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First-generation university student pursues her dream in Haifa
By NOA AMOUYAL Orjwan Ghraba is starting a new and exciting chapter in her life as she begins her studies at University of Haifa, where she is earning a degree in Human Services and Sociology. Ghraba, who is from the small village of Reineh in northern Israel, is not letting her status as a first-generation […]
Along the road to campus, Maysam Kayal has overcome cultural and educational gaps
By Jacob Kamaras Maysam Kayal, an Arab student from the village of Judeida-Makr, reflects that members of the Arab community come into the world of higher education with a notably different cultural and educational background than their Jewish peers in Israel. Jewish students in Israel complete mandatory military service and gain life skills through travel […]
For Alyssa Eisenstein, University of Haifa is a living laboratory for peacebuilding pursuits
By Jacob Kamaras When Alyssa Eisenstein decided to pursue a Master of Arts in Peace & Conflict Management at University of Haifa’s International School, she had a clear idea of what was to come. Having previously studied journalism at Northwestern University, volunteered for the Peace Corps in Nicaragua, and worked for six years as a […]
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Nasrallah Killing a Temporary ‘Big Blow’: America’s Reaction Will Determine Response
Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, dealing a major blow to the Iran-backed group. Hezbollah confirmed his death, marking a turning point in the conflict
Israeli Parent Burnout in Iron Swords War Tops Global Average
During the current Iron Swords War, parents in Israel are overcome by ongoing feelings of fatigue, psychological tension, and exhaustion related to their parental functioning (“parental burnout”), a study by the University of Haifa has found.
Israeli Study: 75% of Genes Linked to Autism Also Linked to Schizophrenia
A new Israeli study has discovered that 75 percent of the genes associated with autism are also linked to schizophrenia.
Natural Nursery for Critically Endangered Guitarfish Identified Off Israeli Coast
Baby blackchin guitarfish shelter amid the sandstone coves at Ma'agan Michael until attaining critical size to brave the open seas
Israeli Universities Closed Amid Nationwide Strike
Large protests across the country disrupted campuses even as they put pressure on Netanyahu’s government after six hostages were found dead.