We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Commander-in-Chief of our War of Independence and founder of our Republic, with respect, gratitude, and remembrance on the 88th anniversary of his passing.

Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk led our nation’s struggle for independence with great determination and laid the foundations of the modern Republic of Türkiye through his visionary approach founded on reason, science, national sovereignty, and education.

As Ondokuz Mayıs University, whose name derives from May 19, 1919, the date symbolizing the beginning of the National Struggle, we are deeply conscious of the responsibility carried by this historic legacy. Guided by science, we regard it as our fundamental duty to educate generations who embrace both national and universal values, contribute to the development of our country, and help build our future on even stronger foundations.

On this meaningful day, we commemorate with mercy, gratitude, and profound respect Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, together with our cherished martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of our homeland and our veterans who have passed away.

We respectfully honor their enduring memory.

Prof. Dr. Fatma AYDIN
Rector