PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Tel Aviv University and I were born in the same year and, in a sense, grew up together. What a joy and privilege, then, to lead the University as we mark 70 years of remarkable contribution. Founded as a modest local college in 1956, TAU has developed into Israel’s biggest, most highly ranked, and most diversified institution of higher learning. TAU has also bounded into the respectable league of major public universities with broad national influence along with recognized global impact.

Entire books could be written about TAU’s track record, but on this happy occasion, we are mostly grateful. The University’s star standing today happened because of the passion and commitment of our people – researchers, staff, students, alumni, and our loyal supporters around the world.  Most important: Our combined dedication and energies have primed Tel Aviv University to continue to lead academically, technologically and socially in the coming decades.

Always a leader in teaching programs, TAU will continue to produce graduates who bring original thinking and a social consciousness to the highest career echelons – from science to the arts, business, industry, the legal system, education, and public service. Just as one example, TAU has the largest share of Israeli alumni who are VC-backed entrepreneurs and unicorn founders.

Our amazing faculty will continue to challenge the limits of creative, interdisciplinary research in health, tech, the environment, arts, and other hot-button areas. For example, TAU’s dominance in the AI field includes areas as diverse as PTSD, digital humanities, engineering and management. Biomedical teams are working on reversing paralysis, hearing loss, burns, and cancer’s spread – and they are just getting started.

In the coming years, TAU will continue to act as a force for social good, by enhancing inclusivity, protecting democratic values, and advancing Israeli national priorities. We are actively bringing more Haredim, Ethiopian Israelis, Arab Israelis, ASD students, and other underrepresented groups into the circle of a world-class education. Especially during the last years’ brutal wars, the University stepped up. Through volunteerism and expansive support services, we prioritized the welfare and resilience of our students and the greater community.

TAU will continue to bring its spirit of innovation and boldness to solving universal problems, in cooperation with top global academic partners and backed by generous supporters.

Together we can be monumentally proud of all that TAU has achieved. We can be optimistic of what TAU is poised to yet achieve. And we can be certain that the University will spearhead the next big developments that will keep Israel strong, safe and prosperous in the future.

Sincerely,