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Following damage caused by the June 2025 Iranian missile strike, the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust supported BGU’s recovery efforts. Their gift will fund the construction of a floor in the Drahi Innovation and Entrepreneurship Building on the North Campus, providing vital academic and innovation spaces for students and researchers, and replacing facilities that were damaged. Ashot Ashkelon Industries renewed their commitment to the University through support for BGR — the Formula Student racing car team. Their contribution strengthens the team’s technical capabilities and enables participation in international competitions. Eitan Dvir provided generous support to the Robotics Team at the Jusidman Science Center for Youth. His contribution expands hands-on learning, advanced technological development, and competitive robotics, helping participants build skills in science, engineering, and teamwork while fostering future leaders in technology and innovation. Douglas and Judi Krupp carry on their family’s legacy, with a generous gift given in the summer of 2025, following the Iranian missile attacks on Beer-Sheva, demonstrating the importance of multi-generational support to BGU.

Perla Steren believes in the future, and her generosity will establish the Moises N. Steren Memorial Brain Science and Cognition Endowment Fund in memory of her late husband of blessed memory. The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation supported BGU’s recovery and resilience efforts following damage caused by the June 2025 Iranian missile strike. Their contribution will help create new facilities and classrooms in the Drahi Innovation and Entrepreneurship Building, enabling the University to replace spaces that were damaged. Lloyd and Vicki Goldman pledged their support to BGU through the Way Forward Campaign . Their commitment will help advance key University priorities and future initiatives. The Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundations supported the Visions & Voices program of the Community Action Department. The initiative engages students in meaningful community work, fostering leadership, civic responsibility, and social impact while strengthening ties between the University and communities across the Negev.

A generous donation has been made to name the study rooms on the 4th and 5th floors at the Zalman Aranne Central Library as a son’s tribute to Berdie and Irwin Cohen z”l of Winnipeg, Canada. A portion of the gift will also support Ethiopian students, helping ensure that their campus experience is productive and conducive to learning. Eric z”l and Sheila Samson established the Eric Samson - Bertie Lubner Scholarship Fund for South African students studying at the Medical School for International Health. The Sheba Foundation , led by Steve H. Lavin , supported BGU’s recovery and resilience efforts following October 7, the Iron Swords War, and Operation Rising Lion. The gift provides emergency financial support for student reservists and displaced members of the University community, long term psychological support, and assistance to neighboring Negev communities.