"Life for me and my family hasn't always been easy, but since coming to Brandeis thrings have really moved in a positive direction. Brandeis made it possible for me to continue my education and pursue my dreams of using medicine to relieve suffering around the world. " – Greg Goodman, Class of 2009 "What makes Brandeis a great institution is that we accept students without regard to their financial situations. We get superior students, we provide them scholarships, and they enjoy a truly unique education. Our missions is not only to create educated people, but also to create citizens of the world." – President Jehuda Reinharz, PhD '72 (Brandeis scholarship recipient)
"Because of the generous support of donors, I have been able to concentrate on my academics and participate in a variety of activities without having to fret over how my education is financed. I am president of the Brandeis Pre-Health Society, work as en emergency medical technician for the Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps, serve as the undergraduate representative for the Biology Department, and am a member of the Student Global AIDS campaign. I also volunteer regularly at a women's shelter. ... After graduation and taking time off to teach and pursue philanthropic work, I hope to attend medical school to study surgery or emergency medicine." – Daniel Treacy, Class of 2009
"As a political refugee of the African nation of Togo, I am truly passionate about global studies. Over the past few years, I have studied and worked at the Small Arms Survey in Geneva, Switzerland, researching a project on the effects of small arms on children and writing a briefing paper on the disarmament, demobilization, and reinsertion program in the African nation of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). I also discovered a new passion for young children as a student teacher at the Lemberg Children’s Center. Through my efforts in Switzerland and on campus, Brandeis has allowed me to make an impact – both globally and locally – while still a student. It has been a truly rewarding experience, and I will always be grateful for the generous friends and scholarship support that have made it all possible." – Dopé Teko ’08, Class of 2008
Donors
"I am a firm believer that if you are given something, it is your responsibility to give back. Brandeis provided me with a great educational experience. I am committed to helping Brandeis in any way I can." –Myra (Hiatt) Kraft '64
“Because of the important role that Brandeis plays in the Jewish community and in the world of American higher education, we felt the need to step forward to help the University at this critical time in its history." – Liz and George Krupp