Americans for Ben-Gurion University

10/09/2026

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be at the Community Organization Fair at the 𝗭𝟯 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 on November 1! Come by our booth to connect, learn about our work and see how you can get involved.

Get your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/oshmanfamilyjcc/1920001

10/08/2026

Meet P., a Ben-Gurion University of the Negev graduate who, during his time at BGU as a Mechanical Engineering student, served on reserve duty for almost 400 days after October 7.

After his first round of six, he came to the realization: "Okay, what am I doing with my life now? Why am I working on what I am working on, why does it matter, and is it what I want to do all my life?"

His goal of doing something greater with his life grew with every round, and he ultimately signed up for Cactus4Milluim, a program through BGU's Yazamut 360° entrepreneurship program, designed to help reservists across Israel bridge the gap created by extended service.

P.'s goal is to develop solutions to neutralize threats faster and solve problems that arise from the field. Cactus Capital gave P. the drive to keep going and the tools he needed to understand the entrepreneurship landscape.

Thank you P. for your service and for the work you are doing to make the world a better place!

10/07/2026

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost and families shattered on October 7, 2023.

We hold close the families who lost someone they loved, the survivors who carry memories no one should have to carry, and the communities forever changed.

May their memories be a blessing.🕯️

10/05/2026

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, A4BGU would like to spotlight the remarkable researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev who are working to improve the lives of those recovering from breast cancer.

A recent study from Assuta Medical Centers, in collaboration with BGU, found that 61% of women who underwent breast cancer surgery experienced arm pain, restricted movement, impaired function, or lymphedema. The study found that sleep quality, emotional distress, underlying health conditions, chemotherapy, and post-surgical complications also played a role in recovery. One of the most prominent findings was that women experiencing insomnia had nearly 3x the risk of upper-limb complications.

Researchers found that advanced machine learning models improved the ability to predict which women are at risk of upper-limb morbidity compared with the basic screening tool. The use of these models may enable more precise risk assessment in early post-surgery stages in the future.

Prof. Merav Ben-David, Head of the Oncology Department at Assuta Medical Centers and BGU Clinical Faculty Member, said, "The women operated on undergo a variety of treatments and return to full lives with complete recovery, which is why it is important to us to maintain excellent quality of life going forward."

Read more on The Jerusalem Post:

A new Israeli study found that most women who underwent surgery for breast cancer suffered from pain, restricted movement, or impaired function. The study's findings will help improve rehabilitation.

10/02/2026

Thank you for joining us for The Front Row, BGU's live online summer semester. Over the past months, we have been delighted to welcome you into the classroom and to share the ideas, research, and conversations of our leading scholars. Thank you for your curiosity, your participation, and for being part of our community.

The full semester's lectures are available to replay below. Browse and share with a friend!

The Front Row was a 2026 live, online summer semester, conducted by leading BGU researches and designed for curious minds who never stop asking questions.

10/01/2026

Get ready to experience BGU innovation like never before! 🚀

Join A4BGU on November 15 for the 𝗕𝗚𝗨 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲, a brand-new event experience bringing the groundbreaking research and emerging technologies of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev directly to you.

Meet the BGU researchers and innovators behind the discoveries, experience their work up close, and see how ideas born in the Negev are helping shape the future of science, medicine, technology, and sustainability.

You’ll also hear from A4BGU’s new CEO, 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴, as she shares her vision for the future, and join us in celebrating 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗳𝗳, Fox Chase Cancer Center Director Emeritus, for his contributions to medicine and collaborations with BGU.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆: a4bgu.org/innovation-showcase

09/30/2026

Prof. Bracha Shapira is leading the way in AI research promoting ethical use of agentic AI from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s Institute for Applied AI Research. Watch Prof. Shapira’s interview with ILTV

09/29/2026

As a new academic year begins at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, students are returning to campus determined to build a better future. Graduate student Joseph, who grew up in Kibbutz Re’im, is researching clean energy technologies to help address climate change. After October 7, he served for months as a logistics officer on reserve duty while he and his wife welcomed their first child.

Now, he is returning to the lab to pursue the future he refused to give up on. “My professional dreams for the future are to find my place in academia and contribute to the research going on in this fascinating field I am studying. I am grateful to those who have made this possible.”

Your support helps students like Joseph return to the classroom, pursue groundbreaking research, and focus on what lies ahead instead of the obstacles behind them. This fall as a new semester begins, we celebrate growth—in our communities, in our students, and in the future they are building.

Donate today: https://a4bgu.org/way-forward

09/28/2026

Congratulations to Prof. Dean Doron of the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Institute for the Theory of Computing in the Stein Faculty of Computer and Information Science for being awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant. The five-year research grant is one of the most prestigious in the world!

Prof. Doron describes the new research project, “The ERC grant explores the power and limitations of randomness in computation, particularly in algorithms. It focuses on fundamental questions about the everyday use of randomness in computation: When is randomness necessary? When can randomized algorithms be replaced by deterministic, error-free ones? And when randomness is needed but only weak sources are available, how can they be transformed into almost perfect randomness?"

Join us in saying kol hakavod to Prof. Doron!

09/25/2026

Happy Sukkot from Americans for Ben-Gurion University! 🌿🍋

Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with community and connection. Chag Sameach!