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As tensions escalate with Iran, few voices offer the depth, nuance, and cultural fluency of Dr. Thamar Gindin. A linguist, researcher at University of Haifa’s Ezri Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies, and host of two Hebrew-language podcasts on Iran, Dr. Gindin has devoted her career to decoding Iran—its people, politics, and the powerful narratives shaping both.
Stories of impact
University of Haifa is no stranger to a diverse array of students with ambitions that aim much farther than the pastoral northern Israel city. One such student is Asnika Kebede, a 27-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli from Jerusalem, who is forging her path in international business and Asian studies.
University of Haifa law student Reem Tibi spent nearly a year in the IDF reserves, leaving him forever changed. In this candid conversation with American Society of the University of Haifa, Tibi talks in depth about his army service, how he managed to still complete his exams, and why he has no plans to rest in the near future.
Yuval Guetta has had her hands full since October 7. She has managed a home as her live-in boyfriend spent 260 days in active service; served multiple weeks in reserve duty herself; volunteered for a variety of campus activities; and worked hard to finish her bachelor’s degree at University of Haifa in Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy.
At just 20 years old, Salma Ghaben is already a powerful example of the values University of Haifa holds dear: academic excellence, diversity, and coexistence.
Meet Salma Ghaben: Bridging Communities and Building a Future in Special Education
At just 20 years old, Salma Ghaben is already a powerful example of the values University of Haifa holds dear: academic excellence, diversity, and coexistence.
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