Higher education
Brandeis Center urges Education Dept. to release delayed foreign funding data
Concerns over foreign funding of US universities have grown, with critics warning it may influence campus policies and responses to antisemitism.
Ari Steinberg: Investing in Israel’s educators is investing in Israel’s future
Due to pensions: Haifa University in huge deficit, forced to lay off staff
Tel Aviv University plans to rename Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences
Over 1,000 pro-Israel students, faculty gather as US campus antisemitism increases
Israel on Campus Coalition CEO Jacob Baime said the summit's central goals are helping students confront antisemitism and developing the next generation of bipartisan pro-Israel leaders in the US.
Ben-Gurion University launches ASK POLA: An AI study advisor for prospective students
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has unveiled ASK POLA, a new AI-powered academic advisor designed to help prospective students navigate the university admissions process around the clock.
Israel drops below OECD average in proportion of academics
A new periodic review by the Chief Economist’s Headquarters at the Ministry of Finance reveals: In just two decades, the country lost its position at the top of higher education rankings.
Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law
The petition was filed hours after the Knesset approved an amendment to the law which expressly allows the Council for Higher Education to approve separate programs for men and women.
Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate degree programs in late-night vote
The legislation, Amendment No. 12, 2026, was sponsored by MK Limor Son Har Melech and passed by a vote of 52-43.
New Yael Foundation data reveal Jewish education enrollment growing
Despite global uncertainty, Jewish education enrollment is excelerating in in 48 countries
Engineering the future from the Negev
Sapir Academic College’s Faculty of Technology is creating a new model of higher education that blends academic excellence, applied research, and close industry collaboration to drive innovation
Creating healing through art
How Ono International School's English-language master's program in visual art therapy is preparing a new generation of therapists.
Nefesh B'Nefesh launches fellowship to strengthen Israel education in North American schools
The inaugural cohort brings 12 Jewish educators to Israel for a yearlong program focused on teaching Zionism, Jewish identity and Israel.
Bill allowing gender-segregated academic programs advances in Knesset committee
The bill would allow higher education institutions to offer separate study tracks for women and men at the discretion of elected representatives and academic institutions.
