Beware: Monitor the Body Mass Index of Teenagers
Elevated BMI in teens may put some at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease as adults.
BGU Launches the Country’s First International Israel Studies ...
The unique Israel Studies International Program (ISIP), under the auspices of the Ben-Gurion Research Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism, will be taught in English and is now recruiting international students who seek a master’s degree in Israel studies.
Memorial Garden for Sandy Breslauer Dedicated at BGU
The Sandy Breslauer Garden was dedicated on Monday at the Marcus Family Campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev as part of the University's 41st Annual Board of Governors Meeting.
BGU Awards Honorary Doctoral Degree to France Cordova
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev awarded an honorary doctoral degree to former NASA Chief Scientist and Purdue University President France A. Córdova on Monday evening.
BGU Awards Honorary Doctoral Degree to Donna Shalala
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev awarded an honorary doctoral degree to former Clinton cabinet member and University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala on Monday evening.
An End to an Epidemic
Diabetes is a disease that has a global impact and leaves many patients without effective tools to manage the disease. A team of BGU researchers, led by Dr. Eli Lewis, has developed a new therapy that may provide a cure.
BGU and University of Miami Sign Research Collaboration
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the University of Miami (U of M) have signed an agreement to collaborate in areas that include joint research programs, academic cooperative programs and student exchange programs.
The Dead Sea-Red Sea “Peace Conduit”
Discovery News--Scientists are studying a proposal to pump water into the Dead Sea from the Red Sea more than 110 miles away. The plan could save the Dead Sea, which is disappearing at an alarming rate.
The Dead Sea-Red Sea “Peace Conduit”
Discovery News--Scientists are studying a proposal to pump water into the Dead Sea from the Red Sea more than 110 miles away. The plan could save the Dead Sea, which is disappearing at an alarming rate.
Helping Save Dead Sea Tourism
The Jerusalem Post -- To counter rising water levels near the Dead Sea hotels, BGU Prof. Alon Tal recommends mining the salt from the southern part of the Dead Sea. Now Israel's Tourism and environment Researchal Protection Ministries agree.