Historic $250 Million Gift from John Paulson to Hebrew University Will Advance Engineering, Medicine, and Trauma Recovery

Financial Post17 October 2026, 18:24 UTCIsrael

In recognition of the largest donation ever made to the Hebrew University, the historic Mount Scopus campus will be named The Alina and John Paulson Campus, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem Jerusalem, Israel, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Philanthropist and investor John Paulson announced tonight at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Board of Governors Gala that […]

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