Established in 1918, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel’s leading academic and research institution. Serving 23,000 students from 90 countries, it produces a third of Israel’s civilian research and is ranked 12th worldwide in biotechnology patent filings and commercial development. Faculty and alumni of the Hebrew University have won eight Nobel Prizes, seven of which were awarded since 2000. American Friends of the Hebrew University is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with the resources needed to sustain the highest levels of educational excellence and research achievement.
Suzanne K. Ponsot
sponsot@afhu.org
212.607.8511
www.afhu.org
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