Higher education

Tel Aviv University Honors US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Hostage Advocate Einav Zangauker at Ceremony

Tel Aviv University awarded Steve Witkoff the George S. Wise Medal and gave hostage mother Einav Zangauker an honorary doctorate, alongside leading figures in science, culture and education.

Tel Aviv University’s 2026 Honorary Degrees Ceremony Recipients
Teachers Anat Kampf of the US (R) and Dina Jacobson of the UK at the Global Jewish Teachers Award ceremony, honoring them for excellence in strengthening students’ Jewish identity – selected from among 250 nominees

Small classrooms, lasting legacies

The New Lowy International School Building

Tel Aviv University inaugurates new home for Lowy International School in memory of Shirley Lowy

2026 TAU Honorary Degrees Ceremony

A celebration of excellence: Watch Tel Aviv University’s Honorary Degrees Ceremony live


"Change the paradigm”: Holon Institute of Technology is integrating industry into tech education

Under new President Professor Refael Barkan, HIT enters a new academic year and a new era – one defined by bridging academia and industry through internships, innovation, and an eye to the future

President Barkan welcomes students on the first day of classes.

Nearly one in three Israeli students considers leaving country as living costs soar - poll

A survey of 12,000 Israeli students reveals rising expenses, increased financial dependence on parents, struggles among reservists, and growing doubts about their futures.

Students attending Bar-Ilan university in Ramat Gan.

Israeli universities need more funding to sustain scientific excellence - opinion

The human mind is the State of Israel’s most precious resource. Academia is where that resource is cultivated, challenged, and transformed into national strength.

 An aerial view of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Mount Scopus campus.

The start-up is just the excuse 

From the university classroom to real-world crises: How BGU’s Yazamut 360 Leaders Program prepares the problem-solvers of tomorrow for extreme uncertainty.

 LEADERS PROGRAM class of 2026, at their graduation ceremony

The secret of Reichman University’s international success

With 2,400 students from 90 countries, Reichman’s International School combines personal attention, innovation, and a strong commitment to Israel

Students at Reichman University campus

Israel’s higher education is becoming another casualty in constant crises - opinion

Israel’s intellectual and innovative edge took generations to build. We cannot afford to let our educational excellence erode while we wait for the crises to subside.

 An aerial view of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Mount Scopus campus.

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.

A sign is displayed outside of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education building on June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Ari Steinberg: Investing in Israel’s educators is investing in Israel’s future

Ashmoret CEO explains how the company harnesses its purchasing power and expanding range of services to improve educators’ lives and strengthen the country’s education system

Ari Steinberg, CEO of Ashmoret

Due to pensions: Haifa University in huge deficit, forced to lay off staff

The University of Haifa will be required to cut tens of millions of shekels annually, raise donations and additional revenue sources, and formulate a new agreement with administrative staff.

Eshkol Tower, Haifa University

Tel Aviv University plans to rename Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences

The university said the change, made with the Sackler family’s approval, is intended to help secure a major donation for research and teaching in the exact sciences.

View of the Tel Aviv University campus