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.
BGU Prof. Richard Isralowitz Awarded for Substance Abuse Work
BGU Prof. Richard Isralowitz recently received the U.S. National Distinguished International Scientist Award for his work as director of the Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resources (RADAR) Center.
Seniors Participate in Online Communities for Fun and Intellectual Stimulation
According to a new paper published by BGU researcher Dr. Galit Nimrod, seniors “just want to have fun” on the Internet. They are participating in online communities for intellectual…
BGU Researcher’s Peace Building Project Awarded USAID Grant of $760,000
Prof. Alean Al-Krenawi of the Charlotte B. and Jack J. Spitzer Department of Social Work at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) has just been awarded an $760,160 three-year…
The Dead Sea Bubbles with Life
A team of researchers has discovered deep freshwater springs on the Dead Sea floor, as well as new species of micro-organisms. Read about, and watch a movie of, the…
Voting Causes Stress According to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Study
As the United States nears another election day, researchers at BGU have determined scientifically, for the first time, that voting is a stressful event, inducing measurable hormonal changes.
Parents’ Positive Attitude Can Help Kids Get Homework Done
BGU researchers found that a child's motivation toward homework improves if parents take a supportive attitude and emphasize the learning value, rather than focusing on completing the assignment or…
Only 14 Types of Noses in the Western World
View this amusing photographic display CBS News created to depict the 14 types of noses classified by Ben-Gurion University's Prof. Abraham Tamir.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Researchers Identify Elusive Gene that Leads to Myopia (Nearsightedness)
A Ben-Gurion University of the Negev research group led by Prof. Ohad Birk has identified a gene whose defect specifically causes myopia or nearsightedness.
Parents Need an Attitude Adjustment to Improve their Children’s Homework Motivation
Parents who want to improve their child’s motivation to complete homework this school year need to change their own attitude and behavior, according to a new study by BGU…