English: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides visited the Hebrew University in Jerusalem today (March 15), his first visit to an Israeli academic institution. During the visit, Ambassador Nides met with senior University leaders – including the university’s president, Prof. Asher Cohen, its vice-president Yossi Gal and its rector, Prof. Barak Medina – as well as with prominent researchers and scientists. Ambassador Nides also met with university students and professors who take part in Embassy-sponsored programs and chatted with them about the importance of diversity and higher education.