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Supporting quality higher education for the people of Palestine and to serve them in its role as a center for the advancement, sharing and use of knowledge.

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2024 Fall Benefit Honoring Mr. Samer S. Khoury

A meaningful evening awaits as we recognize outstanding leaders and uplift the dignity and courage of the Palestinian community in Bethlehem.  Join Us.

Uplifting Dignity

2024 Fall Appeal for Refugee Students

Today, Ibrahim Needs Assistance. Like many families, his was displaced from their ancestral home in 1948. Since then they have lived in a refugee camp. Today, he and his family need your help. Please support his education today!

Fr. Drew Christiansen

Attend the Fall Lecture Series

Exploring the Contributions of Women toward Peace, Dignity, and Justice in the Holy Land is the topic for the Fall 2024 Lectures series named in honor of the late Fr. Drew Christiansen. The lecture, held in two locations, Lewis University and The University of Notre Dame takes place on October 8 and 9.

Learn more . . . 

The Shepherd’s Circle

Monthly Giving that Provides Steadfast Care for our Palestinian Brothers and Sisters

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young Palestinian men and women? For as little as $10 a month you can join the circle that provides students with support to fund their education that will last a lifetime.

Learn more/join today . . . 

Bethlehem University FAQs

Do you have questions about BU? Can you spot it on a map? Do you wonder how the occupation impacts students, faculty, and staff.

 

These answers and more are found on our FAQ page. Learn More . . .

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News and Blog

BU Hosts Community-Based Tourism Hackathon

July 15, 2024

BU Hosts Community-Based Tourism Hackathon The Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and Yunus Social Business Center (YSBC) at Bethlehem University, in partnership with the Palestine Heritage Trail Association, organized a two-day “Community-Based Tourism Hackathon” on Friday and Saturday, 5-6 July 2024. Funded by the Japan Social Development Fund through the World Bank, the hackathon fell under…

Gratitude to All & an End to the Camino Journey!

July 8, 2024

I have come to the end of the Camino! Starting in Pamplona on 23 May I walked for 37 days and covered 730 km. To do that I took 1,270,245 steps, according to my phone! As I sit and look back on that time, I am confronted with a host of amazing memories. Some are memories…

Renovation Progress and Palestine Museum of Natural History

July 3, 2024

The Palestine Museum of Natural History is undergoing a significant expansion project. The existing building is being renovated to add 1,300 square meters of museum space, significantly enhancing its capacity to showcase Palestine’s rich natural heritage. On Thursday, 27 June 2024, the museum held coordination meetings to move the project forward. The museum team collaborated…

Palestinians are Deserving of Human Dignity

July 3, 2024

The aftermath of the June 28th U.S. Presidential debate continues to dominate the news cycles. However, a critical issue largely missed in the debate recap was the blatant xenophobia against Palestinians (and immigrants) and the deafening silence that followed. On a stage for the U.S. Presidency, referring to Palestinians as a slur should never go…

Many Ways To Give

“You can perform miracles by touching the hearts of those entrusted to your care”

St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle