An Extraordinary Life of Faith, Generosity, and Devoted Love With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing into the eternal life of Mr. Anton (Tony) Saca (15 July 1934 – 24 March 2024). Tony, together with his devoted wife, Mrs. Ilham Saca, has been a long-time cherished friend, advocate, and benefactor. He leaves […]
What we used to see in reputed references is now produced by the Biology Department at Bethlehem University The Biology Department at Bethlehem University has integrated a unique feature into its Medical Laboratory Sciences major: the integration of Histopathology into the undergraduate curriculum, something not found at other Palestinian universities. This course emphasizes the importance […]
On Sunday, 24 March 2024, Bethlehem University had the pleasure of virtually connecting with the Sacramento Council of the Northwestern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. This gathering followed their Palm Sunday celebrations and was a wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude and share updates. The meeting was made possible […]
The Holy Land Commission of the Grand Magisterium of the Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) made a significant visit to Bethlehem University on Tuesday, 12 March 2024. Brother Hernán Santos, Vice Chancellor, and members of the Executive Council extended a warm welcome to the Head of the Commission, Professor Bartholomew McGettrick OBE, […]
In an era where understanding diverse perspectives and developing intercultural competence are more crucial than ever, Bethlehem University has embarked on a remarkable initiative to foster intercultural dialogue and communication. Integrated into the “Intercultural Communication” course at Bethlehem University, taught by Mr. Ramzi Asali, and the “Interpersonal Communication” course at the University of Montana, taught […]
The Institute for Community Engagement & Partnership (ICP) and the Interactive Media Program proudly hosted the graduation ceremony for Interactive Media students at Bethlehem University on Thursday, 7 March 2024, marking the successful conclusion of the Media Literacy training course and their community projects.During the ceremony, students presented their community initiatives, developed in collaboration with […]
On Thursday, 7 March 2024, Brother Alejandro Cerna, FSC, Dean of Education, along with Dr. Rabab Tamish, Ms. Maha Sader, Dr. Hala Rashed, Ms. Paola Handal, and Dr. Anita Bright, led a poignant visit to nearby Bedouin communities. The six faculty members were warmly welcomed into the communities and kindergartens, gaining invaluable insights into the […]
In the heart of the West Bank, where the ongoing war in Gaza casts a dark shadow over daily life, Bethlehem University stands as a beacon of hope amidst adversity – made possible by dedicated faculty and staff, resilient students, and generous donors from across the globe. With the livelihoods of families in the Bethlehem […]
In an inspiring display of cross-cultural exchange, the student ambassadors from Bethlehem University recently had the unique opportunity to engage in a virtual meeting with counterparts from Virginia Wesleyan University in the United States. The meeting brought these two groups together for an enriching discussion on shared interests, cultural perspectives, and political challenges. The virtual […]
Bethlehem University participated in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Healthcare Forum 2024, held in Dubai from Friday, 26 January, to Sunday, 28 January 2024. This event brought together healthcare leaders, innovators, and experts from across the MENA region. The forum delved into the latest AHA programs, discussing recent updates […]
Bethlehem University marks the start of the Lenten season by celebrating “Ash Wednesday.” Faculty, staff, and students gathered at the Chapel of the Divine Child for prayers, calling for an end to the suffering of the people in Gaza, while reflecting on the symbolism of human mortality — “from dust, and to dust, they shall […]
Dear Bethlehem University Community, It was with great sadness that the death of Agostino Boromeo was announced on February 4, 2024. Agostino was, above all, a cultured gentleman who served The Church with dignity, integrity and dedication. He served with high office – and he served the poor. He was former Governor General of the Order […]
Four faculty members from Bethlehem University’s English Department, namely Ms. Paola Handal, Mr. Layth Awwad, Ms. Maram Daboub, and Dr. Anita Bright, actively participated in the NILETESOL 2024 conference in Cairo, Egypt held on January 23-24. The conference, hosted at the American University of Cairo, brought together over 3000 English educators from 30 different countries. […]
Bethlehem University faculty and staff have recently celebrated the successful completion of the first AI Training Program of its kind at the university. This capacity initiative, which concluded on 12 January 2024, marks a significant capacity-building milestone for the institution. This program emanated from the recommendations and organization of the special task force that was […]
A Virtual Conversation In collaboration with the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Arts, the Office of the Dean of Research organized a virtual panel titled, “Visions for Education Under Occupation: A Virtual Conversation,” on Thursday, Dec 7, 2023. This panel featured distinguished Brazilian scholars and educators to discuss innovative educational initiatives in Brazil, […]
Ms. Samar Araj Mousa, Director of Athletics at Bethlehem University, was awarded the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Gender Equality Champion Award on 17 November 2023 at the FISU annual assembly meeting in Geneva. This recognition is a tribute to her distinctive role and significant contributions over a number of years in achieving tangible results […]
Bethlehem University is deeply saddened to announce the passing of a revered member of its philanthropic family, Mr. Frank Jungers, on 10 October 2023, at the age of 97. Since 1998, Mr. Jungers had been an influential supporter of the university, making substantial contributions that have significantly impacted its mission. In recognition of his unwavering […]
“We teach Life . . . Sir” Rafeef ZiyadehAs a leading institution of higher education in Palestine, Bethlehem University is not merely a witness to the unfolding horrors in Gaza and the West Bank; we are committed to upholding the truth and shaping a better future. In line with the mission, vision and values of […]
In conclusion of Bethlehem University’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, a dedication ceremony for the new Students and Visitors Building, named the “Georgette Salameh Center,” was held on campus. This momentous occasion was marked by a grand celebration, attended by local and international dignitaries, on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in front of the university’s Millennium Building. The […]
Bethlehem University is blessed with innumerable committed and loyal friends who believe in the mission of the University and the resilience of the Palestinian people. Among them are the two brothers featured here who stand out for their genuine love for their homeland and unwavering support of Bethlehem University. They are convinced that it is […]
Bethlehem Business Incubator – BBI within the Faculty of Business Administration at Bethlehem University held a momentous Graduation Ceremony to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of youth, women, and youth with disabilities who have actively engaged in all facets of the Tourism Innovation Hub programs and pillars. The event served as a platform to not only […]
On Monday 18 September 2023, Bethlehem University’s Occupational Therapy Program had the distinct honor of hosting Ms. Samantha Shann, President of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy, coming from the United Kingdom. Bethlehem University’s Occupational Therapy Program is one of the educational programs with international recognition. During her visit Ms. Shann met with Vice Chancellor […]
Students of the Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Program conduct their first international excavation in partnership with PIAC University of Rome. The first excavation took part at the archaeological site of Ṣīyār al-G̲h̲anam /Shepherds’ Field in Bayt Sāḥūr. Read the full report
A team from Bethlehem University’s Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability recently wrapped up an enriching training program in Greece, made possible through the Erasmus program. The program saw active participation from 20 individuals representing Palestine, Bulgaria, Italy, Greece, and France. During this comprehensive training, participants learned about the fundamental principles of ecological agriculture and […]
Bethlehem University participated in the 12th Palestinian Collegiate Programming Contest (PCPC-2023), sponsored by telecommunications company Ooredoo, took place at Al-Istiqlal University in Jericho on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The event featured 41 teams from the West Bank and 32 teams from the Gaza Strip, attracting a diverse array of supervisors, professors, experts, and representatives from […]
On Friday, 8 September 2023, faculty and staff members of Bethlehem University gathered at the University’s Auditorium to reconnect, exchange updates on university affairs, and extend a warm welcome to new colleagues. Dr. Iman Saca, Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered her inaugural address in this role and presided over the meeting. The gathering commenced […]
