Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University (FSMVU) proudly held its 11th graduation ceremony for associate and undergraduate degree students of the 2024 - 2025 academic year at the Halic Congress Center. The event was marked by enthusiasm and pride, bringing together university leadership, academic and administrative staff, students, and their families.

Among the attendees were FSMVU Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Simsek, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mevlut Uysal, Istanbul Deputy Governor Hasan Gozen, Bezmialem Vakif University Rector Prof. Dr. Adem Akcakaya, as well as distinguished guests and graduating students.

Delivering the valedictory speech on behalf of her peers, Seyma Gul Ili, the top graduate from the Faculty of Law, said:
 

"As members of the FSMVU family, we were not merely students, we were raised as representatives of a deep-rooted foundation tradition. Under the name of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Han, we grew with the traces of a civilization shaped by knowledge, wisdom, and service. This understanding not only gave us a profession but taught us the meaning of creating value and benefiting humanity."

Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Simsek addressed the graduates with a strong message on responsibility and growth:

"You have completed one of the most meaningful chapters of your life. But learning never ends. We are the representatives of the philosophy of ‘knowledge from the cradle to the grave.’ You are graduating not just from a university, but from a foundation tradition that dates back centuries one that values humanity and seeks truth."

He further emphasized FSMVU’s moral responsibility in global issues, referencing the graduation of three Palestinian students:

"We will not remain silent until this injustice ends and justice prevails."

Board of Trustees Chairman Mevlut Uysal highlighted the transformative power of education:

"If oppressed nations now look to us with hope, we must feel proud of what we have achieved. Yet, there is still a long road ahead. Education has played a major role in bringing us this far."

He concluded with a call to action for graduates:

"You are graduating from a university that carries the name of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, a leader who changed the course of history. You must carry that same spirit, and serve your country and humanity with that vision."

The ceremony concluded with the awarding of diplomas and special recognition for program valedictorians. The event ended on a high note as graduates tossed their caps along the scenic shores of the Golden Horn, celebrating their achievements with loved ones and FSMVU staff.