Ariel University

Making salty water sweet:

New breakthrough boosts crop growth

Ariel University designs new desalination method to leave critical nutrients in the water, aiding agriculture.

Study points to Samaria's untapped wind power potential

Study by Ariel University researchers find that Samaria could be suitable for energy development, tapping into area's wind power.

President of Ariel University resigns

Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld's notified Ariel University of his decision to end his term as university president

Ariel University grads not being recognized as social workers

The Ministry does not allow registration for graduates of the three-year program in social work at a university in Samaria.

After decade-long boycott:

Ariel University admitted to Committee of University Heads

Forum of Heads of Universities officially recognizes Ariel University in Samaria.

Ariel University VP nominates Dr. Evans for Nobel Peace Prize

Dr. Mike Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center and Museum in Jerusalem, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Govt. cancels millions in funding for Ariel University

NIS 70 million budget for Ariel University to be converted into generalized budget for higher education.

Ariel University opens med school in honor of Sheldon Adelson

President Rivlin, Miriam Adelson receive honorary doctorates at Ariel University graduation ceremony.

Ariel University gives credits for guarding farms

A new initiative by the Hashomer organization will see students gain academic credits for volunteering in newly established farms.

Ariel University signs agreement to open first visitors' center

In special ceremony, Ariel University announce opening of its first visitors' center focusing on review of R & D at particle accelerator.

'Fight against COVID lacks transparency, PR'

'Let the public see how beneficial the vaccine is and choose for themselves,' says former HMO chairman.

'We'll cut funding from schools that open, revoke licenses'

Minister Edelstein notes drop in contagion rates, says lockdown has paid off.

Competition won't exclude students of Ariel University

After threat of legal action, Tel Aviv University backtracks on anti-Ariel University stance.

Adelson, Friedman, Bennett at Ariel medical faculty inauguration

After years of struggle, Ariel U celebrates opening of medical faculty, in presence of Adelson family, after whom faculty will be named.

Ariel University mourns a founding father

Yigal Cohen Orgad, Chancellor of Ariel University, former Finance Minister, dies at 81.

Florida Governor:

'BDS has no place in Florida'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis honored at Ariel University for signing of MOU with Florida State University.

Is treason virtuous? Israeli academics who support BDS

Bennett achievement:

Petition rejected, green light to establish medical faculty

Petition by Professors in Hebrew University and Weizmann Institute of Science against opening Ariel University Medicine Faculty rejected.

Faculty of medicine in Ariel - approved

Council for Higher Education gives final approval for decision of its chairman, Naftali Bennett, to establish medical faculty at Ariel U.

'Trump helps Netanyahu, but it comes at a price'

New Right candidate Matan Kahana says PM Netanyahu is 'center-left' despite his claims he leads the right.

Meretz and Zehut won't join debate panel

Meretz, Zehut, parties won't join pre-election panel discussing Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

It's final:

Ariel University Medical School to be established

Council of Higher Education in Judea and Samaria unanimously approves new medical school after long battle.

Ariel University forbidden from establishing new medical school

Council of Higher Education forbids Ariel University from opening medical school after controversial deputy attorney general orders revote.

'State of all its bureaucrats'

Caroline Glick: 'It's outrageous; mind-blowing'

Journalist turned New Right member attacks Deputy Attorney General who ordered revote to establish medical school at Ariel University.

Ariel University ordered to freeze opening of medical school

Controversial deputy attorney general says university must freeze all plans to open medical school amid alleged conflict of interest.

Deputy A-G to invalidate Ariel University medical school

Deputy Attorney expected to invalidate decision to establish medical school at Ariel University due to conflict of interest.

Rivlin: 'One can love Ariel without deriding academia'

President speaks at Seventh Higher Education Conference, addressing Bennett's criticism of university establishment for opposing Ariel U.

'Universities irrationality discriminating for no reason'

Ariel University students thank Education Minister Bennett for supporting the school, blasts other colleges for discrimination.

Bennett demands equal representation for Ariel University

Education Minister says government may cease working with Committee of University Heads if it discriminates against Ariel University.

Israeli academic leading boycott of Ariel University conference

Israeli professor from Weizmann Institute leading efforts to boycott an academic conference held in Ariel University in Samaria.

Interview:

Israeli Arab students: 'There is no racism at Ariel University'

Despite the uproar over the new medical school at Samaria's Ariel University, Israeli Arab students say that the university feels like home.