Bethlehem University warmly welcomed Rector Ignacio Sánchez of the Catholic University of Chile and his wife, Dr. Salesa Barja, on Friday, as he visited the university aiming to fortify academic collaborations between the two institutions. Rector Sánchez’s visit comes on the heels of an already flourishing partnership funded by the Bethlehem 2000 Foundation in Santiago, […]
Dr. Iman Saca has officially assumed her role as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bethlehem University, succeeding Dr. Irene Hazou, who held the position since 2012. With over two decades of experience in academia, Dr. Iman brings a wealth of knowledge and a multidisciplinary approach to her new role. Her expertise in archaeology […]
Bethlehem University was honored to welcome two distinguished delegations in recent weeks as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering international collaboration. The visits were organized by the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) and centered around a workshop that aimed to explore the theme of Muslim-Christian coexistence. The first delegation, consisting of 13 students […]
Bethlehem University proudly held its 47th graduation ceremonies on 20 and 21 July 2023, honoring and conferring degrees upon 777 graduates. The graduates hailed from various faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology and Engineering, […]
Pope Francis has made an important announcement regarding the Catholic Church, stating that he will be convening a gathering of Cardinals on September 30, 2023. During this assembly, the Pope will appoint a total of 21 new Cardinals. Notably, among the chosen individuals are two associated with Bethlehem University. One of the newly appointed Cardinals […]
Br. Peter Bray, the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land, has received a prestigious Papal honor as he prepares to step down from his role at the end of the year. During a recent visit to Rome, Br. Peter was presented with the Papal Cross of Honor. The New Zealand Bishops’ Conference […]
Bethlehem University took a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy education by signing a partnership agreement with the Salesians of Don Bosco Middle East Province on 10 July 2023. The agreement grants Bethlehem University access to the facilities of the Salesian Industrial School in Bethlehem to implement the Sustainable Energy Engineering Program. Brother Peter Bray, […]
Insights from ELT FIESTA 2023 At ELT FIESTA 2023, organized by De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, faculty members Ms. Paola Handal and Mr. Layth Awwad were invited to participate in the Lasallian English Educators Fellowship Training Program held at Collège des Frères Bethlehem. Ms. Handal and Mr. Awwad delivered a presentation on integrating Canva, a versatile […]
Rev. Fr. Iyad Twal, Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University, recently attended the International Leadership Conference held in Rome, Italy. The conference, organized by the International Association of Lasallian Universities (IALU), brought together educators from Lasallian institutions worldwide. With the participation of fifty-two international members, the conference served as a platform for collaboration, networking, and […]
Prof. Dr. Iman Saca, Vice President Designate for Academic Affairs at Bethlehem University, was invited to give a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the International Congress on the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East (ICAANE) that was held in Copenhagen, from 22 to 26 May 2023. She delivered her speech in the Ceremonial […]
Bethlehem University was honored to receive H.E. Mr. Edward Russell, the Representative of Australia in the State of Palestine, on his first visit to the university since assuming office in April 2022. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray warmly greeted Representative Russell and provided him with a comprehensive briefing on the ongoing development projects at the […]
Bethlehem University celebrated the Feast of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the Patron Saint of All Teachers, with a special Mass held in the Chapel of the Divine Child on Saturday, 13 May 2023. The Mass was presided over by Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, Executive Vice President, and was attended by esteemed guests, including […]
Bethlehem University and Palisco Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, 12 May 2023, aimed at enhancing cooperative education in Palestine and promoting a culture of cooperation. The MOU was signed by Brother Peter Bray, representing Bethlehem University, and Dr. Heiner Nicolussi-Leck, representing Palisco Association. The collaboration will focus on upgrading the […]
Bethlehem University’s Archeology and Cultural Heritage Program remains committed to advancing academic activities in the field of archeology and cultural heritage. Over the past week, the program successfully carried out two significant initiatives, further enriching students’ knowledge and practical skills. The first activity was a collaborative effort with the Pro Terra Santa Museum. The Archeology […]
The Students of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Program (ARCH 101 cousre): Introduction to Archeology at Bethlehem University completed a study trip to the city of Nablus and Sabastiya on 30 April 2023 and 1 May 2023, as part of a series of trips that will bolster their theoretical knowledge. The trip covered valuable information about […]
Bethlehem University’s Software Engineering students recently took part in the competitive programming contest, Hebron Code Jam, held at Hebron University on Thursday, 27 April 2023. Students representing several Palestinian universities took part in the competition. Bethlehem University team “Submit Spammers,” consisting of Ihab Maali, Hasan Zawahreh, and Nadine Abu Odeh, made it to the top […]
Layth Awwad, an English Department instructor, presented his research titled “Breaking Boundaries: The Impact of Insta-Poetry on English Pedagogy in Palestine” at the TESOL 2023: International Convention and English Language Expo in Portland, Oregon, USA. The presentation was part of the a panel titled “Palestinian Educators and Friends: Linking Hands Across Separation Walls” that was held on […]
On Thursday, 30 March 2023, the Athletic Department hosted the University’s first-ever Basketball Skills Tournament at the auditorium with Coach Raed Abu Rumman supervising the event. The tournament was attended by the Athletic Department’s family and featured both male and female student participants. Its goal was to inspire students to play basketball more frequently, identify […]
It is with deep sorrow, that we announce the passing away of our esteemed colleague, Mr. Ibrahim Elias Nuaimi, Computer Labs Supervisor at the Information Technology Services Department / Technology Infrastructure and Support Unit, a (1995, 2016) graduate of Bethlehem University, on this day Thursday, 30 March 2023 at the age of 62. Mr. Ibrahim, […]
Bethlehem University graduate, Adnan Barq ’21, was a main TED speaker at the official TEDinArabic Summit that was held on 18-19 March 2023 in Doha, Qatar under the theme “The Butterfly Effect”. Barq’s TED Talk was entitled “Coping with Intergenerational Trauma”. Barq, who holds a BA in English Language and Literature, is a Palestinian storyteller […]
The Department of Social Sciences at Bethlehem University welcomed a delegation of professors from the Pompeu Fabra University, Spain, from Tuesday, 7 March until Sunday, 12 March 2023. The program included a training for the Master of Social Sciences students in qualitative research methods by using techniques as well as the various theoretical and practical research […]
Bethlehem University’s Physiotherapy students, along with others from different universities, were part of the team who worked tirelessly to heal the aching limbs of the athletes who ran the Palestine International Marathon 2023. This community engagement, out of which the students gained service learning, exposed them to sports injuries that the athletes who were running […]
Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray has received the Doctor of the University (Honouris Causa) from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) on Friday for embracing the values and principals of education in the Catholic tradition and for significant contributions to education and educational administration in Australia and overseas. Brother Peter said that “the award was in […]
Bethlehem University and the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, 13 February 2023, to cooperate in the academic, research and publishing aspects, student and academic exchanges, and the development of joint programs. Rev. Prof. Mirosław Kalinowski, Rector of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, […]
Eight sophomore students from the “Archaeology and Cultural Heritage” program at Bethlehem University completed an archaeological excursion to Jordan from Monday, 6 February 2023, to Sunday, 12 February 2023. They were accompanied by Dr. Omar Abed Rabo, the chairperson of the Humanities Department, and Dr. Jutta Häser, a visiting scholar to the program. Twenty German […]
A delegation from the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) visited Bethlehem University on Friday, 10 February 2023. Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal welcomed the delegation and briefed them on the latest development projects within the University’s strategic plan for the Golden Jubilee celebrations. The delegation, headed by President and CEO of the Catholic Relief […]
Br. Dominic Smith, F.S.C., former Library Director (1997-2007) of Bethlehem University and Development Associate of the Bethlehem Foundation died in the United States on January 29, 2023. On 03 February 2023, Bethlehem University community celebrated a memorial Mass for the soul of Br. Dominic Smith in the Chapel of the Divine Child at Bethlehem University. […]
The presidents of Palestinian public universities met on campus last week within the framework of deepening the bonds of administrative, professional and academic cooperation and communication between public universities, to raise the efficiency of the work of higher education institutions, exchange experiences, find solutions to common issues and challenges, and emphasize the pioneering and leadership […]
The Physiotherapy Clinic of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University announced last week that it has acquired a new device that will be used to treat Spinal Cord problems. The new DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Device will be used both for the training of our students and for treating people from the community. […]
Bethlehem University Vice Chancellor and the University Community are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Iman Nader Saca as Vice President Designate for Academic Affairs effective January 2023. For over 20 years, Dr. Iman has been a leading scholar and interdisciplinary educator in Archaeology and Anthropology and an advocate for cultural protection, preservation, and promotion. […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held a webinar titled, “How to publish your articles in International Journals: Practical Considerations,” the second in the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2022-2023 academic year, on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Dr. Fadel Jobran-Sawayfa, Assistant Professor of Education, and Dr. Ibrahim Horoub, an Instructor at […]
Bethlehem University community is saddened by the death of Dr. John Kelly, Professor Emeritus at the University College Dublin (UCD). Professor Kelly passed away in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday 12 November 2022. Professor. Kelly was a founder of Friends of Bethlehem University – Ireland, a longtime and enthusiastic supporter of Bethlehem University, and a recipient […]
The Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management held the final exam for the ninth batch of Culinary Arts Program students, with the participation of the representative of the Ministry of Labor, Chef Peter Andonia, the international judge, Chef Peter Hermantas and Chef Rami Hosh, the program’s trainers. The exam was in the form of a […]
Bethlehem Business Incubator at Bethlehem University launched the new “Tourism Innovation Hub” on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022. Tourism Innovation Hub – TIH is a new project led by Bethlehem Business Incubator – BBI in partnership with UNESCO within the TVET4Future project, funded by ENABEL – Belgium development agency. This new Hub focuses on youth, women, […]
On October 21st, 2022, Bethlehem University named its library the “Zbierski Library” as an expression of the University’s appreciation to Dr. Suava Zbierski, and her husband, Mr. Ghassan Salameh, for their generous donation to develop the University’s facilities. The naming and blessing ceremony began with the Palestinian National Anthem. Father Iyad Twal, Executive Vice President […]
The Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism at Bethlehem University has welcomed its students who participated in a training course in the city of Lourdes- Paris. The students were hosted by the municipality of Lourdes through the twinning program between Bethlehem City and Lourdes. This training course lasted for two months during their summer vacation; […]
Finding a way to engage with youth is always a big challenge, this is why as Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and the Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC), we support interactive activities proposed by our partners. On the 27th of September 2022, Bethlehem University hosted a group of 21 girls and their teachers coming from Fadel […]
Bethlehem University hosted a group of 22 girls and their teachers coming from Al Khansa High School in Yatta. The girls participated in the ‘Walk and Talk’ activity which took them around the historical center of Bethlehem, in order to discover some of the main components of ‘Start Your Business’ project, funded by the Italian […]
On Wednesday and Thursday, 21st and 22nd of September 2022, two groups of 46 students from SIRA – Special Education School in Bethlehem visited Bethlehem University Library accompanied by their teachers. Ms. Mary Morcos, along with members of the Turathuna team, and the Director of the Library, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza welcomed them. Ms. Morcos explained […]
Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) at Bethlehem University in collaboration with Applied Research Institute Jerusalem (ARIJ), hosted its first-ever Agriculture Hackathon as a crucial part of a project supported by the Spanish Development Cooperation to economically empower Palestinian women and young farmers in agriculture, allowing them to gain access to new marketing channels. Individuals and groups […]
The first of its kind in Palestine On Thursday, 8 September 2022, H.E. Chilean Ambassador Christian Hodges-Nugent, and his deputy Mr. Ricardo Cardenas delivered a donated Portable Electro Cardiogram device to Bethlehem University’s Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. Ms. Mariam Awad, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Mr. Youil Anastas, Vice […]
On August Thursday and Friday 18th and 19th, 2022, Bethlehem University celebrated the graduation of its Forty-Sixth cohort which consisted of 641 graduates, holders of master’s and bachelors and diplomas from various faculties and specializations. The celebration was attended by the Apostolic Nuncio in Jerusalem and Palestine, Mgr Adolfo Tito Yllana, the Chancellor of Bethlehem […]
Wednesday, August 24th 2022, the Arabic School for Foreigners celebrated with its students the end of the intensive courses for the summer school for the month of August 2022. The students studied the Arabic language courses for foreigners according to the intensive program; 4 hours a day for 4 weeks.The students celebrated by presenting beautiful […]
At Bethlehem University, Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC) organized a workshop for the incubated and accelerated startups to start the work on designing, branding and developing websites for their businesses. In parallel with the work on developing the business plans with their mentors, the entrepreneurs joined this workshop to know […]
Prof Jamil Khader, Dean of Research and Professor of English at Bethlehem University, received the 2022 Arab American University Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences category. He shared this award with Dr. Maha Samman from Alquds University. Prof Khader won this award for his article, “The Architectural Parallax, Neoliberal […]
The Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC) at University of Florence in Italy implemented a two-day training for the team of the Yunus Social Business Centre at Bethlehem University as part of the capacity building program for the team in Palestine within Start Your business Project. Dr. Enrico Testi, the Director of the Yunus Social Business […]
On Wednesday, 20 July 2022, a graduation ceremony was held at the Bethlehem University Millennium Lounge for foreign students undergoing courses in Arabic Language which are conducted via the Brother Vincent Malham Center. Ms. Nadia Bany Shamsa, Arabic Teacher for Foreigners, began the ceremony by welcoming the graduates and congratulating them on their performance and […]
As part of their graduation projects, some Software Engineering students developed three mobile applications and a website for three incubated startups at the Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and Yunus Social Business Center (YSBC) at Bethlehem University. The BBI & YSBC are working to provide students with opportunities to get real working experience and prepare […]
H.E. Ambassador Maya Tissafi, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Division of the Directorate of Political Affairs in Bern, Ms. Justine Hessler Deputy Head of Division and Regional Coordinator (Middle East), Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, MENA Division, and H.E. Mr. Viktor Vavricka, Swiss Representative to Palestine, visited Bethlehem University and in particular […]
Through the support of Bethlehem University’s Yunus Social Business Center, Ma’an Lil-Hayat (L’Arche Bethlehem) was able to celebrate the opening of their boutique hotel in Bethlehem. This hotel is the first of its kind in the city. It will be staffed by persons with and without intellectual disabilities to provide top-class high-quality services in accommodating […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Editorial Board of the Bethlehem University Journal announced the publication of the first two articles of two different issues of Volume 39 of the Bethlehem University Journal on the international database Science Open. Prof. Jamil Khader, Dean of Research and Editor-in-Chief of the Bethlehem University Journal, […]
The Software Engineering Department at Bethlehem University organized an exhibition of graduation projects for the second cohort of software engineering students, the Shireen Abu Akleh cohort, on Wednesday, 1 June 2022. A total of thirty students who will graduate in Spring 2022 participated in 12 different projects that were presented in the Auditorium on campus. […]
