Özyeğin University and Fordham University Discussed the Oppornuty for ÖzU Students to Earn Two Separate Diplomas Simultaneously

Özyeğin University President Prof. Barış Tan met with representatives from Fordham University about reinforcing collaboration between the two institutions, particularly regarding the opportunity for our students to earn two separate diplomas simultaneously. Held on July 7 and 8, 2025, Fordham University was represented by a delegation from the Gabelli School of Business, led by Dean Prof. Lerzan Aksoy and included Greer Jason-DiBartolo (PhD), Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of Operations; Francis Petit (EdD), Associate Dean for Global Initiatives and Partnerships Francis Petit, and Lin Tong, Associate Professor of Finance and Academic Director of the MS Finance Joint Program.

Prof. Barış Tan was accompanied by Prof. Mahmut Bayazıt, Dean of the Faculty of Business; Nida Bektaş, Director of Institutional and Global Partnerships, and Asst. Prof. Levent Güntay, Academic Director of the Financial Engineering (FERM) Program, and our faculty members.