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JCU Welcomes World Bank Manager Vasco Molini

JCU Welcomes World Bank Manager Vasco Molini

On April 11, 2024, John Cabot University had the pleasure of welcoming Vasco Molini, Manager at the World Bank.

John Cabot University Announces 2024 Commencement Guests Marta Dassù and Francesca La Marca

John Cabot University Announces 2024 Commencement Guests Marta Dassù and Francesca La Marca

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that the 2024 Commencement speaker will be Marta Dassù, Senior Director of European Affairs at the Aspen Institute. The University will also welcome honorary degree recipient Francesca La Marca, a senator of the Italian Republic.

Volunteering Abroad: Meet Student Lily Serber

Volunteering Abroad: Meet Student Lily Serber

Lily Serber studied abroad at JCU in Spring 2023. While at JCU, Lily was active with the Italy Reads program, and volunteered as mentor to Italian high school students.

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference held at JCU on April 5-6

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference held at JCU on April 5-6

On April 5 and 6, John Cabot University hosted the international conference "Rome in the Renaissance: Global Projections on Religious Identities and Dissent."

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Invited to UN Summit in New York

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Invited to UN Summit in New York

Francesco Lapenta was recently invited to contribute to the first summit on the "Citizen Stack: Digital Public Infrastructure, Transformative Technology for Citizens" at the UN in New York.

JCU Announces Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition.

JCU Students Participate in International Journalism Festival in Perugia

JCU Students Participate in International Journalism Festival in Perugia

On April 18-21, six students from John Cabot University attended the 2024 International Journalism Festival in Perugia (IJF), Italy.

JCU Hosts Annual Student Life Celebration

JCU Hosts Annual Student Life Celebration

On April 16, John Cabot University held its annual Student Life Celebration & Awards Ceremony, recognizing students’ achievements.

Life-changing Experiences: Study Abroad Student Natalie Miller

Life-changing Experiences: Study Abroad Student Natalie Miller

Natalie Miller is a rising sophomore at the University of Southern California (USC) who spent her freshman year studying abroad at JCU.

Meet Study Abroad Student Emma Pierce

Meet Study Abroad Student Emma Pierce

Originally from Rifle, Colorado, Emma Pierce studied abroad at JCU in Spring 2024. She is currently a junior at American University (AU) in Washington, D.C.

JCU Hosts 2024 New York Gala

JCU Hosts 2024 New York Gala

John Cabot University hosted the New York Gala on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the University Club in New York City.

Meet Italian Studies Major Isabel Kaplan

Meet Italian Studies Major Isabel Kaplan

Originally from Seattle, Washington, student Isabel Kaplan is an Italian Studies major and a Psychology minor.

JCU Students Participate in Villa Pamphili Environmental Cleanup

JCU Students Participate in Villa Pamphili Environmental Cleanup

On Friday, April 12, the Office of Community Service organized an environmental cleanup at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome.

John Cabot University Celebrates 2024 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University Celebrates 2024 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University held its annual Student Awards Ceremony on the Secchia Terrace on April 18, 2024.

John Cabot University Hosts Admitted Students Day 2024

John Cabot University Hosts Admitted Students Day 2024

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the John Cabot University Admissions Office hosted the Admitted Students Day.

History Professor Fabrizio Conti Interviewed by Identity Style Magazine

History Professor Fabrizio Conti Interviewed by Identity Style Magazine

JCU History Professor Fabrizio Conti was recently interviewed by Identity Style, a Milan-based fashion and lifestyle magazine.

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Presents Report at UN Event

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Presents Report at UN Event

Francesco Lapenta, Director of the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, recently presented a report at a UN Event in Brussels.

JCU Alumna Donnatella Bove Parra on the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela  

JCU Alumna Donnatella Bove Parra on the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela  

On April 4, the Office of Community Service invited JCU Alumna Donnatella Bove Parra to speak about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

JCU Students and Junior Entrepreneurs Participate in Innovation Training Summit

JCU Students and Junior Entrepreneurs Participate in Innovation Training Summit

JCU students Robert Savu and Sara Grandi recently participated in the Innovation Training Summit, held at the Auditorium della Conciliazione in Rome on March 21 and 22, 2024.

JCU Welcomes Professor Jian Zhang for a Talk on Governing a Plateaued China

JCU Welcomes Professor Jian Zhang for a Talk on Governing a Plateaued China

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs welcomed Professor Jian Zhang for a lecture titled “Governing a Plateaued China: Exploring the Paradigm Shift of CCP State,” on March 7, 2024.