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Dr. Maria Blekher is a Director of YU Innovation Lab and an Academic Program Director for the Master in Marketing. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Digital Strategies, teaching at the Sy Syms School of Business. Upon joining Yeshiva University, Dr. Blekher developed the unique course…

Five Women in Leadership Positions at Yeshiva University Speak About Their Accomplishments, Challenges and Visions Dr. Selma Botman Dr. Karen Bacon Dean Melanie Leslie Dr. Danielle Wozniak Dr. Rona Novick Dr. Selma Botman Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs For Dr. Selma Botman, a ...

Golda Meir at Yeshiva University, November 1963. Yeshiva University Archives Israeli stateswoman Golda Meir’s first documented connection with Yeshiva University was in June 1948, only two weeks after the founding of the State of Israel, an event which the students of Yeshiva celebrated and ...

The school shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, happened 20 years ago, on April 20, 1999. YU faculty members note how, even two decades later, the event has not taught us the lessons we should have learned and can still attract young people, provoke fear and re-ignite trauma.…

Coffee for Passover: The Maxwell House Haggadah in the American Jewish Home, 1932 and Beyond Collection of Shulamith Z. Berger Make way for Mrs. Maisel! This year brings a new special edition of the Maxwell House Haggadah, one of the most popular Passover Haggadahs ever published in the United ...

Dr. Hanni Flaherty, clinical assistant professor in the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, has been recognized by the National Association of Social Workers—NYC Chapter as a Sapphire Leader for her exemplary service and contributions to the social work profession. She received her award at the 12th…

Matt Miller, Associate Professor of English at Stern College for Women, provided insights to his book Collage of Myself: Walt Whitman and the Making of “Leaves of Grass." Based on Miller's hands-on examination of Whitman’s original notebooks, the book stems from a breakthrough in dating sections of…

Office of the Provost and University Libraries present A Celebration of University Authors featuring Disparities and Challenges in Modern Society: A YU Ideas Faculty Symposium with Vera Békés, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology PTSD: Recovery and ...

Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, has announced the appointment of Adam Gerdts as vice president for institutional advancement. Adam is a veteran advancement professional with deep expertise in the world of higher education after an outstanding career at University of North Carolina…