Student Life News

JCU Delegation Participates in Locarno Film Festival Artist Residency

JCU Delegation Participates in Locarno Film Festival Artist Residency

A delegation of students and alumni from John Cabot University traveled to Locarno to participate in the Locarno Film Festival, one of the world's most prestigious film festivals, renowned for showcasing auteur cinema.

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.

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.

Fall 2023 Community Service Site Leaders Share Their Gratitude

Fall 2023 Community Service Site Leaders Share Their Gratitude

The Office of Community Service is immensely grateful to these six young women/students who show such extensive commitment to the program, week after week, on top of their academic assignments and other roles they fulfill in the John Cabot community. 

JCU Students Perform Musical “The Wizard of Oz”

JCU Students Perform Musical “The Wizard of Oz”

JCU’s Performing Arts Company put on the classic American musical The Wizard of Oz on April 17, 18, and 19, 2023. For three nights the Aula Magna Regina was decorated with a yellow brick road and welcomed 60 guests for each performance.

Student Assunta Mareschi Participates in Enactus Training Event

Student Assunta Mareschi Participates in Enactus Training Event

Student Assunta Mareschi spoke on a panel at the Enactus training event on February 28th, where she discussed her experience in leadership.

The Challenges and Rewards of Acting: A Conversation with Students Viviane Ortega and Ella Southard

The Challenges and Rewards of Acting: A Conversation with Students Viviane Ortega and Ella Southard

Students Viviane Angélique Ortega and Ella Stillion Southard recently participated in An Evening with Shakespeare, a show organized by the Performing Arts Company, an initiative by the JCU Student Services team.

JCU Volunteers Partner with Vo.Re.Co. Center to Serve Local Community

JCU Volunteers Partner with Vo.Re.Co. Center to Serve Local Community

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, JCU student volunteers serve meals and distribute food to local communities at the Vo.Re.Co. center in Rome.

Religious Freedom Today: Student Addison Hollomon

Religious Freedom Today: Student Addison Hollomon

Addison Hollomon was born in Seattle, Washington and is a senior majoring in International Affairs. Her article Iraq’s Future Depends on Achieving Religious Freedom in Mosul Today was published with the Religious Freedom Institute.

John Cabot University Holds Annual Student Life Celebration

John Cabot University Holds Annual Student Life Celebration

On April 21, John Cabot University held its annual Student Life Celebration after a two-year in-presence hiatus.

Commitment to Student Success: Director of Student Services Maria del Pilar Murguia

Commitment to Student Success: Director of Student Services Maria del Pilar Murguia

Director of Student Services Maria del Pilar Murguia graduated from JCU in 2003 with a B.A. in Business Administration and two minors in Economics and Computer Science.

JCU Introduces American Sign Language Seminars

JCU Introduces American Sign Language Seminars

During the Fall 2021 semester, JCU students had the opportunity to attend weekly American Sign Language (ASL) seminars.

JCU’s Asian Culture Club Welcomes Gualtiero Cannarsi for a Talk on Japanese Animation

JCU’s Asian Culture Club Welcomes Gualtiero Cannarsi for a Talk on Japanese Animation

John Cabot University’s Asian Culture Club welcomed localizer and voice director Gualtiero Cannarsi, for a talk on “The Origins of Japanese Animation's Originality,” on March 26, 2021.

A Hand to the Needy: JCU’s STAND Volunteers at Casa Del Papà

A Hand to the Needy: JCU’s STAND Volunteers at Casa Del Papà

On February 28, 2020, members of John Cabot University’s chapter of STAND, and other Community Service volunteers, dedicated their time to building furniture for the Casa Del Papà, a structure that hosts fathers whose children are hospitalized at the Bambino Gesù Hospital, in Rome.

“Corti a Roma”: Student Sandro Turchioe Organizes Short Film Festival

“Corti a Roma”: Student Sandro Turchioe Organizes Short Film Festival

JCU student Sandro Turchioe (Class of 2020) is organizing a short film festival in Rome on March 20 at Apollo 11 theater.

Towards a Greener Future: JCU Takes Part in Ostia and Trastevere Cleanup

Towards a Greener Future: JCU Takes Part in Ostia and Trastevere Cleanup

The Office of Community Service and Grassroots Club organized three cleanups in Trastevere and one in Ostia as part of larger environmental initiative.

Understanding Individual Wellbeing: JCU Welcomes Italian Red Cross

Understanding Individual Wellbeing: JCU Welcomes Italian Red Cross

JCU welcomed three representatives of the Italian Red Cross who presented an analysis of individual wellbeing through two different scientific models.

JCU Welcomes Largest Undergraduate Class in University History

JCU Welcomes Largest Undergraduate Class in University History

The John Cabot University community is pleased to announce that the Fall 2019 entering cohort is the largest student group ever welcomed to this inclusive, welcoming, student-centered university.

“Poverty is Sexist:” JCU Welcomes Youth Ambassadors of the ONE Campaign

“Poverty is Sexist:” JCU Welcomes Youth Ambassadors of the ONE Campaign

On Monday June 3rd, the Office of Community Service, Religious Life and Multiculturalism invited JCU students Marta Moretti, Francesca Dalmazzo and JCU Alumna, Fabiana Fuschi, to present “Poverty is Sexist” as Youth Ambassadors of the ONE Campaign.

John Cabot University Celebrates 2019 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University Celebrates 2019 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University students, faculty, and staff gathered on the Secchia Terrace for the annual Student Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.