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After promising myself I’d get to Israel by 26, I pulled ...

May 14, 2010

Tags: Medical Research, Social Sciences & Humanities

J Weekly -- Americans for Ben-Gurion University's fifth annual Murray Fromson Media Mission proves to be an inspiring success as J Weekly columnist Amanda Pazornik recounts her experience in Israel and at BGU.

Science Burns in Her Bones

May 14, 2010

Tags: Medical Research

Israel21c -- Despite invitations from academic institutions in the US and the UK, Ben-Gurion University's award-winning tissue-science innovator Professor Smadar Cohen would rather live and work in Israel.

Academic Pilots

May 14, 2010

Tags: Social Sciences & Humanities

IDF News -- The board of governors and hundreds of supporters of Ben-Gurion University visited an IAF base to learn about BGU's exclusive bachelor's degree program offered to pilot cadets.

Glazer Business School is Upgraded to a Faculty

May 4, 2010

Tags: Business & Management, Press Releases

At a recent meeting of the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Executive Committee, a decision was made to change the name of the Guilford Glazer School of Business and Management to the Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business and Management. Established as a School in 1995, the naming of the Guilford Glazer School was made possible in 2007 through the generosity of Guilford and Diane Glazer of Los Angeles, California in recognition of the strength and potential of the 11-year-old Business School.

Algae Strain Identified to Reduce Cholesterol, Blood Pressure ...

May 4, 2010

Tags: Medical Research, Natural Sciences, Press Releases

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have isolated a microalgal strain which produces large amounts of a polyunsaturated fatty acid that could reduce blood pressure, chronic inflammation and blood cholesterol level, reducing the risk for heart attacks.

Cutting-Edge Traffic Safety Research in Israel

April 23, 2010

Tags: Robotics & High-Tech

The Jewish Journal of Los Angeles -- Groundbreaking research on traffic safety and driving behavior is being done at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev by Prof. David Shinar in the most advanced ergonomics complex in the Middle East.

An Ideal Community

April 22, 2010

Tags: Desert & Water Research, Negev Development & Community Programs

Jerusalem Report -- Developing the Negev is the clarion call of modern Zionism and a 40-year-old mission of Ben-Gurion University. But, is building new, small isolated communities the way to go? BGU's Prof. Alon Tal, a leading environmentalist says no.

New Life for the Dead Sea?

April 21, 2010

Tags: Desert & Water Research, Natural Sciences, Negev Development & Community Programs

Nature -- A conduit from the Red Sea could restore the disappearing Dead Sea and slake the region's thirst. But such a massive engineering project could have untold effects, say Ben-Gurion University researchers.

CBS News, Dallas Interviews Prof. David Faiman (video)

April 21, 2010

Tags: Alternative Energy

KXTA TV -- In Texas to present his new solar energy technology that is powering a kibbutz in Israel, BGU's Prof. David Faiman speaks with a local CBS news anchor.

Israel’s Angel of Mercy

April 21, 2010

Tags: Medical Research, Negev Development & Community Programs

Israel21c -- For terminally ill Bedouins living in Israel's Negev desert, they know they can count on Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Dr. Yoram Singer to help them through their last difficult days.