Commencement News

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2023

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2023

On May 15, 2023, John Cabot University celebrated the Class of 2023 at the Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome. 12 students received their Master of Arts in Art History, 184 received their Bachelor of Arts. degrees, and 4 received their Associate of Arts degrees.

Meet Class of 2023 Valedictorian Irene Palermo

Meet Class of 2023 Valedictorian Irene Palermo

John Cabot University’s Dean of Academic Affairs Stefano Arnone is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2023, Irene Palermo. Irene has earned a B.A. in English Literature summa cum laude, with minors in Communications and Creative Writing.

JCU Announces Commencement Speaker, David P. Haney, and Honorary Degree Recipient, Luise Drüke

JCU Announces Commencement Speaker, David P. Haney, and Honorary Degree Recipient, Luise Drüke

John Cabot University is honored to announce that the 2023 Commencement speaker will be Dr. David P. Haney, President of Hiram College in Ohio. The University will also welcome honorary degree recipient Dr. Luise Drüke, scholar and practitioner in the field of international relations and human rights protection.

John Cabot University Sends Condolences to Family of Roberto Wirth, Great Friend of JCU

John Cabot University Sends Condolences to Family of Roberto Wirth, Great Friend of JCU

President Franco Pavoncello and the entire JCU Community send their deepest condolences to the family of Roberto Wirth, who recently passed away. Wirth was President of the renowned Hotel Hassler in Rome, the only known deaf person in the world to head a world-famous five-star hotel.

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2022

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2022

On May 16, 2022, John Cabot University celebrated the Class of 2022 at the Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome. 188 students received their B.A. degrees, and 17 students received their M.A. in Art History.

Meet Class of 2022 Valedictorian Giulia Leo

Meet Class of 2022 Valedictorian Giulia Leo

John Cabot University’s Dean of Academic Affairs Carlos Dews is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2022, Giulia Leo. She has earned a B.A. in Communications, summa cum laude, with a minor in Creative Writing.

John Cabot University Celebrates the Classes of 2020 and 2021

John Cabot University Celebrates the Classes of 2020 and 2021

On May 17, John Cabot University honored the Classes of 2020 and 2021 in a hybrid Commencement event, which took place in full compliance with the anti-COVID-19 safety protocols established by the Italian government. 

Meet Class of 2021 Valedictorian Giacomo Di Capua

Meet Class of 2021 Valedictorian Giacomo Di Capua

John Cabot University’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2021, Giacomo Di Capua.

JCU to Welcome Diplomat Staffan de Mistura as 2021 Commencement Speaker

JCU to Welcome Diplomat Staffan de Mistura as 2021 Commencement Speaker

President Franco Pavoncello is pleased and honored to announce that John Cabot University’s 2021 Commencement speaker will be diplomat  Staffan de Mistura.

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2020

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2020

Congratulations to John Cabot University's Class of 2020! Watch the video messages of JCU President Franco Pavoncello and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Sal Salibello congratulating the graduates.

John Cabot University to Postpone Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony

John Cabot University to Postpone Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony

John Cabot University has decided to postpone the 2020 Commencement Ceremony and related events, originally scheduled for May 15 through 18, to a later date, amid safety concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2019!

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2019!

John Cabot University celebrated the Class of 2019 at the 47th Commencement ceremony on May 20, held at Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome. 208 students received their B.A. degrees and 7 students received their M.A., the first graduating class of JCU’s Master of Arts in Art History.

Meet Class of 2019 Valedictorian Tamara Volozhanina

Meet Class of 2019 Valedictorian Tamara Volozhanina

John Cabot University’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2019, Tamara Volozhanina.

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2018!

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2018!

John Cabot University celebrated its 46th Commencement ceremony on May 14, 2018, at Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome. 180 students representing 31 countries received their degrees.

Meet the Class of 2018 Valedictorian Flavio Garinei

Meet the Class of 2018 Valedictorian Flavio Garinei

John Cabot University’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2018, Flavio Garinei.

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2017!

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2017!

At the 45th Commencement ceremony on May 15, 2017, John Cabot University celebrated the largest graduating class in its history, the Class of 2017.

Meet Class of 2017 Valedictorian Marialaura Grandolfo

Meet Class of 2017 Valedictorian Marialaura Grandolfo

John Cabot University’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2017, Marialaura Grandolfo.

Commencement 2017: Special Guests Simonetta Di Pippo and Milena Gabanelli

Commencement 2017: Special Guests Simonetta Di Pippo and Milena Gabanelli

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the special guests for the 2017 Commencement Ceremony, astrophysicist Simonetta Di Pippo and journalist Milena Gabanelli.

President Pavoncello Gives Commencement Address at St. Stephen’s High School

President Pavoncello Gives Commencement Address at St. Stephen’s High School

“It is a great honor for me to address you as you graduate from this outstanding high school of international reputation,” said Dr. Pavoncello, whose mandate as JCU President was recently renewed for the next three years, until June of 2019.

Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage Dario Franceschini to be Commencement Speaker 2016

Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage Dario Franceschini to be Commencement Speaker 2016

It is a great privilege for John Cabot University to welcome Hon. Dario Franceschini, Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, as this year's Commencement Speaker.