Brandeis University

Mission

Brandeis Athletics is a community that supports personal growth, prioritizes well-being, drives competitive success, and fosters lasting engagement with the university.

Vision

We aspire to build a championship-caliber athletic program by fostering a culture of excellence, pride, and continuous growth. We will celebrate the individual and collective achievements of our student-athletes and create meaningful opportunities to connect and engage alumni through Brandeis Athletics.

Core Values

Excellence. 
Inclusion.
Resilience.

Pillars
 

Pillar 1: People-First Culture

• Improve the student-athlete experience through enhanced support services.
• Ensure all departmental decisions prioritize the holistic well-being, development, and success of student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
   

Pillar 2: Win

• Achieve consistent competitive excellence across all programs.
• Recruit and retain high-caliber student-athletes.
• Invest in resources and infrastructure that drive success.
   

Pillar 3: Student-Athlete Enrichment

• Develop transformational leaders on and off the field.
  Enhance the impact and visibility of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and other student-athlete affinity groups to strengthen leadership, advocacy, and community within Brandeis Athletics and across campus.
• Prepare student-athletes for life beyond Brandeis by building and leverage alumni and career networks to support student success.
   

Pillar 4: Engagement

• Strengthen campus pride and game-day experience.
• Deepen alumni engagement.
• Strengthen connections with the local community.