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…
April 17, 2024
Last week, Bethlehem University Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Br. Hernan Santos, BU Vice Chancellor, and Br. Jack Curran, BU Vice President for Advancement, in the United States. Alongside James Howell, BUF’s Executive Director, the team engaged with several key partners in Washington, DC, and New York City: Discussions with US Senator Chris Van…
February 26, 2024
Trusted by the Pope, Cardinal Fernando Filoni is head of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In this article from El Pais, he describes the need for a ceasefire to lay the foundation for reconciliation. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre works through the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem to support causes…
February 21, 2024
Bethlehem University participated in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Healthcare Forum 2024, held in Dubai from January 26-28, 2024. This event brought together healthcare leaders, innovators, and experts from across the MENA region. The forum delved into the latest AHA programs, discussing recent updates and advancements in resuscitation and…
February 5, 2024
Bethlehem University started the spring semester today. BU continues to operate in a hybrid situation, with campus open for students and faculty that can safely make it for classes. However, more students were spotted on campus today thanks to Bethlehem University’s effort to make learning accessible during these unstable times. BU’s Student Senate has…