BGU&U | SPRING 2026

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Five years into Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s ambitious $1 billion ten-year global campaign, supporters gathered in Paris to take stock, not only of numbers, but of purpose. Launched on October 1, 2020, the campaign has pressed forward through extraordinary circumstances, from a global pandemic to the war and ongoing challenges facing Israel. And as of March 2026, the campaign has raised more than $600 million, placing BGU firmly on track to achieve its historic goal. At the semiannual meeting of the Global Development Committee

(GDC) in November, volunteer leaders and partners from around the world convened for a candid midpoint review that was both celebratory and forward-looking. The figures reflect both depth and breadth: nearly 12,000 donors have participated in the campaign to date, including more than 6,800 new supporters, while 67 major gifts account for 84% of total funds raised, more than $507 million, underscoring the extraordinary commitment of long-standing benefactors. At the same time, more than 8,500 donors have contributed gifts under $1,000, affirming that the campaign’s true strength lies in the collective engagement of

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