BGU | PRESIDENT'S REPORT 2026

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14 NOTEWORTHY NEWS 25 REPORTS 26 Prof. Chaim Hames Rector 30 Tal Ben-Haim Director-General & VP

45 Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal VP for Global Engagement 48 Prof. Sarab Abu-Rabia Queder VP for Diversity & Inclusion 36 Prof. Dan Blumberg VP for Regional & Industrial Development 41 Prof. Raz Jelinek VP and Dean for Research & Development

52 Jeff Kaye, VP for Public Affairs & Resource Development

60 New Faculty Members 62 Donor Recognition 66 Board of Governors 70 Associates Organizations

56 BGU IN FACTS AND FIGURES 57 Senior Administration 58 BGU in Numbers