Bethlehem University and Al-Aqsa University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 1 June 2022. The MoU aimed at serving the people of Palestine in Gaza in the area of Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) educational courses and strengthening the Chain of Survival. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and the Acting President of Al-Aqsa University […]
As Bethlehem University prepares for its 50th year since its inception and will celebrate the Golden Jubilee next academic year, Bethlehem University unveiled on Monday, 30 May 2022, the jubilee logo which contains the number fifty and the bell tower in its center in addition to the slogan “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve”. The […]
The Bethlehem Business Incubator and Yunus Social Business Center at Bethlehem University held the “EntreprenHer challenge: Women and Social Entrepreneurship” on campus on Friday and Saturday, 27-28 May 2022 in which 54 Palestinian women entrepreneurs participated. The event aimed at inviting women entrepreneurs with social entrepreneurial ideas or existing businesses to work together over two […]
The Office of the Dean of Research held the second session of the Research & Innovation Day for the 2021-2022 academic year on Thursday, 26 May 2022. Faculty members from the Faculties of Nursing and Health Sciences, the Sciences, Arts, and Education delivered different papers on various topics. Ms. Narmeen Qumsiyeh, Lecturer in the Faculty […]
The Dean of Students Office organized the annual career day on Wednesday, 19 May 2022, in the auditorium in which more than 40 companies and organizations participated. The guest speaker was Mr. Ibrahim Melhem, the Palestinian government spokesman, who is a graduate of Bethlehem University in 1985. The master of the ceremony, Ms. Enas Elias, […]
Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal welcomed H.E. Mr. Alessandro Candias, the Brazilian Ambassador to the State of Palestine, accompanied by Professor João Baptista de Medeiros Vargens, Head of the Arab Studies Sector at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and Ms. Adriana Farias, a diplomat […]
The Vice Chancellor, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students at Bethlehem University extend their warmest congratulations to Brother Armin Luistro, FSC, on being elected as Superior General of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools during its 46th General Chapter in […]
The English Department held a reading session and award distribution on Thursday, 12 May 2022, for the winning students of its Fifth Creative Writing Competition which was open to all university students this spring semester. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray congratulated the winners and then distributed the awards along with the Vice President for Academic […]
The Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) His Eminence Cardinal Fernando Filoni accompanied by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem His Beatitude Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa and the Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine and Chancellor of Bethlehem University His Excellency Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana visited Bethlehem University on Wednesday, […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University organized an event at Bethlehem Secondary School for Girls to launch the first mobile educational exhibition of its kind in Palestine on Tuesday, 10 May 2022. As part of the “Unity and Diversity in Nature and Society” project funded by the European Union, the mobile […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) organized a lecture titled, “Higher Education Systems in Settler Colonial Contexts,” the eleventh of the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Wednesday March 9. Mr. Ben Norquist, a Ph.D. candidate at Azusa Pacific University, presented an overview of his study, which focuses on higher education in the […]
Mr. Martin Daltry, the Director of the British Council in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Ms. Merna Kassis, Scholarships/Higher Education Coordinator at the British Council, visited Bethlehem University on Wednesday 2 March 2022. On their visit, Mr. Daltry and Ms. Kassis met with Dr. Irene Hazou, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Prof. Jamil […]
The Office of the Dean of Research held a webinar titled, “Publishing in International Peer-reviewed Journals on ScienceOpen”, the ninth of the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, 24 February 2022. Dr. Stephanie Dawson, the Executive Director of ScienceOpen, introduced the platform, whose database, which includes over 75 million […]
Within the national efforts carried out by the Environmental Quality Authority (EQA) in partnership with the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability / Bethlehem University (PIBS / BU) to prepare and update The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), ten workshops were held with governmental and private institutions and relevant national experts on various […]
H.E. Mr. Viktor Vavricka, Swiss Representative to Palestine, and Mrs. Laetitia Kirianoff Crimmins, Deputy Ambassador, visited Bethlehem University on Monday, 31 January 2022. The Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal and the Director of Marketing and Communications Office Yazan Al-Zubaidy welcomed the delegation and briefed them on the latest development projects within the University’s strategic […]
Bethlehem University held its faculty and staff meeting on Friday, 28 January 2022, in the auditorium to mark the beginning of the spring 2022 semester. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Irene Hazou, presided over the meeting which began with a reflection by Brother Mark Logtenber, Assistant Coordinator of Institutional Values. Dr. Hazou gave Vice […]
On Tuesday, 11 January 2022, Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal welcomed the Governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority, Dr. Feras Milhem, and his Deputy, Mr. Mohammad Manasrah on their first visit to Bethlehem University since assuming office in January 2021. Brother Peter briefed the Governor on the […]
Bethlehem University won the Platinum Shield in the Healthy Sports Campus Competition which is organized by the Arab Universities Sports Federation (Arab USF). The President of the Arab USF, Dr. Saeed Hamad Alhassani, congratulated the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, Brother Peter Bray, on winning the Platinum Shield. Dr. Alhassani’s letter read “I am pleased […]
Every year on Christmas Eve, the Chapel of the Divine Child at Bethlehem University is a site of joy and worship when faculty, staff, and friends of Bethlehem University gather to celebrate Christmas during the Midnight Mass. This special Mass, which was presided over by Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, […]
Dear Friends, Supporters & Graduates, Greetings from Bethlehem University! As we approach Christmas, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your invaluable support over the past year and to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please enjoy the Christmas greetings from our Vice-Chancellor, Brother Peter Bray, via this […]
Bethlehem University held its annual Christmas tree lighting and Christmas party on Thursday, 09 December 2020, in De La Salle building where dozens of students, faculty, and staff gathered. The ceremony, which was organized by the Dean of Students Office, began with a musical performance by the Shepherd’s Boy and Girl Scout Troop. Executive Vice […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University (PIBS-BU) held the “First Palestinian Conference on Biodiversity and Human Diversity in Palestine” on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. This conference is one of the activities of the “Unity Diversity in Nature and Society” project, funded by the European Union Peacebuilding Initiative (EUPI), and implemented in […]
The Research and the Community Engagement Committee held an online informational webinar on a Swiss call for projects, “Research Partnership Grants,” at 5 pm, Wednesday, Nov 24, 2021. Mr. Michael Krieger, the current manager of the Leading House for the Middle East and North Africa (LHMENA), introduced the call and discussed its eligibility criteria, funding regulation, and selection […]
Bethlehem University held a memorial ceremony to honor Dr. Said Ayyad and revive his journalistic and academic biography on Thursday, 18 November 2021, on campus in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Information, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, Palestine TV, and the Municipalities of Bethlehem Governorate. In his speech, Vice Chancellor Brother Peter […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) – Bethlehem University, in partnership with the Environmental Quality Authority (EQA), held a workshop to conclude the activities of the Sixth National Report on Biodiversity on Monday, 9 November 2021. The workshop also aimed to launch activities to update and prepare the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action […]
In cooperation with the Department of Humanities and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, the Office of the Dean of Research held a forum titled, “Deir Beit Gamal: Heritage, Community Engagement, and Research,” on Thursday, 4 November 2021, in Furno Hall. The forum aimed to introduce the Bethlehem University community to […]
We are delighted to present to you our latest Bethlehem University Magazine (volume 29 issue #1). You will read exciting and inspiring stories in this issue, dedicated to life on campus. Highlights in this issue include: – Campus Back to Life– First Center for Students and Visitors– Bethlehem University Dedicates Newest Building on Campus– Reflections on a […]
