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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.

IJN: Hostage Survivor Nili Margalit in Aspen July 23 for A4BGU

July 9, 2025

Tags: Current events, Leadership, Awards & Events

Intermountain Jewish News highlights A4BGU's upcoming events in Aspen and Vail this July, featuring hostage survivor and BGU alumna Nili Margalit, who will share her story of survival, resilience, and lifesaving care.

BGU Labs Left with Years of Lasting Damage from Missile Strike

July 7, 2025

Tags: Current events, Medical Research

“By targeting universities, the Iranians hoped to set us back,” Prof. Chamovitz said. “But we’re focused on recovery. We’re focused on how we’re going to rebuild.”

Missile Strike Aftermath: BGU Campus and Community

July 1, 2025

Tags: Current events

The Iranian missile strikes in Beer-Sheva leave Ben-Gurion University of the Negev heavily damaged, with dozens displaced, including postdoctoral student Tamar Setter. Hear her account in her interview with Ynet News.

6 BGU Labs Destroyed, 9 Damaged in Iranian Missile Strike

June 26, 2025

Tags: Current events

An Iranian missile strike on BGU destroyed six research labs, damaged nine more, and severely impacted classrooms, dorms, and homes—wiping out years of scientific research projects and displacing students, faculty, and local families.

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Remarkable Resilience. Excellence in the Face of Adversity

Watch “Remarkable Resilience. Excellence in the Face of Adversity” to learn about Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s (BGU) unique and critical role leading the Way Forward in a post-October 7th Israel.

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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.