Graduation Ceremony at Kayı School of Applied Sciences; A New Step for Young Professionals

Magnificent Ceremony at July 15 Campus The graduation ceremony for the 2025-2026 academic year of the Kayı School of Applied Sciences, affiliated with Kayseri University (KAYÜ), was held at the Culture and Congress Center of the July 15 Campus. The ceremony was accompanied by an atmosphere full of joy and pride, with the extensive participation of professors, students, and their families [1]. The program began with the official entry of students into the hall, followed by a tribute to the flag and the national anthem, creating emotional moments for the attendees.

As one of the leading educational institutions in providing practical and skill-oriented education, the faculty sent a group of young specialists in key fields into the labor market this year. The strong presence of families, who came from various cities to witness their children's success, gave a special distinction to this ceremony [2].

Rector's Speech: From "Good" to "Better" Professor Dr. Kurtuluş Karamustafa, Rector of Kayseri University, congratulated the graduates in his speech and emphasized the deep-rooted nature of this faculty. He noted that the center initially began its activities as a vocational school of applied sciences and was upgraded to faculty status through infrastructure development [1].

Referring to the university's main motto, "Good, towards the better," the Rector addressed the youth: "We are here today to celebrate your success. You have studied in one of our most authentic and established academic units, which is constantly growing and striving for excellence." He also expressed gratitude to the professors and families for their unwavering support during the students' education [3].

Honoring Top Students and the Professional Oath One of the symbolic and traditional parts of the ceremony was the nailing of the commemorative plaque onto the graduation log. This year, the task was performed by the student ranked second in the faculty, who recorded the name of the class of 2026 in the faculty's history on behalf of all classmates [2]. Following this, all 150 graduates took a professional oath, pledging to use their knowledge and skills to serve society and uphold professional ethics.

The graduates were from various departments, including Human Resources Management, Accounting and Financial Management, and International Trade and Logistics. This diversity of fields demonstrates the Kayı School's focus on the real needs of the modern labor market and the training of a specialized workforce [1][3].

Importance of Applied Education in Today's World By focusing on the link between theory and practice, the Kayı School of Applied Sciences holds a special position in the region's higher education system. The graduates of this term have acquired not only academic knowledge but also the executive skills necessary to enter industries. At the end of the ceremony, students followed the long-standing tradition of tossing their graduation caps into the air to celebrate the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one in their lives [2]. This event once again showed that investing in applied education is the key to the career success of the younger generation in the future.