The Technion’s story has been intertwined with Israel’s for more than a century, from laying the foundations for a new nation to shaping its future.
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In the presence of the Defense Minister and the Chief of the General Staff of the IDF: The Technion awarded the Defense Minister’s Shield for its support of reserve-duty students With the outbreak of the war, the Technion established an unprecedented support system that provided reserve-duty students with financial assistance, academic accommodations, tutoring, and emotional support The Defense Minister’s Shield for 2025 was awarded to the Technion on Monday, December 29, in recognition of its outstanding support for military reservists. Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan and Vice President for Academic Affairs Prof. Oded Rabinovitch received the shield, which is granted to organizations…
For Margaret E. Kaplan, philanthropy is not an afterthought or an obligation—it is the lens through which she lives, creates, and connects. A former attorney turned full-time philanthropist, artist, and connector of people and ideas, the Sonoma, Calif., resident has shaped a giving legacy defined by passion, vision, and intellect. At the center of that […]
The Technion’s Role in National Security Levy credits the Technion not only for his own success but also for the strength of Israel’s entire defense sector. “The Technion’s role in producing world-class engineers is crucial for Israel’s security and economic prosperity,” he said. Today, IAI collaborates closely with the Technion on cutting-edge research in space, […]
From Steve and Ilene Berger When we attended our first American Technion Society event, we had no idea how profoundly the experience would impact our lives. Meeting a brilliant Technion professor and three of her students, we were deeply impressed by their professional work and personal stories — stories of ambition, courage, and resilience. The […]
During the Technion’s Centennial Board of Governors Meeting in June, Prof. Uri Sivan bestowed the President’s Award for Exceptional Achievement on four leaders from academia, science, and human rights advocacy for their efforts to combat antisemitism and defend the State of Israel. Following the ceremony, the distinguished honorees participated in a panel on confronting the […]
Bennett Rechler is continuing a long legacy of supporting the Technion that began with his parents, the late Morton and Beverley Rechler. The Technion was a natural fit for the couple given Morton’s career as an aeronautical engineer and the couple’s deep-seated love for Israel. “They did a lot to teach my siblings and me […]
Imagine: After a business lunch in Tel Aviv, you’re back in New York City in time for dinner. Your teen aces her afternoon math exam in Boston before kicking her way to victory at a twilight soccer match in Los Angeles. Academic researchers are discovering new minerals on their weekly expeditions to the moon. You’re […]
For Omer Sabary, life changed almost overnight. Days after winning top honors at Technion Pitch Night in New York City — a competition for t:hub students to pitch the next wave of Israeli startups — Iranian missiles rained down on Israel. His apartment was destroyed, his loved ones were in danger, and his world turned […]
For Jeremy Brown, supporting student housing at the Technion was a personal and deeply meaningful decision — one rooted in his family’s values, his admiration for Israel’s spirit of innovation, and a desire to recognize his father’s legacy. “I wanted to do something to honor my father, and the idea of making housing more affordable or more available … that’s sort of a gateway to being able to attend an institution like the Technion or any institution of higher learning,” Brown said. Honoring a Legacy That ideal of access and inclusion echoed the life of Brown’s father, M. Harvey Brown,…
The most popular programs — electrical and computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil and environmental engineering — are engines of innovation, powering Israel’s recovery and growth. Science faculties like physics and biology have seen remarkable growth, with some programs expanding by 20% or more. The Office of the Dean of Students and the […]
Meet David (Dadi) Perlmutter, the newly appointed chairman of the Technion Council—the governing body that sets the course for Israel’s leading science and technology university. The Council is responsible for selecting the Technion’s president, guiding academic priorities, and steering the Institute’s long-term vision in research and innovation. It’s a role that calls for both strategic […]
“After three years of studying very hard and one year of studying during military service, it just wasn’t the time to give up,” L. said. “I could have taken it easy and finished later, but it’s my life, our future, and no one else will do it for me.” In November 2024, just a month […]