Reichman University facts for kids
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Former name
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IDC Herzliya (private college; 1994–2021) |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 11 May 1994 |
| Founder | Uriel Reichman |
| President | Rafi Melnick |
| Students | 8,400 |
| Address |
Ha-Universita Street 8
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Herzliya, Israel
32°10′35.67″N 34°50′08.25″E / 32.1765750°N 34.8356250°E |
| THES World | 801–1000 |
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Reichman University is a special university in Israel. It's the only private university there. It's located in Herzliya, a city near Tel Aviv. The university started in 1994. Back then, it was called the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, or IDC Herzliya. In 2021, it changed its name to Reichman University.
This university doesn't get money directly from the government. In August 2021, it became the first private university in Israel.
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History of Reichman University
Reichman University was started in 1994 by a person named Uriel Reichman. It began as a private college called the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC Herzliya).
Campus Location and Past Use
The university campus is in the city of Herzliya, Israel. This city is about six miles north of Tel Aviv. The campus is built on what used to be a British Air Force base. This base was used by the first squadron of the Israeli air force for three months during Israel's War of Independence.
Early Developments and Changes
In 2009, a college fraternity called Alpha Epsilon Pi opened its first chapter in Israel at IDC. In 2012, there were some discussions about how the School of Sustainability was funded. Some people had concerns because major polluting companies were providing money.
In 2018, the college was allowed to offer special advanced courses for doctoral degrees. However, it was not yet allowed to call itself a "university." This changed in 2021, when it officially became Reichman University.
How Reichman University is Organized
The university has different schools, which are like departments for various subjects.
University Schools and Programs
Here are some of the schools at Reichman University:
- Adelson School of Entrepreneurship (for starting new businesses)
- Arison School of Business (for learning about business)
- Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology (for studying the mind)
- Dina Recanati School of Medicine (for medical studies)
- Efi Arazi School of Computer Science (for computers and technology)
- Harry Radzyner Law School (for studying law)
- Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy (for government and international relations)
- Raphael Recanati International School (for international students)
- Sammy Ofer School of Communications (for media and communication)
- School of Sustainability (for environmental studies)
- Tiomkin School of Economics (for studying how money and resources work)
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School of Communications building
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School of Law building
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School of Entrepreneurship building
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School of Law building
NoCamels Website
Reichman University supports an online website called NoCamels. This website is sponsored through the Sammy Ofer School of Communications. NoCamels shares stories about new ideas, technology, and science from Israel.
University Rankings
In 2022, a group called Times Higher Education ranked universities around the world. Reichman University was placed in the 801–1000th group. This shows its standing among many other universities globally.
Herzliya Conference
The Herzliya Conference is an important meeting where people give speeches about policies. This conference is hosted by Reichman University in Herzliya.
Notable People from Reichman University
Many interesting people are connected to Reichman University.
University Leaders
Some of the key people who lead the university include:
- Rafi Melnick, the current president
- Uriel Reichman, the person who founded the university
- Amnon Rubinstein, who leads the university's board
Well-Known Staff Members
Some professors and researchers at the university are:
- Aharon Barak, a law professor
- Alan Dershowitz, a well-known professor
- Boaz Ganor, a dean at the School of Government
Famous Alumni
Many students who graduated from Reichman University have become famous. Here are a few:
- Ashager Araro (born 1991), an activist from Ethiopia and Israel
- Gal Gadot (born 1985), a famous actress and model
- Sagi Muki (born 1992), an Olympic and world champion in judo
- Yair Netanyahu (born 1991), a podcaster
See also
- Education in Israel
