John Paulson, Founder and Chairman of the Paulson Family Foundation, said, “Israel, a country of only 10 million people, has astounded the world with its scientific and technological prowess. As Israel’s leading university, Hebrew University has provided top-tier higher education to generations of students. Co-founded by Albert Einstein in 1925, Hebrew University made a wager that education, specifically scientific education, would be the foundation of a modern society. Since inception, Hebrew University has registered over 10,750 patents, and has been recognized with major international honors, including ten Nobel Prizes, two Turing Awards, a Fields Medal, and many other prestigious awards. This gift will ensure that Hebrew University has the resources to meet the high demand for advanced education well into the future.
