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Honorary Doctorate Ceremony at Ariel University 🎓✨

Today, Ariel University held a meaningful and inspiring ceremony on campus, conferring honorary doctorate degrees on seven distinguished figures whose work reflects excellence, leadership, public impact, and an extraordinary contribution to Israeli society.

Recipients of Ariel University’s 2026 Honorary Doctorates:

🔹 Prof. Yonina Eldar
🔹 Adi Altschuler
🔹 Prof. Avraham Gover
🔹 Grandmaster Boris Gelfand
🔹 Efrat and Hanoch Daum
🔹 Brig. Gen. (Res.) Avigdor Kahalani

The ceremony reflected Ariel University’s deep appreciation for the recipients and their significant contributions to the State of Israel, academia, culture, security, innovation, and society as a whole.

We thank the guests, families, and participants who joined us for this special occasion, and we wish the honorary doctorate recipients continued success, meaningful impact, and many more fruitful endeavors. 🙏💙

Ariel University proudly honors its 2026 Honorary Doctorate recipients - distinguished leaders of excellence, impact, and service.

At Ariel University’s MA in Communication, Public Advocacy and Combating Antisemitism, students do not just study antisemitism; they engage directly with the people shaping the conversation.

This week, our students had the privilege of meeting Yoseph Haddad, an Israeli Arab journalist, advocate, and leading voice in the fight against antisemitism and misinformation.

Yoseph’s message to our students was clear: standing up for Israel requires facts, clarity, conviction, and unshakable pride, along with the confidence to challenge false narratives wherever they appear.

World-class speakers. Real-world advocacy. Academic training with impact.

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open.

Professor Dafne Guetta , Professor of Physics and Head of Ariel University’s International Affairs Office, was honored to represent Ariel University at the Embassy of Italy’s reception in Tel Aviv, marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

The evening highlighted the strong friendship between Italy and Israel, rooted in shared democratic values, cultural connection, academic cooperation, and a joint commitment to combating antisemitism.

Ariel University looks forward to continuing to strengthen international partnerships that advance research, education, and meaningful dialogue.

Read more: https://diplomacy.co.il/diplomatic-events/4939-embassy-of-italy-80-anniversario-della-repubblica-italiana-in-tel-aviv

Ariel University and the Hecht Foundation are proud to announce the continuation of their longstanding partnership through the Hecht Foundation's generous support for the construction of the Archaeology and Land of Israel Studies Building.

The Department of Archeology and Land of Israel Studies building will be named in honor of Dr. Reuben Hecht, whose lifelong commitment to strengthening and developing the State of Israel was deeply connected to his passion for archaeology, ancient history, and the heritage of the Land of Israel.

We sincerely thank the Hecht Foundation for helping Ariel University advance research, education, and the study of the Land of Israel for future generations.

The Body in Psychotherapy: Science & Clinical Practice

Ariel University is pleased to invite you to a scientific panel and clinical workshop on Body Integration in Psychotherapy, featuring leading researchers and clinicians from Israel and abroad.

📅 June 9
🕖 19:00-21:00
💻 Zoom

📅 June 10
🕘 09:00-15:30
📍 Ariel University

The program will bring together experts in psychotherapy, trauma, body-mind integration, and clinical practice for an important professional discussion on the role of the body in therapeutic work.

Participation is free, but registration is required.

🔗 Register via the link in the post.
https://ariel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etUqSNa2D66aLZ4

Happy Shavuot from Ariel University!

Wishing our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends a joyful and meaningful holiday filled with learning, renewal, and togetherness.

Chag Sameach!

Preserving a Legacy of Knowledge and Culture

Today, Ariel University marked the dedication of a remarkable book collection donated by Dr. Avraham Hakim z”l, a scholar, translator, and Israeli cultural figure deeply committed to Arabic language, literature, Islam, and Middle Eastern studies.

The dedication ceremony was attended by members of Dr. Hakim’s family, together with Ariel University President Prof. Ehud Grossman, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Prof. U*i Ben-Shalom, Head of the Department of Middle Eastern Studies and Political Science Prof. Gadi Hitman, senior academic leadership, faculty members, students, and library staff.

Over many years, Dr. Hakim carefully assembled a unique collection of approximately 6,000 volumes from across the Arab world. Before his passing, he chose to donate this important collection to Ariel University’s library, ensuring that future generations of students and researchers would continue to benefit from his lifelong commitment to scholarship.

The collection will significantly enrich the work of the Department of Middle Eastern Studies, providing access to rare and valuable literature that will deepen academic research, learning, and cultural understanding.

This meaningful gift stands as a lasting tribute to Dr. Hakim’s dedication to knowledge, dialogue, and education.

May his memory be a blessing.

Today, Ariel University hosted its Annual Research Day 2026, showcasing the depth, innovation, and impact of our academic and scientific research.

The event highlighted groundbreaking work from across the university, offering a glimpse into the ideas, discoveries, and developments helping shape the future.

A special congratulations to Prof. Jeffrey Hausdorff, recipient of the Kraus Family Research Award, in recognition of his outstanding research achievements and contribution to science.

We also warmly congratulate Dr. Yuval Zolotov from the Department of Health Systems Management, recipient of the Kraus Family Outstanding Research Award, for his impressive scientific contribution.

Thank you to all the researchers, faculty members, students, and guests who took part in this inspiring event and helped make Ariel University’s Annual Research Day 2026 such a meaningful success.

We look forward to continuing to advance research, innovation, and academic excellence.