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ALUMNI SERIES: From ‘The West Wing’ to University of Haifa
By: Noa Amouyal Published: April 25, 2024 Many people around the world were captivated by the rapid-fire dialogue in Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing,” and Dr. Kobby Barda was no exception. Watching that iconic program inspired him to embark on a path of studying American politics. Dr. Barda’s academic journey culminated in a PhD from […]
ALUMNI SERIES: A Legal Expert’s Journey From Haifa to New York
By: ASUH Published: March 29, 2024 Nizan Geslevich Packin is a woman of many interests. As an expert in financial regulation, technology, privacy and information law, and FinTech, the University of Haifa alumna is a trusted resource regarding some of the most pressing issues in today’s society. From weighing in on Elon Musk’s legal drama […]
ALUMNI SERIES: University of Haifa alum supports Israel — one cookie at a time
By: ASUH Published: February 28, 2024 A bakery selling mouthwatering chocolate chip and southern red velvet cookies shouldn’t be a source of controversy. Yet Nofar Shablis, owner of Ali’s Cookies in Emory, Georgia, found herself constantly harassed by customers in the aftermath of Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel. A native of Kiryat Chaim, a […]
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Neolithic site shows how villagers weathered drought, climate change 8,000 years ago
At a submerged village off Israel’s northern coast, archaeologists discover a trove of artifacts showing how the settlement lived and survived during the global 8.2ka climatic event
Iran, Israel Trade Blows, Each Seeking To Signal Strength While Avoiding Escalation
Israel’s response to the unprecedented Iranian attack was more limited than many expected, suggesting an Israeli effort to reinstate deterrence without opening an all-out war
Scientists show that ancient village adapted to drought, rising seas
Around 6,200 BCE, the climate changed. Global temperatures dropped, sea levels rose and the southern Levant, including modern-day Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon, southern Syria and the Sinai desert, entered a period of drought.
Israeli university presidents condemn violent, antisemitic campus protests in the US
The letter also included assisting Jewish and Israeli students "who wish to join Israeli universities and find a welcoming academic and personal home.”
Trauma Under the Influence
Researchers from the University of Haifa are studying how mind-altering substances affected Nova Music Festival attendees on October 7, and are helping survivors cope with unprecedented trauma