ISRAEL INNOVATION PROJECT

On May 28, 2026, Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg, distinguished Israeli economist, Emeritus in the School of Economics at Tel Aviv University, a former Member of the Knesset, and former head of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), gave a talk on how recent hostilities and historic events shaped the economic and societal challenges currently facing Israel, as well as broader regional strategic dynamics. To watch the recording of the talk, click on the title.

The 10th Annual Transboundary Water Symposium, co-hosted with the Center for Water Research, took place on May 6, 2026. We heard from Dean Bryan Brayboy, Dr. Elie Rekhess, Dr. Ismail Fahmy M. Shaiye, and Dr. Aaron Salzberg. The discussion and presentations by Prof. Grace Oluwasanya, Prof. Noam Weisbrod, and Prof. Akintomide Afolayan Akinsanola sparked thoughtful discussions on global water challenges and collaboration. To view pictures, click on the title.