Friends and family gathered to celebrate the graduation of 133 doctoral students at a hybrid event. In his remarks, President Ron Robin noted that the University of Haifa is open and welcoming to all and is proudly leading the way in building a new middle class. Rector Gur Alroey said that the coronavirus crisis strengthened our faith in science, in research, in the rational approach, and in the human spirit with its ability to overcome any obstacle. The University of Haifa embraces its new graduates.