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in partnership with the Institute for Community Partnership (ICP) / Bethlehem University, held a meeting on Friday, 29 October 2021, at the Latin Patriarchate School in Taybeh to launch the project of “Afaq”, a project that aims to empower Christian youth and women in Palestine. The meeting which was hosted […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council held an interactive workshop titled, “Previous unpublished studies: can it be published and where?”, the third in the Research and Creativity colloquia series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, 28 October 2021. The workshop was attended by faculty members from Sciences, Education, Nursing and Health […]
On Tuesday, 26th of October 2021, the Bethlehem University Board of Trustees held its first meeting under the revised structure emerging from the Review Project. The focus of the Board’s work will be different from in the past and it was emphasized that the Board’s work has to link in with the Strategic Plan and […]
Bethlehem University organized an open day on campus on Thursday, 21 October 2021. The open day aimed to reconnect the students to the University, as students have been away for more than a year and a half following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the move to remote learning. The activities of the day included educational […]
The Catholic Theological Union group from the United States visited Bethlehem University on Wednesday, 20 October 2021. The first visiting pilgrim group after an absence of about a year and a half following the outbreak of COVID-19. Father Donald Senior, Professor of New Testament, Chancellor, President Emeritus at Catholic Theological Union along with Ms. Colleen Kennedy […]
H.E. Mr. Franklin Aquilina, Representative of the Republic of Malta to Palestine, visited Bethlehem University on Thursday, 21 October 2021. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray briefed H.E. Mr. Aquilina on the latest development projects carried out by Bethlehem University within its five-year plan, which includes a comprehensive review of all aspects of work at the […]
Someone once said that nature is a powerful teacher. If only people realized how rich these words are. Here, at Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability-Bethlehem University, we believe that we need to nurture more love of nature in our children- which leads to a more sustainable future. In January 2021, we started a new […]
Bethlehem University marked the beginning of the new academic year 2021-2022 with its traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit. This year’s liturgy took place on Thursday, 14 October 2021, at the University’s Chapel of the Divine Child. The main celebrant of the mass was His Beatitude Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, together […]
The Bethlehem University community is mourning the death of Dr. Said Ayyad, Chairperson of the Arabic Department, who passed away on Friday, 8 October 2021, at the age of 61. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray said “Dr. Said Ayyad was greatly appreciated by all at the University and he will be remembered for his graciousness […]
Dr. Muna Matar, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Prof. Jamil Khader, Dean of Research, participated in a virtual workshop on University Rankings in Palestine that was organized by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (AQAC) / Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Saturday, 3 October 2021. The workshop’s objective was to […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held a colloquium titled, “From a Master’s Degree to a Ph.D.: The Journey and the Promise”, the first of the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, 30 September 2021. The DOR hosted Dr. Rawan Gideon, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science, and […]
Four Bethlehem University students were chosen by the Dean of Students Office to participate in a Scientific Research Competition which ran over the past six months. The closing ceremony of the competition, which was organized by the Reform Organization, was held in Ramallah on Monday, 27 September 2021. The students submitted two research papers about […]
On Tuesday, 21 September 2021, Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University, met President Mahmoud Abbas at the presidential headquarters within the delegation of Palestinian university presidents, and in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Mahmoud Abu Mowais. President Mahmoud Abbas said it is important to […]
Bethlehem University, represented by Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, the Executive Vice President, was chosen to be a member of the Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Palestine which was formed to serve in the current two-year term based on a presidential decree issued on 18 August 2021 and the recommendation of the Council […]
Bethlehem University dedicated its new building, the John Patrick Cardinal Foley Hall, in a ceremony held on Monday, 6 September 2021. This new facility was named in honor of His Eminence John Patrick Cardinal Foley, the late Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, who was a great friend of Bethlehem University. […]
Bethlehem University signed an agreement with the Pontifical Mission on 24 August 2021 to supply electricity generated by solar panels, funded by the German Misereor Foundation. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray said “What the Pontifical Mission is doing with this project is helping us significantly to sustain our budget, and for this, we are incredibly […]
On Friday, 3 September 2021, Bethlehem University faculty and staff members assembled at the University’s Auditorium to greet one another, catch up on the latest university news, and meet new members. Dr. Irene Hazou, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presided over the meeting, welcomed everyone back on campus, and made University announcements. Brother Peter Iorlano, […]
Bethlehem University signed two Memorandums of Understanding with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem on campus on Friday, 27 August 2021. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and the Chief Executive Officer of the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem Mr. Sami AlYoussef signed both agreements. The first agreement is titled “Education Formation for Religious School Teachers in Ramallah […]
H.E. Mr. Benjamin C. P. Hong, Counselor and Acting Chief of Mission, Mr. Louis Meng-hsueh Chiang, Third Secretary, and Ms. Hannah Wen-Chuan Liao, Third Secretary, visited Bethlehem University on Tuesday, 10 August 2021. Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, Vice President for Advancement Brother Belayneh Medhanit, and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed […]
Bethlehem University welcomed H.E. Mr. Jozef Hudec, Head of the Slovak Representative Office, and H. E. Mr. George Jabra, Slovakian Honorary Consul in Bethlehem on Tuesday, 10 August 2021. Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, Vice President for Advancement Brother Belayneh Medhanit, and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed the delegation. Rev. Dr. […]
H.E. Mr. Si-Jin Song, the Representative of the Republic of Korea to Palestine, along with Ms. Julie Hashweh, from the Representative Office, visited Bethlehem University on Tuesday, 3 August 2021. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray, Vice President for Advancement Brother Belayneh Medhanit, and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed Mr. Song, on his first […]
Bethlehem University signs cross-border agreement with four other universities on sustainable tourism Bethlehem University, represented by the Vice-Chancellor Br. Peter Bray, signed a cross-border agreement with four other universities in three Mediterranean countries to cooperate to create strong communities and to design people-centered tourist experiences, within the EU-funded CROSSDEV project. In addition to the Institute […]
On Friday, 30 July 2021, Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Bertas Venckaitis with his wife, Ina, on their first visit to Bethlehem University since assuming office. Brother Peter briefed the Ambassador about Bethlehem […]
The Bethlehem University community is mourning the death of a longtime friend and supporter Monsignor Conor Ward who passed away peacefully on Sunday, 18 July 2021, in Dublin. Prof. Msgr. Conor Ward was a founding member of the Friends of Bethlehem University in Ireland and served as its honorary treasurer for many years. Msgr. Ward […]
The Editorial Board of the Bethlehem University Journal (BUJ) is pleased to invite you to read, download, and widely share the new volume which was published on the international research platform JSTOR. This volume marks the transition of BUJ into an Open Access journal making it possible for students and researchers to have free, […]
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre keys Custodian and the Holy Grave Seal Holder, Mr. Adeeb Jawad Joudeh al-Husseini, along with Al-Mahed (Nativity) TV Station Founder and Director, Mr. Samir Qumsieh, visited Bethlehem University on Wednesday, 14 July 2021. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray welcomed them on campus and briefed them on the mission of Bethlehem […]
The Department of Software Engineering at Bethlehem University held an honoring event on Friday, 9 July 2021, to honor the best graduation project for the class of 2021. Dean of the Faculty of Science, Dr. Michel Hanania, Department of Software Engineering Chairperson, Dr. Suhail Odeh, Department’s faculty members, and students attended the event. Dr. Hanania […]
