Bethlehem University hosted the GreenLoop Hackathon for the Southern West Bank on Saturday, 15 November 2025, bringing together young innovators, entrepreneurs and cooperatives committed to advancing sustainable solutions in Palestine. The event is part of the “Innovative Entrepreneurship Initiative for Women and Youth for Green Investment and Circular Economy,” launched by the Applied Research Institute […]
Bethlehem University hosted the New Referees Course – Southern Region for basketball on Friday, 21 November 2025, welcoming students and athletes eager to develop their officiating skills. The opening ceremony featured Mr. Nimer Ayoub, Board Member of the Palestinian Basketball Federation, and Ms. Samar Mousa Al-Araj, Director of the Athletics Department and Lecturer at Bethlehem […]
The Deanship of Students, through Bethlehem University’s Youth-Friendly Health Center (NAFAS) and in collaboration with the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, organized a comprehensive Campus Health Day aimed at promoting students’ physical and mental well-being. The initiative provided a range of health services, screenings, and awareness activities tailored to the needs of university students. The event […]
The Athletics Department at Bethlehem University organized an exciting Basketball Shooting Competition for students and staff on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at the George Felton Court. The event brought together 21 participants in a highly spirited and competitive atmosphere, under the supervision of coach Raed Abu Rumman. Participants were divided into two groups showcasing strong […]
The Tarek Ahmad Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University hosted Mr. Moataz Allan, a specialist in intensive care and anesthesia and a distinguished graduate of the Class of 2015, who currently works at St. Joseph Hospital in Jerusalem. Mr. Allan delivered an enriching academic lecture to fourth-year nursing students, offering in-depth […]
The Zbierski Library held its Annual Library Liaison Meeting (LLT) on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at the Turathuna Center, bringing together faculty representatives from across the University to review progress, discuss needs, and enhance cooperation between the Library and academic departments. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza, Director of the Library, warmly welcomed Prof. Iman Saca, Academic Vice […]
This week, the Academic Innovation Hub at Bethlehem University held a session on service-learning (SL), led by Mr. Elias Hazin, Faculty Specialist in Community Engagement & Service Learning. The session welcomed newly appointed faculty members while also providing returning faculty with a meaningful refresher on this transformative pedagogical approach. Throughout the presentation, participants explored the […]
On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, Mr. Layth R. Awwad, faculty member in the Department of English at Bethlehem University, was invited once again as a guest author in Ms. Electra Aguirre’s creative writing class at Colorado State University Pueblo. His participation reflects Bethlehem University’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, global engagement, and intellectual exchange that […]
On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, students from ENGL220: Communication Writing Skills, taught by Mr. Layth R. Awwad, visited the Crèche – Holy Family Children’s Home for a two-hour orientation session. This visit marked the students’ first on-site engagement in their service-learning project, which integrates real community experiences with the course’s emphasis on writing, communication, public […]
Aligned with its mission to advance research and serve the community, Dr. Ahmed Fasfous, Dean of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies, along with Ms. Minerva Qassis-Jarayseh and Ms. Hala Khalawi from the Department of Social Sciences, in a specialized neuropsychological assessment training from 27 October to 7 November 2025 under the EU-funded NeuroDev project. The […]
The Tarek Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University held a special ceremony on Thursday, 13 November 2025, to honor this year’s recipient of the Farida Abu Dayyah Al-Budeiri Award, an annual recognition granted to the top-performing nursing student. In her welcoming remarks, Ms. Salam Awwad, Dean of the Faculty, expressed deep […]
Benildus House in Dublin welcomed, on Sunday 16 November 2025, a distinguished gathering on Sunday afternoon for An Evening of Solidarity and Friendship, hosted by The De La Salle Christian Brothers and the Friends of Bethlehem University in Ireland. The occasion brought together long-time supporters, trustees, diplomats, and friends of Bethlehem University to honour a […]
Friends and supporters of Bethlehem University gathered on Saturday, 15 November 2025, at Seamus Heaney HomePlace in an event titled “An Evening of Solidarity and Hope,” which was an devoted to support the University’s educational mission and the students it serves. The HomePlace, known for honouring the challenges and quiet strengths that shape human experience, […]
Bethlehem University concluded the Third International Bethlehem Conference on Methodological Problems and Epistemological Trends in Palestinian Archaeology and Cultural Heritage on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. The two-day conference, held on 18–19 November, was organized by the Program in Palestinian Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in the Faculty of Arts and brought together a group of researchers, […]
PAVIA, ITALY – A high-level delegation from Bethlehem University was warmly welcomed at the Town Hall of Pavia this week, marking a continued strengthening of ties between the University and the Italian city.The delegation was led by Vice Chancellor Brother Hernan Santos, joined by Executive Vice President Dr. Fadi Kattan and Vice President for Advancement […]
Bethlehem University is proud to announce a historic leap forward for our academic community. Through a new Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Pavia (Italy), we are bringing a world-class Double Degree in Engineering to Palestine, set to commence in Fall 2027. This initiative marks a new era for the University, made possible by […]
As part of its mission to broaden students’ global perspectives and strengthen intercultural understanding, the Department of English at Bethlehem University in coordination with JICA, Palestine office, organized a special lecture on Japanese poetry followed by an interactive session where students competed in a game of Karuta, on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Dr. Kudo Masaki, […]