Bennett: Peace Now? More like 'Liars Now'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett hits back after Peace Now alleges that Arabs are barred from studying at Ariel University.

'Surrendering to Hamas will only lead to war'

Naftali Bennett warns that efforts to de-escalate conflict with Hamas could backfire, lead to full-scale war.

Bennett: No further discussion on Ariel medical faculty

Education Minister rebuffs university heads' criticism of decision to establish medical faculty at Ariel University, says decision is final.

Israeli study: Surfing the net delays marriage

New study of Israeli singles shows that those who surf the net tend to believe people should marry later.

University officials slam Bennett

Senior University Bennett criticize education minister's 'interference' which led to approval of medical faculty at Ariel University.

On Bennett's initiative:

Medical faculty approved for Ariel University

Council for Higher Education approves new medical faculty at Samaria university - the sixth medical faculty in Israel.

Knesset passes 'Ariel University Law'

Law placing Israeli colleges in Judea and Samaria directly under Israeli authority passes Knesset, gains support of Yesh Atid MKs.

Compromise reached between Likud and Jewish Home

MKs Mualem and Kisch agree: Both Tender Years Law and Ariel University Law will be discussed on Wednesday.

'Ariel University is being held hostage'

Ariel University Chancellor urges Likud and Jewish Home to resolve standoff between them and approve the Ariel University Law.

Likud opposing 'Ariel University bill'

Standoff between Jewish Home and Likud continues over bill putting Judea and Samaria colleges under Israeli law.

Bennett threatens Likud over 'Ariel University Bill'

Jewish Home Chairman says Ministerial Legislation Committee frozen until PM green lights law normalizing colleges in Judea, Samaria.

Shouting match erupts between PM, Bennett over 'Ariel Law'

Bennett blasts PM over failure to pass law normalizing colleges in Judea, Samaria.

Bennett threatens coalition over Ariel University law

Education Minister vows to torpedo all future legislation in coalition if bill putting university in Samaria under Israeli law doesn't pass.

'The main problem comes from within'

President of Ariel University in Samaria speaks about opposition to establishment of medical faculty. 'The State doesn't recognize us.'

'This is BDS from within'

Israeli academics blast plan 'annexing' Ariel University to Israel, claim it turns Israeli academia into part of the 'occupation.'

Judea and Samaria colleges to be put under Israeli law?

Government approves new bill that would extend Israeli law to Judea and Samaria institutes of higher education.

Peace is made with defeated enemies

'Israel Victory Project' comes to Ariel University in Samaria. 'Foreign-funded human rights groups using the word 'democratic' is perverse.'

'Ariel medical school will strengthen Israel'

PM, Education Minister participate in cornerstone-laying ceremony for medical school donated by Sheldon and Miriam Adelson.

Sheldon Adelson to give $20 million to Ariel Univesity

American billionaire to provide around $20 million for the major expansion of the Samaria university.

'The 'settlements' are a fait accompli'

Gush Etzion Regional Council head argues there is no reason not to declare sovereignty over the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu: 'We will strengthen the settlement enterprise'

PM speaks at Six-Day War event on Judea and Samaria. 'Everyone's right to live in his home, no one will be uprooted from his home'.

Texas Commissioner visits Ariel University

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller visits Samaria's Ariel University, says there is 'much to be learned from Israel.'

Excavations in Galilee reveal 2,000 year-old stone factory

An ancient Jewish “Stone Age”? Ariel University unearths a 2,000 year-old stone vessel production center in the Galilee.

Exclusive interview

Arab activist: 'Palestinians would love Israeli annexation'

Ex-B'Tselem human rights activist surprises Ariel University conference by saying 'the real Nakba was the PA's formation. We've had enough.'

Samaria medical center to 'build bridges of trust'

Ariel University school of Health Sciences to sponsor Jewish-Palestinian center; move hailed by President Rivlin, Education Min. Bennett.

Israeli innovation could save countless stab victims

As Israel battles knife-wielding Arab terrorists, Ariel University scientist makes discovery which could save thousands of lives worldwide.

Israeli academics boycott 'settlements'

In an unprecedented move, over a thousand school faculty members boycott Ariel University 'since it's not in Israel.'

Government issues Ariel University large financial boost

Finance Ministry allocates 86 million NIS, for an additional 110 million NIS to flagship Samaria institution since elections.

Ariel University defeats the boycott movement

Spanish government compensates university nearly half-a-million shekels for giving in to BDS and discriminating against Ariel students.