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BGU Partners With MIT: Negev Urban Research Lab

January 27, 2025

Tags: Current events, Negev Development & Community Programs

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.

Rebuilding the Negev: BGU Campus Expansion

May 22, 2025

Tags: Current events, Negev Development & Community Programs

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is doubling its campus in Beer-Sheva and creating new faculties and schools to meet the region’s urgent and growing demand for educational opportunities.

eJP Interviews BGU Board of Governors Chairman Lloyd Goldman

May 20, 2025

Tags: Current events, Leadership, Awards & Events

Lloyd Goldman reflects on honoring his parents through a transformative gift to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's medical school, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, which was renamed the Joyce and Irving Goldman Medical School.

Israel National News Spotlights BGU Honorary Doctorate

May 15, 2025

Tags: Current events, Leadership, Awards & Events

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev recently presented an honorary doctorate to social media star Nuseir Yassin, aka “Nas Daily,” for his deep commitment to promoting tolerance and coexistence as well as to building bridges between people everywhere.

‘Nas Daily’ Receives Honorary Doctorate from BGU

May 15, 2025

Tags: Press Releases

The influential video blogger and coexistence advocate, Nuseir Yassin ‘Nas Daily,’ said that the honor from the University served to energize his peacebuilding work.

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