campus restaurants such as Dominoes. By using “Who Cash” in participating
area restaurants, students add even more variety to the Brandeis diet.
The newly renovated “Stein,” located above the Sherman Dining Hall, is a modern pub
serving lunch and dinner entrees, as well as sandwiches, soups, salads, and homemade
desserts.
Clubs and Organizations
The new Carl and Ruth Shapiro Campus Center, a $25 million addition to Brandeis’s
already dynamic campus, is the hub for student activity on campus. Open around the
clock, seven days a week, it houses a cafe, a state-of-the-art student theater, lounges,
function rooms, computer clusters, and offices for student organizations, all built around
a soaring art-filled atrium.
At most campuses students must choose
between serious involvement in one club or involvement
in many with a selection of clubs to choose from.
For example, at a big school being an editor of the student
newspaper is often the exclusive post a student
can hold. In contrast, a small school might welcome
participation in many clubs, but might not have a
selection that includes a radio station or the resources
a bigger school might have to make the experience as
worthwhile. Brandeis manages to deftly walk this line,
making clubs and organizations an exceptionally
popular outlet to have fun and learn. With more than
175 clubs and organizations, it is safe to say that every
student participates in club life in some way.
Students can write for The Justice, the independent
student newspaper, or one of the ten other student publications. They can join the
campus radio or television station and host a live talk show. They can join the debate team
Brandeis University Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges and win first place again in North American parliamentary debate. Students who dare can go skydiving, scuba diving, or mountain climbing all with a full or partial subsidy from Brandeis.
The entertainment of theater groups, comedy troupes, and about a dozen a capella groups is
enjoyed daily. Multicultural events fill the academic calendar and add richness to campus life.
They include: Asian Awareness Week, Black History Month, Caribbean Week, Chinese New
Year, Culture X, Hispanic Heritage Month, Kwanza, Mela, and the Vietnamese Spring Festival.
Dozens of athletic clubs provide instructors that will show students how to improve their
game in everything from rugby and Ultimate Frisbee to Tae Kwon Do and kick boxing.
Religious groups provide everything from a gospel choir and Friday night shabbat dinners to
a Muslim prayer room.
CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS
Total student clubs and organizations:
250+
Community service clubs: six
Cultural awareness groups: twenty-one
Performing groups: thirty-two including
three comedy troupes, six dance
troupes, ten instrumental groups, and
thirteen vocal groups
Religious groups: five
Sports and games clubs: thirty-nine
Student leadership/activism groups:
twenty-three
Student publications: eleven
Student service organizations: thirteen
Television station BTV and radio
station WBRS
It seemed that there was always something happening on campus.
Whether it was a famous speaker, a club meeting, a party, an a cappella performance,
or a rally, there was always some event to go to.
With almost two dozen activist groups, students will find a strong and active com munity
with a great history of national advocacy. Brandeis students led The National Student
Strike against the Vietnam War and convinced the Board of Trustees to be one of the first
universities to divest from apartheid South Africa.
Creative Arts
Students interested in the arts will find a supportive community with top-notch
resources. Brandeis’s music department was founded by Leonard Bernstein and there
are seventy musical performances annually. The theater department hosts six major
productions each year and several student-run theater groups put on productions each
semester as well. With two major state-of-the-art theaters (one opened last year) and
several minor spaces, the university has quality theater resources. The Rose Art Museum,
an art destination of many Bostonians, is located on campus, making museum openings
especially convenient for Brandeis students. The museum boasts the largest, finest, and
most comprehensive collection of twentieth-century modern and contemporary art in New
England. Beyond the museum, the campus is dotted with sculpture by professionals and
students alike year-round through permanent exhibits and art festivals.
When Charlton Heston visited campus, I can still remember that well
over 1,000 students were either standing in line for the event, chanting in protest
or support, or pretending to lie dead on the ground with blood-stained shirts to
dramatize gun violence. The best part was after he left when students and NRA
members engaged in long and productive discussions about gun rights and gun
control. The event really captured both the openness to ideas and dedication to
fostering dialogue that Brandeis cherishes.
The college experience can in many ways teach you more than your classes. Brandeis’s
supportive environment, so full of opportunities, virtually assures that you will maximize your
college experience.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Brandeis University?
