The “Sanad Committee”—tasked with approving student graduation at
Stardom American University—held its fourth meeting of 2026
at the university’s Istanbul office. The meeting was chaired by
University President Dr. Jaafar Farah,
and attended by members of the Council of Deans and representatives from the Deanship of Admission and Registration.
During the meeting, the committee reviewed the academic and research records of
14 candidates for graduation from Master’s and Doctoral programs,
verifying that all approved academic criteria were met, including:
✔️ Reviewing reports from thesis defense committees
✔️ Confirming the publication of peer-reviewed research in the university journal
✔️ Completing clearance requirements
📌 Committee Results and Decisions
🎓 Master’s Degree
Graduation was approved for 10 students across the following specializations:
• Media
• Education
• Information Technology
• Business Administration
🎓 Doctoral Degree
Graduation was approved for 4 students in the Business Administration specialization.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the committee commended the efforts made by the faculties and the Deanship of Admission and Registration
in auditing student files, reaffirming Stardom American University’s commitment to the highest standards of academic quality
in awarding degrees.
📅 This meeting is part of a series of periodic meetings held by the committee to approve graduates;
scheduled dates for upcoming committee sessions include:
• Spring Session – June
• Summer Session – September
• Winter Session – January (annually)
We wish all graduates continued success and excellence in their academic and professional endeavors.

