Ece Yenigün, who is studying at New York University (NYU), will serve as president of the Student Association of Global Affairs (SAGA) during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Yenigün will represent students at the Center for Global Affairs within NYU’s School of Professional Studies. In her new role, she plans to improve communication within the student community and support students who are newly joining the university.
She will organize events on global issues
As part of her SAGA presidency, Yenigün aims to organize events where global issues are discussed. She is also interested in international law, state sovereignty and human rights, and has taken part in various activities throughout her education.
She took part in the U.S. Army War College’s crisis program
Yenigün participated in the International Strategic Crisis Negotiations Exercise program organized by the U.S. Army War College. The exercise was based on a potential crisis scenario in the Arctic region, and she took part in international negotiations on security, energy and the environment.
While representing students in her role as president at NYU, Yenigün will continue her work in the field of international relations.