Ariel University Center

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.

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.

Ariel to Host Hundreds of Residents Fleeing Rocket Fire

University of Ariel, Ariel Municipality arrange for accommodations, activities for southern Israeli families.

Education Minister Visits Ariel After Recognition

"I call on the heads of the other universities to embrace their little sister Ariel," says Education Minister Gidon Sa'ar.

Britain Condemns Recognition of Ariel University

"Ariel is beyond the Green Line in a settlement that is illegal," says Alistair Burt, Britain's minister for the Middle East.

Supreme Court Rejects Petition Against Ariel University

Supreme Court rejects a petition by heads of universities to issue an injunction against the recognition of the Ariel University Center.

Ariel University Center Welcomes Recognition

Ariel University Center says the decision to recognize it as a university is "a natural outcome".

It's Final: IDF Central Command Approves Ariel University

Head of Central Command has placed his signature on the document that makes the upgrade official.

Bennett: Ariel University Status – Thanks to Us

Bayit Yehudi chairman sees upgrading of Ariel U as an appeal by Likud to nationalist base.

Barak Grants Ariel College Full-Fledged University Status

Ehud Barak confirmed a government decision to officially recognize the Ariel University Center of Samaria as a full-fledged university.

Steinitz: Ariel University Status by Summer of 2013

Minister says he and Education Minister were a match "made in Heaven" to help Ariel.

Ministers to Arutz Sheva: Ariel University Status Very Soon

Video: Ministers Saar and Steinitz explain their plans for strengthening Samaria through Ariel.

Survey: Two Thirds of Israelis Support Ariel

Two-thirds of the Israeli public support the recognition of the Ariel University Center as a full-fledged university, survey finds.

Academics' Plan to Boycott Ariel U Revealed

In email exchange, academics plot to boycott Ariel University and its staff, deny them advancement.

Britain's Hague 'Disappointed' with Recognition of Ariel U

British Foreign Secretary William Hague says he is disappointed with the government's recognition of the Ariel University.

Report: Government to Approve Recognizing Ariel as University

Approval is expected when the government votes on a decision to recognize the Ariel University Center as a full-fledged university.

Danon: Pick Ariel University Over Barak

MK Danny Danon calls on Netanyahu to ensure that Ariel is recognized as a university, contrary to the position of Barak.

Nationalists Slam Barak Over Ariel University

Barak is "blatantly violating the coalition agreement", says MK Alex Miller as Barak recommends delaying recognition of Ariel University.

Barak to Netanyahu: Hold Off on Recognizing Ariel

Barak advises Netanyahu to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on the issue of the recognition of the Ariel University Center.

Bar Ilan Withdraws Support from Motion Against Ariel Recognition

Bar Ilan University withdraws support from a motion to the Supreme Court against the decision to recognize the Ariel University Center.

Eight Universities File Court Motion against Ariel University

All 8 existent universities turn to High Court to disqualify official decision granting Ariel university status.

Ariel University Insists Students Confirm Loyalty to the State

Chancellor of the Ariel University Center says Israeli universities should not accept students who are not loyal to the State.

Ariel U: 'Cartel of Universities' filed Motion

Institution says High Court motion against granting it university status "undermines" authorities.

Danon to Barak: Approve Ariel or Resign

MK Danon calls on Netanyahu to ensure that the Ariel University Center is recognized as a university, despite Barak delaying the process.

University Heads to IDF: Don't Approve Ariel as University

In a last-ditch effort, presidents of universities ask the head of Central Command not to approve Ariel's recognition.

Ariel Faculty and Students Excited About Recognition

Arutz Sheva meets faculty and students at the Ariel University Center. "Recognition as a university will allow for more scholarships."

Ariel University's New President Welcomes Acceptance

Incoming president of the Ariel University Center, Yehuda Danon, welcomes decision to accept the facility as a full-fledged university.

Nationalists Welcome Decision on Ariel University

Nationalists welcome the decision to accept the Ariel University Center as a full-fledged university.

Ariel – Israel's 8th University? Decision Today

The Council for Higher Education in Judea and Samaria decides on the highly charged issue Tuesday.

Ariel Now a University, Major Political Victory for Nationalists

Nationalists won major recognition Tuesday with the Ariel higher education facility in Samaria being accepted as a full-fledged university.

Finance Min.: NIS 50M for Ariel University

Min. Steinitz will give special budget to Ariel; Min. of Education states support for upgrading its status.

Ariel Students Remain Optimistic About University Status

Students at the Ariel University Center express optimism about being recognized. "We rely on the Education Minister and the Prime Minister."

Education Minister: Ariel will be a University

Gideon Saar says "there will be struggles" but is confident they will end with a new university.

Officials Condemn CHE's Decision on Ariel University Center

Officials in the Knesset, Judea and Samaria, condemn CHE for not recognizing the Ariel University Center.

CHE Says 'No' to Ariel University Status

Committee says Ariel will not be a fully fledged university at least until next year. Ariel: decision is "desperate and ridiculous."

MK Threatens Budget of Universities Opposing Ariel

MK Alex Miller: Soon, we will be able to "take care" of the budgets of the academic institutions that oppose Ariel.

New Ariel U Head: Rivals Motivated by Jealousy, Politics

Prof. Yehuda Danon: "It is hard to ignore the political views that are at the base of some of the opposition."

Bar Ilan Profs Slam President over Ariel

Maariv: senior professors at Bar Ilan attack its president for demanding Ariel Univ. Center in Samaria be denied university status.

MK: Nothing Can Stop Ariel University

MK Danny Danon says Ariel will receive university status, tells existing universities to stay out of politics.

Knesset Lobby to Fight for for Ariel University

MK Hotovely: university heads' attacks on Ariel are a mark of shame for Israel's academia.

Ariel Mayor: Opposition to University Status is Political

Ron Nachman excoriates "guild of hypocrites" who don't want Ariel University because of its location.

Poll: More Israelis Support Settlement Enterprise

64% of Israelis support settlements in Judea and Samaria. Israelis gradually moving to the right.

"Ariel University Center is on the Right Track"

The Ariel University of Samaria, its chancellor says, is about to receive permanent accreditation and is looking ahead to the future.

Israelis, Arabs Offer Solutions to the Conflict

Arutz Sheva visited a conference in which Israelis and Arabs presented solutions to the conflict. The venue? A university in a "settlement."