Injured IDF Veteran & BGU Prof. Powering Autonomous Robots
CaPow, a startup founded by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Prof. Mor Peretz and his PhD students in Beer-Sheva, uses groundbreaking wireless energy technology to keep autonomous robots moving without ever needing to stop and charge.
eJPhil: Four-Year Medical School Program Launched at BGU
The Sagol Medical School for International Health, a partnership between Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the Sagol Network, offers a four-year, tech-focused program to help address Israel’s doctor shortage—especially in the Negev.
Nurse, Mother, and Now BGU Medical Student at 51
At 51, Luci Bahat, a pediatric emergency department nurse and mother of four, is studying medicine to become a doctor at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, proving it’s never too late to follow your dream.
BGU Student Reservist Alon Farkas z”l Killed in Gaza
Master Sergeant (reservist) Alon Farkas z"l, 27, a neuroscience student at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, was killed in combat in northern Gaza. May his memory be a blessing.
A Century of Vision: The Future of Higher Education
In a new op-ed, BGU President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz writes, "Universities are where difference meets dialogue, where ideas are tested, where empathy is developed. They are where the future of Israel is being formed."
JPost Speaks with BGU Experts on Israel’s Aging Population
Israel now has one of the fastest-growing elderly populations in the world. BGU’s Prof. Shimon Glick and Prof. Nadav Davidovitch explore what must be done to ensure quality care for the country’s aging citizens.
BGU Honorary Doctorate Nas Daily at JPost Conference
At The Jerusalem Post’s Annual New York Conference, social media influencer Nuseir (Nas) Yassin discussed identity, integration, and how AI can reshape perceptions and combat antisemitism, just days after receiving an honorary doctorate from BGU.
Rebuilding the Negev: BGU Campus Expansion
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
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
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.