Photos: Brandeisians reconnect at Alumni & Family Weekend
Photography by Gaelen Morse and Dan Holmes
October 28, 2026
Alumni & Family Weekend brought alumni, families and friends back to Brandeis for a weekend of conversation, reflection and community. From reminiscing about their time on campus to participating in panel discussions, campus tours and receptions, attendees celebrated the experiences and connections that continue to shape Brandeis.
Flora Cassen, MA'01, and Mark Oppenheimer address the audience at the panel discussion Antisemitism in America: Fact, Fiction, and Where We Go From Here.
Alumni and friends share a meal at the Ralph Norman Barbecue.
Emmanuel A. '23 and his son Zane have fun at the Cans and Cornhole event.
Up the Octave a cappella group takes the stage at Brandeis Got Talent.
Micah D. performs at Brandeis Got Talent.
Manginah delivers an a cappella performance at Brandeis Got Talent.
Senior Rachel L. attends the the craft market with her parents Jim and Ludmila L.
Brandeisians attend the Experience Brandeis: One Foot in the Classroom, One Foot in the Street event.
Rachel Goclawski '95 leads the Wild Mushroom Wander event.
Michelle Miller '11, Sue Gilad '93 and Eric Tuchman '84 speak at the Inside the World of Arts and Entertainment panel.
Amelie W. '30 and her mom Jill soak up some sun outside the Shapiro Campus Center.
A family poses with Ollie the Owl during the Student Affairs Autumn Gathering and Ollie Photo Op.