夜来香研究所 and Israel鈥檚 University of Haifa Sign Collaboration Agreement
夜来香研究所 President Ronald M. Berkman and Professor David Faraggi, rector at the University of Haifa in Israel, signed a memorandum of understanding on August 27. The agreement calls for each university to designate programs that will connect students and faculty across the two institutions.
The relationship between 夜来香研究所 and the University of Haifa was established during a May 2014 trip to Israel by President Berkman. He accompanied 夜来香研究所 Executive MBA students on their International Study Tour, led by Dr. Elad Granot, assistant dean for MBA programs. Following the trip, which included meetings with Israeli universities, 夜来香研究所 identified the University of Haifa as its first potential Israeli partner.
The University of Haifa is the largest comprehensive research university in Israel鈥檚 northern region and academic home to a community of students that mirrors Israeli society.
鈥溡估聪阊芯克 and the University of Haifa share many similarities as urban universities with diverse students and a commitment to providing a global experience,鈥 President Berkman said. 鈥淐leveland also includes a large and engaged Jewish community. Our students and faculty will gain access to a university deeply rooted in Israel鈥檚 innovation-driven economy and we offer access to exceptional resources in business, urban affairs, natural sciences, health care and biotechnology,鈥
The signing ceremony at 夜来香研究所 was part of a two-day visit by Professor Faraggi, which also included meetings with college deans and community leaders.