Nur Yalman RC 50: An Eminent Scholar and Trustee Emeritus of Robert College

Nur Yalman RC 50: An Eminent Scholar and Trustee Emeritus of Robert College Prof. Dr. Nur Yalman RC

Cemal Alpan RC 87

Cemal Alpan passed away in March 2026 at the age of 57, following a courageous battle with pancreatic

Tunç Erem RC 58

Prof. Dr. Tunç Erem RC 58, a respected academic, university leader, and longtime contributor to higher education in

Boğaç Türkoğulları RC 97

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear classmate and friend, Boğaç Türkoğulları.

Hanzade Özerten Urul RC 98

Our dear friend Hanzade Özerten Urul RC 98 passed away. We are devastated to lose someone so radiant

Salim Erol Uluğ RC ENG 54

The Robert College community mourns the passing of Prof. Dr. Salim Erol Uluğ, who passed away peacefully at

Teoman Önol RC ENG 59

Teoman Önol passed away leaving behind a legacy of professional accomplishment, community leadership and enduring devotion to family.

Tunç Pekcan RC ENG 59

H. Tunç Pekcan RC ENG 59 passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at the age of 90.

Ferhan Bozoğlu Suda ACG 60

Robert College community mourns the loss of our dear alumna Ferhan, who passed away on January 3. Fondly

Ali Yalman RA 63

Ali Yalman RA 63 passed away, leaving behind a legacy of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and lifelong dedication to

Kemal Dülger RA 63

Kemal Dülger passed away unexpectedly May 31, 2025 and our hearts are truly broken. He was the quintessential

Henri Barki RA 68

Henri Barki RA 68, a distinguished alumnus of Robert Academy and an internationally respected scholar in the field

Erden Emanet RC 89

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Erden Emanet RC 89, who died on July 27,

Adnan Ilık RC 97

With deep sadness, we remember our dear friend, a proud graduate of the Class of 1997, who spent

Sümer Pek RC 53

Prof. Dr. Sümer Belbez Pek passed away in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on May 24, 2026. Born in Ankara,

Gökçe Bayındır RC YÜK 64

The Robert College community mourns the loss of our esteemed alumnus, Gökçe Bayındır, who passed away in July

Fatih Öğüt RC 81

The Robert College community is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. M. Fatih Öğüt, RC 81, on

Ferit Sabri Dağdelen RC 76

The Robert College community is deeply saddened by the passing of Ferit Sabri Dağdelen on 18 November 2025.

Tijen Okur İnce RC 81

The Robert College community is deeply saddened by the passing of Tijen Okur İnce, RC 81, on 27

Öner Akgerman RA 61, An RC Alumnus Devoted to Education, Trustee Emeritus of Robert College

Öner Akgerman balanced business leadership with civic duty and was beloved by family and friends as a true

Zeki Bağran RC 98

Zeki passed away suddenly on December 21, 2025, nine years after having survived a life-threatening cardiac incident. He

Ethem Ünal Akşit RC 88

by RC 88 Our dear friend Ethem Ünal Akşit passed away peacefully after a two-month illness. Ünal was

Hanzade Özerten Urul RC 98

Our dear friend Hanzade Özerten Urul RC 98 passed away. We are devastated to lose someone so radiant

Mary Partheniadou Yuvanidis ACG 63

Mary passed away on October 23, 2025 in Athens,  after a year of struggle with illness.  As a

Nüket Alevli Ersoy ACG 50

Nüket Alevli Ersoy, a member of the ACG Class of 1950, passed away in November 2025. Born as

Yıldız Geyer Belger ACG 63

Yıldız Geyer Belger passed away in October 2025. Some names highly befit the person carrying that name and

Güner Görgün Çilesiz ACG 50

Güner (Görgün) Çilesiz ACG 50 passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2026.  Following ACG, Güner studied

Engin Övet Çağlan RA 61

Our dearest classmate Engin Övet (the unforgettable Yeşilçam Celebrity Film Star Engin Çağlar) was sadly separated from his

Demir Karamancı RC 48

Demir Karamancı, one of Turkey’s most distinguished industrialists and the founder and honorary chairman of Karamancı Holding, passed

Ali Başak Karatay RC 61

We learned with sadness of the passing of Ali Başak Karatay on 24 November 2025. A distinguished logician,

Vilma Yüzbaşıyan Gürkan RC 74

We share with sadness the passing of Dr. Vilma Yüzbaşıyan Gürkan RC 74, who died in April 2025

Mete Meleksoy RC 84

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Mete Meleksoy RC ’84, who died unexpectedly on November

Erdoğan Esmerer RC 53

Erdoğan was a gentleman at heart; He radiated friendship, enjoyed life to the fullest and was always happy

Berna Yunusoğlu RC 74

Berna was the symbol of true friendship — a loving, caring soul who was always there when someone

Edib Kırdar RC ENG 55

Edib Emin Cemil Kırdar of Tempe, Arizona, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of

Güler Bozkurt ACG 71

Güler Bozkurt, 74, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Born and raised in Istanbul, she was a

Urcun Oğuz RA 61

September of 1953. Beginning of Robert College’s Preparatory Year. Our first meeting with Dear Urcun. Our classrooms, our

Cem Hakyemez RA 67

Having graduated from the ‘Orta’ school of the Talas American College in 1964, Cem joined Robert Academy the

Erden Emanet RC 89

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Erden Emanet RC ’89, who died on July 27,