Announcing the Dawn of a New Movement
At its core, the nonpartisan movement aims to strengthen ties between the American Diaspora and Israel. Americans for Ben-Gurion University opens its arms to those who believe the world is simply better off with Israel in it.
NY Diabetes Researcher Receives Honorary Doctorate
BGU presented Dr. Jesse Roth, with an honorary doctoral degree at the 42nd Board of Governors Meeting.
Baltimore Philanthropist Toby Mower Donates $2 Million to Establish an Addiction Prevention and Treatment Curriculum and Endow Two Presidential Chairs
Baltimore philanthropist Toby Mower has donated $2 million to Americans for Ben-Gurion University to fund and develop the Toby Mower Curriculum for the Prevention and Treatment of Addiction, including…
New York Philanthropist Alexander M. Goren Elected as Chairman of the Board of Governors of BGU
Americans for Ben-Gurion University President Alexander M. Goren was elected chairman of the international Board of Governors of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). The election was held yesterday…
Zionism is in our DNA
In a Jerusalem Post column, BGU’s President Prof. Rivka Carmi writes, "Ben-Gurion University integrates the highest standards of intellectual discourse and research with the pioneering spirit that has defined…
Alcohol Abuse Is a Factor in Violent Youth Behavior in Israel
Research on the problem in Israel, conducted by Prof. Isralowitz and his RADAR Center colleague Dr. Alexander Reznik, shows problem alcohol use -- including binge drinking of five or…
Childhood Emotional Maltreatment Causes Troubled Romantic Relationships
People who experience Childhood Emotional Maltreatment (CEM) are more likely to have troubled romantic relationships in adult years, according to BGU researchers.
LA Family Pledges $1 Million for Nanotech Research
Americans for Ben-Gurion University has received a $1 million pledge from Henry and Anita Weiss to further nanotechnology research.
Genetic Mutations that Cause Intestinal Obstruction Identified
A research group from BGU and Soroka University Medical Center led by Prof. Ohad Birk has discovered genetic mutations that lead to intestinal blockages in newborns from two Bedouin…
The Science of Planting Olive Trees in the Desert
Prof. Pedro Berliner talks to The Jerusalem Post about the ancient yet innovative agroforestry techniques being used at Wadi Mashash, BGU's experimental farm in the Negev.