Discussions about favoritism in universities continue. Recent appointments at Sivas Cumhuriyet University have once again brought this issue to the forefront.

The results of the lecturer recruitment exam published on September 10, 2025, revealed the influence of family ties. For instance, Buse Semerci Arıkan, the granddaughter of Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Şengönül, was appointed to the Dialysis Program.

Additionally, Gülcihan Çınar Kaya, a student of Prof. Dr. Yavuz Siliğ, was appointed to the Medical Services and Techniques Department of Yıldızeli MYO. This situation illustrates how widespread favoritism is in universities.

A similar situation occurred at Gemerek Vocational School. Haktan Dursun, who was a candidate for parliament from the AKP in 2023, was appointed to a special position. How does this align with the principle of equality in education?