Some gifts support a single project. Others shape the future of an institution.
Through one of the most significant philanthropic commitments in Robert College’s recent history, Hüseyin Tığlı RA 71 is helping shape nearly every aspect of school life. His comprehensive support package includes the Solar Farm Project; the creation of an innovation center in the renewed Feyyaz Berker Hall; the founding of the RC Community Entrepreneurs Bond (RCCEB); the newly established Hüseyin Tığlı Award, recognizing students who exemplify Robert College’s Core Values; expanded scholarship support; and initiatives that strengthen alumni engagement.
The breadth of this commitment reflects a relationship with Robert College that has come full circle. Born in Eğirdir, Isparta, Hüseyin Tığlı earned a full scholarship to Robert Academy after placing second in the entrance examination. The opportunity transformed his life, opening the door to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a distinguished international career as a business leader, entrepreneur, investor, and mentor.
For many years, Robert College remained a cherished memory rather than an active part of his life. That changed when he returned to campus and rediscovered the institution through conversations with students, faculty, and school leadership. What began as a reunion soon became a renewed commitment to helping future generations benefit from the same life-changing opportunities he had once received.
is contribution extends well beyond philanthropy. He hosted Robert College’s first alumni gathering in San Diego, helping reconnect graduates on the U.S. West Coast, and played an instrumental role in conversations that inspired the creation of the Robert College Community Entrepreneurs Bond (RCCEB). Whether through leadership, mentorship, or generosity, he continues to strengthen the Robert College community.
There is a fitting symmetry to his story. A scholarship once changed the course of one student’s life. Today, his extraordinary commitment is creating opportunities for countless others, ensuring that future generations of Robert College students can begin journeys of their own.
