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BGU Partners With MIT: Negev Urban Research Lab
The Negev Urban Research Lab (NUR), launched by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beer-Sheva, joins MIT's City Science Network to tackle urban challenges in desert cities through advanced technology and data-driven solutions.
A4BGU CEO Doug Seserman Announces Transition
Doug Seserman, A4BGU’s CEO for the last eight years, spearheaded the organization’s rebranding and led its comprehensive response to the terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
BGU Medical Student Helping Heal Israel’s Wounded
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev medical student, Noa Shuker shares her story with ILTV about her experience as a Casualty Officer in the IDF reserves for the past two years since October 7.
BGU’s Prof. Pinshow Wins Ig Nobel for Bat Research
Prof. Berry Pinshow and Prof. Carmi Korine of Ben-Gurion University won the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize for research that found bats fed ethanol-rich food flew more slowly. These awards are dedicated to honor weird and humorous scientific discoveries.
A4BGU Brings Resilience, Hope and Humor to New York City Benefit
A4BGU’s New York City Benefit on October 19, 2025, celebrates BGU’s Goldman Medical School with inspiring stories from an October 7 hostage survivor and a medical student, plus an exceptional performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
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The Future is Ours to Build
The BGU community has been directly and disproportionately impacted by October 7, along with the recent Iranian missile strikes. A gift today to A4BGU critical emergency assistance fund provides aid directly to BGU students, faculty, and staff. a4bgu.org/recoveryresilience
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We’ve changed our name! American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) is now Americans for Ben-Gurion University. Learn more about us here.
