First US College President In Israel Since Oct 7 Visits BGU
President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Andrew Rehfeld, visited the campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on Sunday in the first such visit by a leader of an American academic institution since the start of war.
President Chamovitz Shares How BGU Took Action Following Oct 7
Ben-Gurion University students have promptly responded to the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7 by adhering to protocols and adjusting campus life to provide resources and safety to the community.
Times of Israel: BGU Steps Up To Support Students
BGU's main campus located in Beer-sheva, makes it the closest university to the Gaza border. In response to the October 7 attacks, BGU immediately opened its campus and dormitories to soldiers, doctors, and visiting family members at no cost.
Israeli University Heads Sign New Letter to Colleagues
Israel's Association of University Heads says that "college campuses have become breeding grounds for anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiments," in a second appeal to their colleagues around the world.
Times of Israel: BGU Announces Emergency Grants For Reservists
Ben-Gurion University will provide students who have been called up for reserve duty a $300 grant and a delay in paying dormitory living fees.
Recent BGU Media Coverage Following October 7 Terrorist Attacks
BGU's response to the terrorist attacks has been featured on CNN, The New York Times, NBC Nightly News and many other media outlets.
BGU Initiates Trauma Training In New Medical Simulation Building
BGU's Center for Medical Simulation opened its doors to doctors, medical staff, and volunteers from across the globe to train for trauma victims amid the Israel-Hamas war.
BGU Featured on NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt
NBC Nightly News: BGU's parking lot has transformed into a donation center and study rooms are being used as a command center to answer calls for help. Classes have been postponed, as more than 1,000 students left campus to serve in the battle.
BGU President Supports Community by Publicly Condemning Hamas
Daniel Chamovitz, President of Ben-Gurion University joins other institutional leaders in condemning the October 7th terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel, expressing support and solidarity for the school's community.
Our Israeli Students and Employees Need Help Now
Please help us provide necessary resources for Israeli students and their families in the wake of these unconscionable attacks on Israel by donating to BGU's Resilience Fund.