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Brandeis launches reinvention plan with micro-credentials and free tuition

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC · How we work

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Brandeis University launches the Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts, linking study to career readiness.
President Arthur Levine says the plan balances library knowledge with real-world experience.
Students will receive a secondary transcript documenting micro-credential skills such as programming and project management.
The university offers free tuition for families earning $75,000 or less and half scholarships for incomes up to $200,000.

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Brandeis University launches the Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts, linking study to career readiness.
President Arthur Levine says the plan balances library knowledge with real-world experience.
Students will receive a secondary transcript documenting micro-credential skills such as programming and project management.
The university offers free tuition for families earning $75,000 or less and half scholarships for incomes up to $200,000.