Prof. Nükhet A. Sandal (IR ’04) has been appointed Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). Her appointment will take effect on July 1, 2026, following approval by the CUNY Board of Trustees. Prof. Sandal earned her BA in International[Read More…]
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International Conference on Legal Aspects of Migration Management
The International Conference on Legal Aspects of Migration Management, organized by the Faculty of Law and the Jean Monnet Chair in Legal Aspects of Migration Management in the EU and in Türkiye, took place at Mithat Çoruh Auditorium on March 6–7. The program featured a keynote address by Prof. Dr. James Hathaway and thematic[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY EHSAN SHAREEF (CTIS/II) Name: Ngwa Bidinga Kapapi Department: Computer Engineering University: Case Western Reserve University Country of Origin: USA What were your first impressions about Türkiye?The first thing that hit me wasn’t the language or the food, it was the style. Everyone looked effortlessly put together, men in long[Read More…]
Our Profound Loss
We are deeply saddened to announce that Dr. Talat Şenocak, one of the most beloved members of the Department of Economics and an alumnus (MATH BS ’06, ECON MA ’09, PhD ’25), passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. We wish to extend our condolences to the Şenocak family, his[Read More…]
Bilkent Pays Tribute to Prof. Doğramacı
On Wednesday, February 25, Prof. İhsan Doğramacı, the founder of Bilkent University, was commemorated on the 16th anniversary of his passing. Early in the afternoon, a ceremony was held at the site of Prof. Doğramacı’s grave, outside the Doğramacızade Ali Paşa Mosque. Family members along with Bilkent University Board of Trustees Chair Gülsev Kale, Bilkent University Rector Kürşat Aydoğan, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Türkiye H.E. Rashad Mammadov, representatives of the[Read More…]
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By İrem Naz Duymuş (AMER/III) & Eda Emekoğlu (AMER/III) nazduymus@ug.bilkent.edu.tr eda.emekoglu@ug.bilkent.edu.tr Hygge Lately, I’ve been spending more time at home. Cold days, quiet evenings, soft lights, warm drinks. Instead of feeling guilty about it—as I used to—I decided to embrace it. Normally, I would imagine myself losing my mind during this uncertain and loose period before my Erasmus journey. Waiting, not[Read More…]
Bilkent American Football Team Group Stage Results in Unilig 1st League
Organized by the Türkiye University Sports Federation, the Unilig American Football 1st League competitions were held with the participation of 24 teams. Representing Bilkent University, the American Football Team finished second in its group, winning four out of five matches. Match Results: Bilkent University 23 – 8 Marmara University Bilkent University 71 – 0 Selçuk University Bilkent University 23 – 12 Afyon Kocatepe University [Read More…]
“Bu Gençlikte İŞ Var!”
The final day of TÜSİAD’s “Bu Gençlikte İŞ Var!” Entrepreneurship Camp Program was held on Friday, February 27, at Mithat Çoruh Auditorium, hosted by Bilkent University. As part of the 2026 cycle, which received over 700 applications and selected 15 startup teams, the camp brought together university students, entrepreneurs and business community representatives to encourage innovative thinking and strengthen entrepreneurial[Read More…]
Bilkent Jessup Team Advances to International Rounds in Washington, D.C.
The Faculty of Law team has achieved remarkable success by advancing to the international rounds of the 2026 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, one of the most prestigious Moot Court Competitions organized by the International Law Students Association (ILSA). Competing against prestigious law schools across Türkiye, the Bilkent team advanced[Read More…]
Sporting Life
Name: Mert Örnek Department: ME How often do you exercise? Every day, sometimes twice a day. How has regular exercise affected your life? It’s helped me be more focused and better organized while balancing academic, sportive and everyday activities in my life. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport[Read More…]