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Billionaire John Paulson Donates $300 Million to Hebrew University
American investor and philanthropist John Paulson has made a historic donation to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, marking the largest gift in the institution's history. The donation, announced on Saturday, October 17, 2026, is valued at up to $296 million, with reports ranging from $250 million to $296 million.
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What happened
- 01American philanthropist John Paulson donated up to $296 million to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- 02The donation is the largest single gift in the history of the Hebrew University.
- 03The funds will establish a new Faculty of Engineering and expand medical and biomedical research.
- 04A portion of the donation will support research and treatment for psychological trauma and PTSD.
- 05The historic Mount Scopus campus in Jerusalem will be renamed to honor Paulson and his partner.
- 06Paulson stated the gift expresses solidarity with Israel and aims to bolster its scientific and technological leadership.
The funds are designated for several key strategic initiatives at the university. These include the establishment of a new Faculty of Engineering, the expansion of medical and biomedical research, and advancements in the study and treatment of psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In recognition of the contribution, the university's historic Mount Scopus campus in Jerusalem will be renamed in honor of Paulson and his partner. According to Ynetnews, the campus will be named the Alina and John Paulson Campus, while Vesty reported the name as the Eileen and John Paulson Campus.
Paulson, the founder and chairman of the Paulson Family Foundation, expressed his solidarity with Israel, praising its scientific and technological achievements despite its small population. He highlighted the university's founding vision, inspired by Albert Einstein, and its track record of academic excellence, which includes ten Nobel Prizes and over 10,750 patents.
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