A Memorial Mass was held on Friday, 25 April 2025, at Bethlehem University in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis. The University community gathered in the Chapel of the Divine Child to pray for his soul and reflect on his legacy of compassion, justice, and peace. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis called all people to […]
In alignment with Bethlehem University’s mission to foster innovation, sustainability, and community service, the Department of Engineering, in collaboration with the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), organized two days of activities on Wednesday and Thursday, 23–24 April 2025, celebrating Energy and Earth Day. The events […]
Reflecting Bethlehem University’s deep commitment to offering dynamic, real-world learning experiences, students from the Creative Communications and Campaigns course, taught by Mr. Layth R. Awwad, had the unique opportunity to engage with renowned Palestinian-American comedian, actress, author, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid on Friday, 25 April 2025. Ms. Zayid, celebrated internationally for her groundbreaking TED […]
On 24 April 2025, the Zbierski Library at Bethlehem University became a space of personal reflection and deep dialogue during a student-led session titled “Freedom”. Library Director Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza opened the session by warmly welcoming participants and introducing student facilitator Qaiss Awad, as well as expressing her gratitude to Mennatallah Thweib for her support […]
In alignment with its mission to serve the community through education and public engagement, Bethlehem University’s Tarek Ahmad Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, in partnership with the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (Bethlehem branch) and Al-Quds University, organized a health awareness day in the village of ‘Arab Ar-Rashayida, east of Bethlehem, under the title […]
Bethlehem University Tour Guiding Students Embark on Educational Field Trip to Tiberias and Nazareth
As part of its commitment to providing hands-on learning experiences, Bethlehem University organized a study trip for students of the Tour Guiding Program on Monday, 21 April 2025. The group, accompanied by the University Vice Chancellor, Brother Hernan Santos, visited significant historical and religious sites in the Tiberias and Nazareth areas. The tour was led […]
In line with Bethlehem University’s mission to deliver transformative education that bridges academic learning with real-world practice, second-year students from the Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy recently conducted a scientific visit to the Life Gate Rehabilitation Center in Beit Jala. This visit, organized under the initiatives of the student club PT Bloom, exemplified the […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) – Bethlehem University participated in the 5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week, held in Cyprus, with a delegation that included Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh, Jessie Chang, and botanist Banan Alshiekh. Throughout the event, PIBS made valuable contributions with three presentations – two by Prof. Mazin and one by Ms. […]
On Tuesday, 15 April 2025, first- and third-year students from Bethlehem University’s Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy participated in a transformative academic experience at Karmal Psychiatric Hospital in Bethlehem. The visit, inspired by the University’s Academic Innovation Hub, featured a problem-based learning (PBL) approach that deepened students’ understanding of mental health care. Hosted by […]
On Friday, 11 April 2025, the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) Bethlehem University held its weekly children’s activity, this time with a special Easter twist that celebrated the wonders of nature through the theme of eggs. Children explored the incredible variety of animals that lay eggs, including fish, frogs, birds, and reptiles. They learned […]
Bethlehem University students recently completed a transformative international collaboration through a virtual exchange program titled “Building Bridges: Italy Meets Palestine.” The initiative, part of the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) model, was launched in partnership with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Brescia, Italy. It brought together 51 students—33 from Bethlehem University and 18 from […]
This Easter, the student committee of the English Department at Bethlehem University hosted an event that celebrated unity and shared values among students from different backgrounds. The committee, initiated by Layth R. Awwad, includes nine students from across all levels of the English Language, Literature, and Communications Program. This first event, held on the nursing […]