The “July 15: The Name of Victory is Türkiye” Panel, organized by the PAÜ Rectorate, was held at the PAÜ Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz Congress and Culture Center with the participation of Denizli Governor Ömer Faruk Coşkun, members of the provincial protocol, representatives of civil society organizations, and invited guests.

Rector Güngör: “As Pamukkale University, we are here to raise young people who are loyally devoted to their homeland, who wholeheartedly believe in their own culture, and who take science and national values as their guide.”

In his opening speech, Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör said: “Today, we have gathered here not only to commemorate a single day but to once again proclaim to the entire world how this noble nation defended its faith and homeland, and how it turned one of the darkest nights in its history into a bright morning. That night, we defended not only our country, but also our thousand-year-old civilization, our faith, our flag, our state, and our future. The bodies that stood before tanks, the hearts that walked upon bullets, were the will of this nation, kneaded with faith. Those bodies were the name of victory. Türkiye was the name of victory. As Pamukkale University, we are here to raise young people who are loyally devoted to their homeland, who wholeheartedly believe in their own culture, and who take science and national values as their guide. We carry the trust of this noble nation in our hearts and nurture it with knowledge, morality, and effort. With these feelings and thoughts, we respectfully commemorate all our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the homeland on the night of July 15, express our gratitude to our veterans, and sincerely express that we feel honored to be a member of this great nation. Yes! The name of victory is Türkiye, and we will continue to glorify this name forever. I extend my love and respect to all of you.”

Following the opening speech of Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör, the program continued with the screening of the video “The Nation’s Victory,” prepared by Pamukkale University.

In the continuation of the program, the panel moderated by Educator-Writer Halit Ortaköy addressed the historical and global dimensions of July 15 from multiple perspectives. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkan, a faculty member at the National Defense University and a member of the Board of Directors of the Türkiye Maarif Foundation, delivered his speech titled “July 15 and Global Civil Resistance,” while Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Ünal, a faculty member of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Pamukkale University, delivered his presentation titled “The Victory of Democracy: July 15, 2016.” Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Ünal, with his presentation titled “The Victory of Democracy: July 15, 2016,” shed light on the historical process by explaining the history of coups from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkan, in his presentation titled “July 15 and Global Civil Resistance,” addressed Türkiye's position as a rising power on the international stage, emphasizing that July 15 was an example of resistance that resonated not only nationally but also globally. In this context, he comprehensively evaluated the global dynamics and international reactions related to the process.

The July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day “The Name of Victory is Türkiye” Panel concluded with Denizli Governor Ömer Faruk Coşkun and Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör presenting certificates of appreciation to Educator-Writer Halit Ortaköy, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Ünal, and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkan for their contributions.

As part of the activities that will continue throughout the day, a photo exhibition themed “The Name of Victory is Türkiye” will be held at the PAÜ Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz Congress and Culture Center, charity events will take place at Müftü Ahmet Hulusi Efendi Mosque, a flag-bearing tribute flight will be conducted by the PAÜ Aviation Club in memory of the July 15 Martyrs, a commemorative march accompanied by the PAÜ Motorcycle Club will be held to the July 15 Martyrs' Monument located within the PAÜ Kınıklı Main Campus, carnations will be presented, and finally, there will be a recitation of the Holy Qur'an.