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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The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, one of the world’s leading research institutes, is celebrating 100 years since its founding. Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan for a special discussion reflecting on the University’s early days and its remarkable achievements over the past century. During the meeting, Prof. Sivan presented President Herzog with a special commemorative stamp, designed in collaboration with Israel Post’s Philatelic Service, in honor of the centennial. President Herzog commented, “The Technion is a symbol of Israeli excellence. One hundred years of innovation, groundbreaking research, and the continuous pursuit of world-class achievements….
One of the American Technion Society’s most popular speaker series, the Ilene & Steve Berger Technion Visiting Fellows Program features the University’s greatest assets: its students. Known as the Berger Visiting Fellows, these select scholars represent the very soul of the Technion. Their visit provides an inspiring glimpse into the lives and minds of those who will help shape the future of Israel and the world. This year’s event series, “Meet Today’s Technion Students … Tomorrow’s Innovators” featured eight undergraduate and graduate students from the Technion.
Naftali Bennett, Israel’s 13th prime minister and a Haifa native, may have obtained a law degree, but the high-tech entrepreneur has the spirit, drive, and pride of the Technion at his core. “I grew up in the Technion; it was really central to my identity,” the former prime minister said in an interview with ATS […]
Hen Davidov and Noam Morris have been selected as the 2025 Rhodes Scholars from Israel, earning a prestigious opportunity to pursue advanced degrees at Oxford University this fall. The Rhodes Scholarship, the world’s oldest and most prestigious, provides a comprehensive scholarship package worth up to $320,000 per student, covering tuition, living expenses, and more. This year’s selection process was unprecedented. The Rhodes Foundation extended its application deadline by two weeks due to the war in Israel. Many potential candidates were called to active or reserve military duty, making the extension essential for ensuring participation. Davidov, 25, from Haifa, is a…
Yaniv Slor Futterman is an undergraduate student in the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering with a minor in biology, as well as a participant in the Technion Excellence Program. He is working to leverage computational systems to improve the treatment of cancer. Yaniv was drawn to the Technion by its […]
Gal Siegel is an undergraduate student of computer and software engineering in the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He chose to attend the Technion not despite the challenges it presented, but because of them. “When I was considering where to study, a friend described the Technion as extremely demanding and […]
With so many accolades across a variety of disciplines, the Technion’s sheer brilliance can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s why, given the current conflict in Israel, I thought it prudent to focus on the vital role the Israel Institute of Technology has always played in the country’s defence systems, ensuring its safe and secure future. Established a quarter of a century before Israel became an independent nation, the Technion has been inexorably linked to the country’s security since its inception. Of course, the most obvious examples are those alumni who continue to lead teams that develop missile defense systems, underground tunnel…
The Technion has once again solidified its status as a global academic powerhouse. The recently released Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) places the Technion among the world’s top 100 universities overall, with additional standout rankings in five research fields: chemistry, aerospace engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, water resources engineering, and mathematics. These achievements build on its […]
Even in the face of the tragic events of October 7, Technion researchers have continued their work, breaking new ground in their respective fields and winning awards. Their resilience was recognized with the 85th spot in the Academic Ranking of World Universities and first place in Israeli academia in the Globes 2024 Brand Index, which focused on the relevance to the job market when choosing a university. Industry As the oldest university in Israel, the Technion has a deep history of ties with industry, sending a high percentage of graduates to the most respected multinational companies. Intel opened facilities in…
David Wolpe is the Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. He currently serves as ADL’s inaugural rabbinic fellow and a scholar in residence at the Maimonides Fund. Named the most influential rabbi in America by Newsweek and one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world by The Jerusalem Post […]
Israeli higher education institutions opened the academic year on Sunday amid the backdrop of the Gaza war for the second consecutive time, as tens of thousands of students — some still actively serving in the reserves — head to universities and colleges. Data from universities and colleges indicate that one in five students served in the reserves in the last academic year — marking about 70,000 students — and similar numbers are expected this year. Ahead of the academic year, university heads pledged to continue supporting reservists to minimize the impact on them and help them complete their degrees. They…
As the Technion prepares to welcome new and returning students for the 2024-2025 academic year, the atmosphere is both hopeful and somber. Despite ongoing rocket fire in the Haifa vicinity and escalations in the war with Hezbollah in the north, the Technion community stands united in its dedication to learning, perseverance, and the future of […]