The Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Maritime Faculty celebrated its graduation ceremony for the 2025-2026 academic year on June 29, 2026. Prof. Dr. Oral Erdoğan, President of the Türk Loydu Foundation, presented a Certificate of Achievement to Berna Bektaş, who graduated at the top of her class with a scholarship from the Foundation. Additionally, gifts were awarded to students from the Ship Engineering and Ship Machinery Engineering program who graduated with honors. Following the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Erdoğan met with Acting Rector Prof. Dr. Alparslan Serel to discuss enhancing collaborations between the Türk Loydu Foundation and the university. The meeting included various faculty members and officials, emphasizing future joint initiatives.