Brandeisians love athletics. If you are looking for Division I athletics Brandeis is not for
you, but if you are merely looking to enjoy either competitive or recreational play
Brandeis will more than suit your needs. More than 1,000 students participate in intramural
and club sports every year. Brandeis has ten men’s varsity sports, ten women’s
varsity sports, and one coed team (sailing). The Gosman Center is one of the largest multipurpose
indoor athletic facilities in the East. It has a 70,000-square-foot field house; a
200-meter six-lane track, three indoor tennis courts, ten outdoor tennis courts, squash
courts, weight training rooms, and fencing, dance, and aerobic facilities.
Local Community
Brandeis is in the city of Waltham, an inner suburb of Boston, located nine miles
upstream on the banks of the Charles River. The city is a popular dining location for
residents of Boston and Brandeis students alike because of the wide variety of ethnic
restaurants in its downtown. A cinema in town, specializing in independent and foreign
films allows students to catch the best of Sundance as well as French, Italian, and Japanese
films. For students who would like to spend some time in a big city, Boston is just a shuttle
ride or commuter rail away. An on-campus commuter rail stop provides access to the
Boston subway system all day seven days a week. Starting Thursday and running until
Sunday, Brandeis provides free shuttles to and from Cambridge and downtown Boston.
Alumni
The ability to think creatively, solve problems logically, and communicate effectively
defines a liberal arts education. A bachelor’s degree from Brandeis signifies exceptional
achievement in all of these skills compounded with a commitment to social justice. The successes
of Brandeis alumni suggest that this is a winning formula.
Alumni can be found in nearly every profession or field of work. Notably, eighteen
alumni serve as presidents of colleges or universities in the United States or abroad. Ten percent
of Brandeis alumni are physicians. Brandeis graduates are presidents of fifty hospitals or
HMOs. Of the 2,300 Brandeis alumni in the legal profession, seventy-five are district attorneys
and thirty have gone on to become judges.
Brandeis graduates are among the highest echelons of graduate school applicants. In a
recent year, Brandeis seniors achieved an eighty percent acceptance rate to medical school,
while the national average is forty-seven. They also enjoyed a ninety-four percent acceptance
rate to law school, besting the national average of seventy-eight percent. Brandeis graduates
were accepted to an average of four law schools of their choice, as compared to the national
average of 2.3.
One small part of graduates’ success is the assistance they receive from the Hiatt
Career Center. It provides career counseling and a range of services for undergraduates and
alumni. It directs students to internships related to their interests during the academic year
and throughout the summer. The Center hosts Alumni Network Events at Brandeis during
which students can meet with alumni to explore a wide variety of postgraduate careers; a
Shadow Program allows students to spend a day in the workplace with a Brandeis graduate to explore a particular career field; the Hiatt Alumni Career Network gives students access to thousands
of alumni volunteers who offer to share advice about
utilizing a liberal arts degree in a broad variety of
careers; and Alumni Network Events on campus and
in New York offer prearranged interview days in
Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. Beyond all
this, Hiatt offers resources and assistance on standardized
tests, résumé preparation, interview techniques
and much more.
Prominent Grads
Mitchell Albom, ’79 Author of Tuesdays with Morrie
Paula Apsell, ’69 Executive Producer of “NOVA”; Winner of Eight Emmy Awards
Angela Davis, ’65 Civil Rights Activist
Thomas L. Friedman, ’75 Foreign Affairs Columnist for The New York Timesand Winner of Three Pulitzer Prizes
Ellen R. Gordon, ’65 President of Tootsie Roll Industries
Christie Hefner, ’74 Chair of Playboy Enterprises
Abbie Hoffmann, ’59 Civil Rights Activist
Margo Jefferson, ’68 Theater Critic for The New York Times; Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Criticism
Marta Kauffman, ’78, David Crane, ’79 Creators, Writers, and Executive Producers of Emmy Award-Winning “Friends”
Debra Messing, ’90 Costar of NBC’s “Will & Grace”
Letty Cottin Pogrebin, ’59 Author and Political Activist; Founder of Ms. Magazine
William Schneider, ’66 Senior Political Correspondent for CNN
Judith Shapiro, ’63 President of Barnard College
Stephen Solarz, ’62 Former Member of U.S House of Representatives
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