Major Haliç University Alumni Gathering Held in Istanbul

Haliç University (Haliç Üniversitesi), considered one of the leading higher education institutions in Turkey, hosted the special 'Alumni Meeting' event on June 14, 2026. The ceremony, organized by the Career Center and Alumni Relations Management, gathered graduates from the university's founding to the present in the warm atmosphere of the campus [1].

Haliç Chain; A Symbol of Generational Solidarity One of the prominent and symbolic parts of the ceremony was the implementation of the 'Haliç Chain' project. In this creative activity, each participant was given pieces shaped like chain links to write their names on. By connecting these pieces, a large chain was formed, symbolizing the unbreakable bond between different generations of graduates and their sense of belonging to the large Haliç University family [1]. This initiative was designed to demonstrate the university's continuous presence in the professional and personal lives of former students.

Emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Future Skills During the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Öykü İyigün, Vice Rector of the university, spoke about the deep-rooted position of the university, which was founded in 1998. She emphasized that Haliç University is now among the oldest foundation universities in Turkey and is constantly striving to keep pace with technological changes [2].

İyigün noted in her speech that the university's current priorities are focused on areas such as 'Artificial Intelligence', 'Entrepreneurship', and 'Training Specialized Human Resources'. She identified the alumni as the university's most important stakeholders and stressed the need to maintain continuous communication between the academic environment and the business world [1].

Sharing Experiences in the 'Open Microphone' Session Another part of the event was dedicated to the 'Open Microphone' session, where alumni had the opportunity to share their student memories, career paths, and the impact of Haliç University on their professional successes with others [2]. These face-to-face conversations provided a suitable environment for networking between young and experienced professionals.

At the end of the ceremony, participants took part in a university tour to closely observe the changes, renovations, and new facilities of the Alibeyköy campus. Senior university officials, including Alim Uçar (Secretary General) and Esma Bendez (Deputy Secretary General), were also present at the ceremony to emphasize the importance of administrative support for alumni associations [1].