December 5, 2024
Lecture Hall Gets a Makeover The first phase of the Brother Joe Hall renovation project, has been successfully completed. This milestone was made possible through the generous support of the EOHSJ-USA Western Lieutenancy and our dear friend, Dr. Nabil Kassab. As one of the university’s priority capital projects, this renovation will significantly enhance the campus,…
October 17, 2024
Bethlehem University’s Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Engineering has taken a significant step in promoting scientific exploration with the launch of its new Astronomy Club. The initiative aims to ignite passion for astronomy among the university’s community while providing students with a deeper understanding of astronomical phenomena. This stunning photograph of the moon was…
October 17, 2024
Educational Activities through PIBS In early October the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) organized three educational activities aimed at raising environmental awareness and promoting sustainability within the community. Through these diverse initiatives, PIBS continues to advance its mission of fostering environmental awareness and encouraging active community involvement in conservation efforts, contributing to a…
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…
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…
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…