Bethlehem University held the 45th graduation ceremonies on Tuesday, 29 June 2021, and Thursday, 1 July 2021, conferring the degrees on 746 graduates from the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, the Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration, the Faculty of Science, and the Tarek Juffali Faculty of […]
One year has passed since the first Covid-19 case was discovered in Bethlehem. Ever since, Bethlehem University has developed ways to deal with virtual education. New methods of teaching were incorporated to cope with post-Covid-19 pandemic higher education. As students need some semblance of normalcy, Bethlehem University faculty members adopted new online teaching methods that […]
The Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University organized an opening ceremony for the recently established Biodiversity Center on Monday, 21 June 2021, within the Unity and Diversity in Nature and Society project funded by the European Union. Project Manager, Linda Majaj, welcomed the guests and gave introductory remarks. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray […]
Bethlehem University organized a campaign to vaccinate students from various faculties the single-dose Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, 15 June 2021, in the Auditorium. The Dean of Students Office organized the campaign in order to prepare for and create the best environment for the fall semester. This was made possible through the cooperation between […]
Following are the numbers of the applicants who were admitted to the Teacher’s Diploma program for the academic year 2021-2022. You are invited to come to the university on 11 June 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Furno Hall to obtain needed information about the program and the payment procedures. Payments can be made starting […]
Margaret Sa’d Endowed Scholarship “I live with my parents and two sisters in Beit Sahour. I have a twin sister who studies Software Engineering at Bethlehem University. My father used to work in an olive wood factory. He lost his job shortly after the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. My family has been struggling financially […]
Bethlehem University is proud to announce the new Master’s program in Governance and Administration in the Public Sector (MGAPS) which have been accredited by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission in the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dean of the Faculty Dr. Fadi Kattan said this program is “the first of its […]
Bethlehem University welcomes news from the Vatican on Pope Francis’ appointment of Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana as Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine. The Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine is Pope Francis’ personal representative to the people of Palestine. It is in this role that Archbishop Yllana serves as Chancellor of Bethlehem University. He […]
Bethlehem University library has a book that features Palestine. This rare book written in English is entitled: “Among the Holy places, A Pilgrimage through Palestine” and was published by T. Fisher Unwin (first edition January 1, 1891; 386 pages). A very interesting historical volume with fascinating photographs and illustrations. The author, REV. James Kean, M.A., […]
The First Cohort of the Software Engineering students, a total of 25 students who will graduate in Spring 2021, from the Faculty of Science at Bethlehem University presented their graduation projects on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, in the Auditorium. The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ishaq Sider, Palestinian Minister of […]
Ariane SlingerTrustee of The Caritas Pro Vitae Gradu Charitable Trust Bethlehem University is delighted to thank the Caritas Pro Vitae Gradu Charitable Trust for its generous support of our Tarek Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences and its new home, the John Patrick Cardinal Foley Hall. The Caritas Pro Vitae Gradu Trust’s grant underwrites […]
On Thursday, 20 May 2021, Vice President for Advancement Brother Belayneh Medhanit, FSC and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed a delegation from the Ksi Christian Fellowship organization, Haifa on campus. The delegation, which included Ms. Layla Oh and Mr. Hyuk J. Lee, donated 1400 face masks to Bethlehem University faculty members and staff.
Bethlehem University organized a sit-in on campus to protest the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people on Monday, 17 May 2021. After playing the national anthem, the Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray said, “Our resistance here at Bethlehem University is most obvious in the way in which we carry out our mission to educate the […]
On Thursday, 6 May 2021, Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed the Ambassador of Chile to the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Christian Hodges-Nugent, and his Deputy, Mr. Ricardo Cardenas, on their first visit to Bethlehem University since assuming office in April 2021. Brother Peter briefed the Ambassador […]
I present to you the spring issue of Bethlehem University magazine (BUN) which is published biannually by the Advancement Office. This issue is published digitally only. In this issue, you will find interesting stories on: – Faculty Members Reflect on New Methods of Teaching– Promoting Governance and Citizenship in Palestine– Palestinian Environment: Threats and Opportunities– […]
Since 2020 has been a difficult year for everybody, the Palestine Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability (PBIS) started an educational series for children titled “New Year, New Fun” which aims to relieve some of the pandemic stress and connect children with nature. The year began with a “Find it, Stick it” scavenger hunt on 15 […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a webinar on promoting research in the humanities and social sciences on Thursday, 22 April 2021, via Google Meet. As part of the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. Sarah Irving, a Research Fellow in the Department of English, History and Creative Writing at Edge Hill University […]
Four Bethlehem University students are participating in a research competition held by Reform organization through the “Without Restrictions” project. The organization held three training days to help students in developing their research ideas. The project aims to enable university students to use scientific research tools in the development of their societies. It also helps to […]
The Dean of Students Office organized a virtual meeting for the students with staff of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Office on Thursday, 08 April 2021, which was live streamed over YouTube. The meeting aimed to assist students in dealing with various problems, challenges, and issues related to the use of technology while studying […]
Four Bethlehem University students and a staff from the Dean of Students Office participated in a workshop entitled “Together towards promoting the values of democracy, human rights, and gender” that was held in Jericho on Tuesday and Wednesday, 6 and 7 April 2021. The workshop discussed important issues including Palestinian student’s life, the role of […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a webinar on Infertility in Palestine on Thursday, 08 April 2021, via Google Meet. As part of the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. Jamal Ghabboun, Associate Professor in the Physics Department, discussed his research project titled, “The Future […]
The senior occupational therapy students of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University met online with students from Howard University, Washington. Those in the meeting are engaged in research for their seminar courses, and the Howard University students are conducting research for a master’s degree. The meeting began with a presentation by each […]
Bethlehem University honored outstanding student achievements during the annual Honors Day ceremony organized by the Dean of Students Office in cooperation with the Academic Office on Thursday, 25 March 2021. The event was held on campus and was broadcasted live over Facebook to allow students and parents attend. Dean of Students Adnan Ramadan said, “Despite […]
The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, at King’s College London represented by Dr. Jaqualyn Moore and the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, at Bethlehem University represented by Dean Mariam Awad organized a virtual international workshop on Wednesday, 10 March 2021. The workshop aimed to connect nursing students from both […]
For the third consecutive year, Bethlehem University Tourism Institute (BUTi) is delighted to announce for the prize of; “Mrs. Wedad Abu-Dayyeh’s Academic Excellence Award in the Field of Hotel Management & Tourism for the Year 2021” to a fourth year female student in the BSc. Program of Hotel Management, who manages to earn the highest […]
On Saturday, 13 March 2021, The Holy Father Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli as the Apostolic Nuncio to India. Back in September 2017, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Girelli as the Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine. By right of office, the Apostolic Delegate becomes the Chancellor of Bethlehem University, serving as the Holy See’s […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a symposium and a launch of the book, European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine, 1918–1948 Between Contention and Connection, on Thursday, 11 March 2021, via Google Meet.
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a webinar on Infertility in Palestine on Thursday, 04 March 2021, via Google Meet. As part of the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. Hashem Shahin, Associate Professor in the Biology Department, discussed his research project titled, “Testing for […]
The Bethlehem University community celebrated the life and remembered the dedication of Brother Joseph Loewenstein, FSC, in a memorial mass on Friday, 26 February 2021, in the Chapel of the Divine Child on campus. Presiding over the memorial mass, Father Peter DuBrul, S.J., Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, remembered Brother Joe’s love for the University. […]
The Dean of Students and the Academic Affairs Offices organized a meeting via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 25 February 2021, for first-year students who are on academic probation. The meeting aimed to help students and guide them to improve their grades and overall GPAs to successfully continue their studies. The Dean of Students Mr. Adnan […]
Bethlehem University mourns the death of Brother Joseph Loewenstein, FSC (affectionately known as Brother Joe) the first Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University. Brother Joe passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Thursday, 18 February 2021, at the De La Salle Hall Nursing Home for the Brothers in Eastern North America. Vice Chancellor of […]
Bethlehem University held a Town Hall meeting over Microsoft Teams for its employees on Thursday, 18 February 2021, to discuss the second phase of the ongoing project entitled Bethlehem University: Towards a Sustainable Future. This second Town Hall meeting was conducted by the two consultants that the University contracted with the funding of Porticus international […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a webinar on a Swiss initiative that aims at enhancing the Palestinian innovation ecosystem and the opportunities for research development, collaboration, and partnership with the private sector. Several faculty and staff members attended the webinar which was held virtually via Google Meet on […]
Volunteers at Bethlehem University built a Biogas Unit at the Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS). The PIBS and its EU-funded Biodiversity Center continue to develop usable modules for education and for saving our environment. In this case, organic waste (such as kitchen waste) is digested by anaerobic bacteria (without oxygen) which then produce Methane […]
The Institute for Community Partnership (ICP) at Bethlehem University held a session to announce the winners of a competition that was between Palestinian University students and students from Hanshin University in South Korea on Friday, 29 January 2021, through Zoom. In his opening speech, Brother Peter Bray congratulated the winners and emphasized the importance of […]
Bethlehem University held its biannual faculty and staff meeting online over Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, 27 January 2021, to mark the beginning of the spring 2021 semester. Dr. Irene Hazou, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presided over the meeting, welcomed faculty and staff, and began the meeting by commemorating Dr. Nancy Elias, faculty member in the […]
Bethlehem University representatives participated in a virtual event for the Palestinian Students Scholarship Fund (PSSF) that was held on Saturday, 23 January 2021. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray, Development Officer Ms. Shahinda Nassar, and two scholarship recipients attended the virtual fundraiser event entitled “The PSSF Brightening the Future of Palestinian Students.” The main goal was […]
Bethlehem University held a symposium on Sharing Experiences in Online Learning on Wednesday, 20 January 2021, via Google Meet. Over 50 academics from different Palestinian universities participated in the online symposium that was organized by the Academic Office. The symposium, which was moderated by the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Muna Matar, aimed […]
Bethlehem University team Runtime Error qualified to participate in the 2021 ACM Arab Collegiate Programming Contest (ACPC) which will be held in Luxor City, Egypt from 19-23 March 2021. Over 120 teams will participate from over 12 Arab countries. The team consisted of three Software Engineering program students who were Danial Sleibi, Khader Ballout, and […]
You are invited to help us select the best logo for the Golden Jubilee of Bethlehem University. Back in October 2020, we launched a call for designs for the Golden Jubilee Logo. We received a number of suggestions and we would like you to participate in selecting the best logo which will be used through […]
Sitting in the living room of the Brothers’ House on campus, Brother Jean Manuel FSC remembers the day he took his first vows into brotherhood made during a Solemn Mass at what is now called the Chapel of the Divine Child. “The Chapel’s walls were all whitewashed! There were no icons painted on the walls,” […]
When COVID-19 started spreading in Palestine, and the Palestinian Prime Minister announced the coronavirus lockdown, Dr. Hanan Saca-Hazboun, Assistant Professor in the Tarek Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Science, teamed up with Dr. Ahmed Fasfous, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Arts, and Mr. Fadel Sawayfa, Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, to investigate […]
The Christmas Midnight Mass was held in the Chapel of the Divine Child at Bethlehem University with limited participation amid the pandemic. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, H.E. Mark Bailey, Australian Representative to Palestine, Andrew Carey, CNN Jerusalem Bureau Chief, and a few faculty, staff, and students attended the mass. The Executive Vice President […]
It was a good new challenge to shift to online learning since I am doing my Master’s degree. I usually prefer face-to-face classes because it is easier to communicate, yet our professors made their utmost effort to deliver all the information needed. In the beginning, I was concerned about how I would reach the resources […]
The lives of students and their families have been significantly affected by the closures caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Bethlehem University ensured that students with disabilities continue to receive quality education while transitioning to remote learning. The Resource Center for Students with Disabilities has been working day and night to ensure the success of its […]
Dear friends, supporters, and graduates, Greetings to you from the Little Town of Bethlehem. Please enjoy a special Christmas message from Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University. May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this Christmas season. As always, thank you for your friendship and support. On behalf of the […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Bethlehem University Journal‘s editorial board are pleased to announce the publication of a new special volume (37) of the Bethlehem University Journal on Jstor. This special volume, which was guest-edited by Dr. Abeer Musleh, Assistant Professor of Social Sciences, is titled, “Youth engagement: from local communities to transnational […]
Bethlehem University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Environment Quality Authority on Monday, 07 December 2020, at the Palestine Museum of Natural History. The Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and the Head of the Environment Quality Authority Mr. Jameel Mattor signed the MoU in the presence of the Director General of Natural Resources […]
Three video calls were held over Zoom in November with the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem (SMOTJ) members who visit Bethlehem University annually in December as part of their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. A total of sixteen students who study at the Tarek Juffali Faculty of Nursing and receive scholarships from […]
On Thursday, 03 December 2020, a few students, faculty, and staff gathered despite the coronavirus in the De La Salle building to celebrate the annual Christmas tree lighting which is usually packed. The ceremony, which is organized by the Dean of Students Office, began with musical performance by the Shepherd’s Boy and Girl Scout Troop. […]
