BGU | PRESIDENT'S REPORT 2023

HONORS

NOTEWORTHY NEWS

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FORMER IDF CHIEF OF STAFF KOCHAVI AMONG RECIPIENTS OF BEN-GURION AWARD The University bestowed the 2022 Ben-Gurion Award upon former IDF Chief of Staff Lt-Gen Aviv Kochavi, along with six other recipients, on Ben-Gurion Day. Kochavi has been instrumental in the IDF’s move to the Negev. Other recipients included Lester Crown, philanthropist and businessperson; Hanna Rado, a social and business entrepreneur; Eran Doron, head of the Ramat Negev Regional Council; Prof. Nachum Finger, former BGU Rector; Gila Bellaish, an educator; and BGU alumnus Prof. Alon Chen, President of the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Recipients of the 2022 Ben-Gurion Award Dr. Ursula von der Leyen receives an honorary PhD from President Prof. Chamovitz and Rector Prof. Hames

EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT AWARDED HONORARY DOCTORATE

European Commission President Dr. Ursula von der Leyen received an honorary doctorate in June in recognition of her efforts to combat

climate change, fight antisemitism, and improve women’s and gay rights, and build a more inclusive democratic society.

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