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Maimonides Conference “Maimonides: Now and Then,” a symposium organized by the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies and the YU Museum, drew over 200 attendees to the Center for Jewish History on Dec. 17. Inspired by the YU Museum’s exhibition “The Golden Path: Maimonides Across Eight Centuries,” the long-awaited event delved into the complexity and brilliance of Maimonides’ life and legacy, featuring discussions on the Rambam’s legal and philosophical works, as well as explorations of how his ideas influenced and inspired subsequent generations.

YU Partners with Israeli Universities in Pioneering Program In the fall of 2024, Yeshiva University will launch an innovative four-year program providing undergraduates with the complete YU experience while residing in Israel. This exceptional opportunity allows students to earn a YU degree in partnership with two esteemed Israeli institutions, Tel Aviv Univer- sity and Bar-Ilan University. Following the YU model, the curriculum will commence with morning Torah studies, scheduled at the Gruss campus beit midrash for men and at the Chorev campus beit midrash for women. Afternoon sessions will be dedicated to rigorous academic programming. Students can pursue a degree in business administration at Tel Aviv University or choose a degree in psychology and multi- disciplinary Jewish studies at Bar-Ilan University. READ MORE

Dr. Ronnie Perelis speaking at Maimonides conference

Learning About the Success Factor On Dec. 5, Dr. Ruth Gotian spoke to Sy Syms honors students in an engaging fireside chat about her new book, The Success Factor , with Dr. Sharon Poczter , chair of the strategy and entrepreneurship department and associate professor at the Sy Syms School of Business, as well as the founder of YUWILL (Yeshiva University Women’s Initiative for Leadership and Learning). An expert in mentoring and leadership development, Dr. Gotian is the chief learning officer at Weill Cornell Medi- cine as well as an associate professor of education in anesthesiology. READ MORE

Katz School Honors Inaugural Physician Assistant Studies Graduates On Dec. 19, at the YU Museum, the Katz School of Science and Health celebrated the inaugural graduating class of its Physician Assistant Studies master’s degree program. During the awards ceremony, Dean Paul Russo praised the twenty-two graduates for their dedication, sacrifice and commit- ment to clinical excellence, setting a high standard for upcoming cohorts. READ MORE

​(l-r) Emily Kaplan, Dr. Ruth Gotian, Dr. Moses Pava and Dr. Sharon Poczter

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