Prof. Dr. Kemal Orak will retire in September 2026 after 15 years as an academic at FOM Hochschule Munich. His colleagues, staff, and program managers organized a surprise farewell event for Orak. Orak, touched by this gesture of loyalty, stated that the moment would be an unforgettable memory for him.

Prof. Dr. Kemal Orak, who has imparted knowledge and experience to thousands of students, is completing a significant period of his academic career. Orak guided his students not only academically but also in their professional and personal development.

Prof. Dr. Kemal Orak emphasized that his retirement is not a farewell but a new beginning. Stating that he will not completely leave his teaching career, Orak said, "This is not a farewell to my teaching career for me, but a new beginning. I still experience the joy of sharing knowledge and guiding young people with the same excitement as on the first day."

Prof. Dr. Kemal Orak to Continue Teaching at FOM Hochschule

Prof. Dr. Orak announced that he would continue to teach one day a week at FOM Hochschule Munich after his retirement. He stated that he would continue to pass on his experiences to new generations, expressing that he would not sever his ties with his students.

Prof. Dr. Kemal Orak reflected on his past 15 years with gratitude. He thanked his students, fellow academics, university staff, and all his companions on this journey. Orak said, "We achieved a lot together. We learned from each other and created unforgettable memories. I look back at the past with gratitude and prepare for the future with the same excitement and hope." He concluded his words by saying, "I sincerely thank everyone for these 15 wonderful years."

Prof. Dr. Kemal Orak, who has earned appreciation for his academic achievements and support for his students, remaining in academic life after retirement was welcomed by the student and academic community.

Tevfik ŞENDÖL/MUNICH