Hebrew University in Jerusalem will rename its Mt. Scopus campus after John Paulson, following a record-breaking $250 million donation from the hedge fund manager. The substantial gift will be allocated to bolstering the university’s department of engineering and significantly expanding its biomedical research capabilities. Paulson, a prominent financier, praised Hebrew University for its longstanding commitment to providing high-quality higher education to numerous generations of students. This donation represents one of the largest philanthropic contributions ever received by an Israeli institution of higher learning. The renaming of the Mt. Scopus campus acknowledges Paulson’s generosity and investment in the university’s future. University officials anticipate the funds will foster innovation and attract leading researchers to Jerusalem. This investment underscores the importance of supporting both engineering advancements and critical medical breakthroughs.