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.
Attention Shabbat Shoppers!
Israeli consumers, not the Knesset are likely to determine the future of shopping on the Sabbath, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers in a new study…
Americans for Ben-Gurion University Receives $3 Million Pledge for New Quantum Nanotechnology Facility
Americans for Ben-Gurion University just received a $3 million pledge from long-time Americans for Ben-Gurion University supporter and National Vice President Ruth Flinkman-Marandy and Ben Marandy. This generous donation…
Making the Desert Bloom One Olive Tree at a Time
“Plant a Tree to Seed Desert Research” is a new initiative to advance desert agriculture that will benefit Israel and offer hope to millions of people living in the…
Breakthrough in the Fight Against ALS
A patented compound that slows progression of ALS has been licensed to Toucan Capital for development.
BGU Breakthrough in the Fight Against ALS and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
A patented breakthrough treatment for neurodegenerative diseases developed by BGU researchers has secured more than $1 million from Toucan Capital, a private U.S. biotech fund based in Baltimore, Maryland.
New Hope for Parkinson’s and Other Central Nervous System Disease Sufferers
BGN Technologies, BGU's technology transfer company has signed a licensing agreement for its V-Smart™ drug delivery technology with Lauren Sciences LLC.
Time to Be Honest
Researchers in BGU’s Department of Psychology discover the instinct behind cheating in a unique study.
Learning to Treat Trauma from Israel’s Combat Soldiers
BGU’s Prof. Gabriel Schreiber finds that proximity, immediacy and empathy are the key factors in treating trauma victims.
Americans for Ben-Gurion University Launches Zin Fellows Leadership Development Program
This exclusive innovative program is designed to create a community of “next generation leaders” committed to furthering David Ben-Gurion’s vision for Israel’s Negev region. Zin Fellows experience in-depth immersion…