Alumni News
Artist Pelin Toğrul RC 01 Presented a Solo Exhibition: Doğa, Doku, Dokunuş (Nature, Texture, Touch)
Pelin Toğrul ‘s solo exhibition Doğa, Doku, Dokunuş (Nature, Texture, Touch) took place between February 28 to March 22, 2026 at ArtisArt Gallery. Built through the interplay of acrylic and
Bridging Voices Across Cultures: Canan Özgür RC 06 in Córdoba
Canan Özgür, an award-winning opera singer and Associate Professor at Ankara Music and Fine Arts University, will take part in an Erasmus+ teaching mobility in Spain, bringing Turkish vocal repertoire
A Reflective Debut: Ters Ayna by RC Alumna Burcu Arkut Acun RC 04
Burcu Arkut Acun debuted her first book, Ters Ayna (Reverse Mirror, Ayrıkotu Yayınları), a contemplative work that brings together her background in architecture and design with inner awareness and personal
Yasemin Sırali RC 97 Recognized For Her Sustainability Leadership by Fast Company
Fiba Group Sustainability Director Yasemin Sırali was recognized by Fast Company in March 2026 as one of the sustainability leaders creating a significant impact in Türkiye. This recognition follows an assessment of
Öncel Özgül RC 21, Fikri Şan Köktaş RC 21, Emre Kaplaner RC 21 Co-Found Patientdesk
Sharing the same dorm room for five years, three friends discovered their entrepreneurial spirit at RC and founded a marketing agency together. This unique bond of living and working together
Global Thought Leader Saniye Gülser Canıvar – Corat RC 74 Awarded the Galatasaray Prize
“RC is where I discovered the urge to become an agent of positive change.” Gülser Corat has led many careers in her life, trailblazing in the field of gender equality.
Hasan Burak Demir RC 16 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List
The serial enterpreneur has a generative AI company, Feraset In November 2025, Forbes Türkiye recognized Hasan Burak Demir as one of 30 high-achieving young leaders across various fields. Demir had
Tuğçe Yosmaoğlu Tatari RC 04 Named Legal Director at Abdi İbrahim Pharmaceuticals
This is Tatari’s first role on the client side. In May 2025, Tuğçe Yosmaoğlu Tatari joined Abdi İbrahim Pharmaceuticals, after spending the majority of her career in private practice. Tatri
New RC Alumni Association (RKMD) Board Meets RC Leadership at Bizim Tepe
On October 27, 2025, the newly elected Board of Directors of the Robert College Alumni Association (RKMD) came together with Head of School Whitman Shepard, the school’s senior leadership and Trustees
Emre Turanlı RC 97 Appointed as Global CMO for Shell Mobility & Convenience
Turanlı moved into his new role as of January 1, 2026 Emre Turanlı’s long career at Shell has reached a new stage with his appointment as Global CMO for Shell’s
Burak Cendek RC 00 Appointed Managing Director at Autotech Ventures
Cendek Highlights the Convergence of AI and the Physical Economy. After RC, Burak Cendek studied electrical engineering at Caltech where he gained exposure to robotics, and later earned an MBA
Taylan Özdemir Aydın RC 21 Secures Funding For Startup
Flyway Health Does AI- Based Data Analysis The seed of Flyway Health was planted when Aydın and his co-founder and college roommate Andre Biehl realized the magnitude of the data
Duygu Nahum RC 08 Appointed to Key Leadership Position at Kurtsan
Duygu is now the general manager responsible for commercial operations. As of October 2025, Duygu Nahum has stepped into the role of general manager responsible for commercial operations at Kurtsan.