It is possible now to register to the Master in Tourism Studies Program (MRTS). The program is a two-year postgraduate course which aims at providing an in-depth analysis of the main academic and technical issues whose knowledge represents an asset for the development of the tourism industry in Palestine. The Master’s program is multidisciplinary: it […]
Dr. Csaba Rada, Head of Mission at the Representative Office of Hungary in Palestine, along with the Honorary Consul of Hungary in Bethlehem Dr. Nassar Khamis visited Bethlehem University on Thursday, 26 November 2020. The Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray welcomed the delegation and briefed them on the mission of Bethlehem University and its development plans. They […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a new colloquium on some Medical Plants in Palestine. Several faculty and staff members attended the webinar which was held virtually via Google Meet on Thursday, 26 November 2020. Dean of the Faculty of Science and Chairperson of the Chemistry Department Dr. Michel Hanania […]
Bethlehem University conferred degrees upon Graduates of the Faculty of Education and Tarek Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences during its 44th graduation ceremonies that were held on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 and 12 November 2020. The events took place at the Auditorium in the Social Cultural Center in the presence of the Apostolic Delegate […]
The Dean of Students’ Office at Bethlehem University organized an awareness campaign in cooperation with Misericordia “Mercy” of Bethlehem on Wednesday, 11 November 2020. Students of the Health Committee together with volunteers of the Misericordia of Bethlehem went around campus to talk to students on the importance of following preventive measures against COVID-19. Bethlehem University […]
On Wednesday, 11 November 2020, the Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University, Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, and the Secretary of Qatar’s Permanent Committee for the Support of Jerusalem, Major General Bilal An-Natsheh, signed a cooperation agreement that aims primarily at supporting Jerusalem students enrolled at the University. Rev. Dr. Iyad welcomed the delegation and praised […]
The usual graduation plans, that were supposed to be held in June, have been derailed by the coronavirus. Bethlehem University decided to hold four in-person graduation ceremonies in November. This extended schedule is due to an effort to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. Bethlehem University conferred degrees upon Graduates of the Faculty of Arts, […]
The Board of Trustees, the Board of Regents, the Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students of Bethlehem University congratulates His Beatitude Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, on his appointment as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, after serving as the Apostolic Administrator for the past four years. His Beatitude is a good friend of Bethlehem University from the time […]
As we begin each academic year at Bethlehem University, we celebrate the graciousness of God through the Mass of the Holy Spirit. This year, Bethlehem University celebrated the Mass on Thursday, 8 October 2020, under different circumstances as we strictly adhered to COVID-19 protocols, and the safety measures. The Mass was held in the University’s […]
Executive Vice President Fr. Dr. Iyad Twal made a special visit to the office of His Excellency Bethlehem Governor Kamel Humeid, in the presence of Ms. Vera Baboun, the former mayor of Bethlehem, on Thursday, 1 October 2020. Fr. Dr. Twal stressed in his visit the importance of continuing the cooperation between Bethlehem University and […]
Prof. Jamil Khder, Dean of Research and the editor-in-chief of the Bethlehem University Journal, served on a live stream panel titled, “Global Perspectives on Racism,” which was held on Thursday, 24 September 2020. On this panel, speakers from various Lasallian universities from the United States, Guatemala, the Philippines, and Palestine spoke about the various dimensions of […]
Bethlehem University mourns the death of Brother Regis-Claude Robbe, FSC, the former Provincial of the Proche-Orient District. Brother Robbe passed away peacefully in Cairo on Friday, 18 September 2020, at the age of 83. He spent most of his life serving Lasallian Schools in the Middle East. He visited Bethlehem University in 2012 accompanying Brother […]
The Office of the Dean of Students at Bethlehem University held orientation days for 964 new students who were admitted for the 2020/2021 academic year. These face-to-face orientation days were the second element of the new student orientation to introduce them to the Deans and faculty members. A day for each Faculty was held separately […]
Prof. Mazin B. Qumsiyeh, Director of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) and the Palestine Museum of Natural History at Bethlehem University received the prestigious “2020 Paul K. Feyerabend Award – A World of Solidarity is Possible.” Prof. Qumsiyeh said he accepted the award on behalf of the team at the Palestine Institute […]
The fall 2020 semester at Bethlehem University began on Monday, 14 September 2020. This year, the safety of staff, faculty members, and students, vis-a-vis the coronavirus (COVID-19) spread, is top priority. Bethlehem University’s plan for the semester is based on the instructions and decisions of competent authorities, headed by the Higher Education Council, the Ministry […]
Bethlehem University received hundreds of applications for the newly offered programs that were launched with the Fall 2020 cohort. The Office of Academic Affairs has gained accreditations from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for a Master’s Degree in Oncology and Palliative Care, a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, a Minor in […]
Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus in March 2020, Bethlehem University has undertaken a series of new procedures to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, for the first time, Bethlehem University held a virtual orientation for the newly accepted students for the academic year 2020-2021. The virtual orientation, organized by the Office of the Dean of […]
With great sorrow, we mourn the passing of Mr. John Hume, a prominent Catholic Leader in Northern Ireland and friend and supporter of Bethlehem University. Mr. Hume passed away in Ireland on Monday 3 August 2020 at the age of 83. As a politician in the latter half of the 20th century, more than anyone […]
Bethlehem University mourns the passing of Mr. Jose Said, a true friend and supporter in the mission of education. Mr. Said has supported Bethlehem University through the Belen 2000 Fundacion for many years. His recent donation was for the construction of the Nursing building, soon to be completed. The Physiotherapy Clinic in the ground floor will be named after the […]
Do you have an innovative idea or business? Are you thinking to develop your business to something else to overcome the economic crisis? Do you want to establish a business that also benefits the society providing a missing product/service or creating employment? The Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and the Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC) of […]
Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, Brother Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, announced Saturday, 27 June 2020, that the University decided to appoint Father Dr. Iyad Twal as Executive Vice President, to replace Dr. Michael Sansur who has decided to take one year leave from the University after being in this position for nine years. Brother Peter […]
The Advancement Office announces the publication of the Bethlehem University News (BUN) magazine – spring 2020 issue. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the magazine is published online and will not be printed and sent by mail. In this issue of the BUN, we highlight some of the different achievements of students and our outreach to […]
Qubeibeh Nursing students complete requirements on site After the decision of Bethlehem University to start receiving small groups of students for continuing nursing lab practice; groups of 6 to 7 students were called into the Qubeibeh Nursing facility on Monday 8/6/2020 to complete the spring fundamental nursing lab requirement with Mr Mohammad Ayyash and Sr […]