Uncovering Big Insights from Nature’s Smallest Mysteries
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Prof. Maya Bar-Sadan pursues nature’s tiniest mysteries in quantum chemistry with curiosity, combining her “detective” mindset with a passion for mentoring the next generation of scientists.
Inspiring the Next Generation with Ben-Gurion Day in the USA
This week, students in San Diego enjoyed learning about David Ben-Gurion's legacy by utilizing the Ben-Gurion Day in the USA engagement activities in A4BGU's Program in a Box!
A4BGU Brings David Ben-Gurion to Life
David Ben-Gurion said in 1949: “Only with the compass of vision in our hands will we find our way in the stormy waves of our conflicted time.”
BGU Study Shows Need For In-Hospital Protocols
Groundbreaking research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev highlights how innovative AI imaging and emergency response systems enabled Soroka Medical Center to effectively manage the massive influx of casualties on October 7.
Resilience Meets Relief at the A4BGU NYC Benefit
“It’s important to laugh,” Doug Seserman, outgoing CEO of A4BGU, said as he formally welcomed attendees, six days after the release of the 20 living Israeli hostages from Gaza.
Dr. Neil Hockstein: Driven by Ben-Gurion’s Pioneering Spirit
For A4BGU Delaware Chapter Co-Chair Dr. Neil Hockstein, the Negev is more than arid land—it is the wellspring of Israel’s pioneering spirit, the embodiment of David Ben-Gurion’s vision, and the foundation for innovation that benefits the world.
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.