Student Life News

Fighting for Gender Equality: JCU Hosts Panel Discussion and Workshop

Fighting for Gender Equality: JCU Hosts Panel Discussion and Workshop

JCU’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) in collaboration with the Business Club and Student Government hosted a panel discussion and a follow up workshop about the gender gap.

“Getting Wavy With It” – a Talk by Professor Stefano Arnone

“Getting Wavy With It” – a Talk by Professor Stefano Arnone

Prof Talks gives professors a chance to present on their academic interests that fall outside the liberal arts undergraduate umbrella.

JCU STAND Donates to Jordanian Civil Rights Organization

JCU STAND Donates to Jordanian Civil Rights Organization

In December 2016, John Cabot University’s chapter of STAND (Students Taking Action Now, Darfur) donated € 400 to Nashama Alwatan, a Jordanian civil rights organization that Omar Abdel Latif, President of STAND, has been friends with for many years.

JCU Welcomes Spring 2017 Students

JCU Welcomes Spring 2017 Students

The John Cabot University community is pleased to welcome our new and returning degree-seeking and study abroad students to campus this spring.

MUN Society Represents JCU at Warsaw Model UN 2016

MUN Society Represents JCU at Warsaw Model UN 2016

On October 20-22, twelve delegates from John Cabot University’s MUN Society attended the Warsaw Model United Nations 2016 (WAWMUN 2016) conference, Eastern Europe’s biggest MUN, where the broad topic of European insecurity was discussed.

John Cabot University Hosts Election Results Party

John Cabot University Hosts Election Results Party

JCU Student Government organized an event to celebrate the United States’ elections on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. This was the last of several US election related events at the University including a voter registration initiative and a two-day absentee voting event, both in October.

Stanlake Samkange and Ryan Anderson Present the WFP at JCU

Stanlake Samkange and Ryan Anderson Present the WFP at JCU

The JCU Universities Fighting World Hunger Club (UFWH), with the support of the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, hosted an event featuring presentations by Ryan Anderson and Stanlake Samkange, from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

JCU Welcomes Aydın Adnan Sezgin, Ambassador of Turkey to Rome

JCU Welcomes Aydın Adnan Sezgin, Ambassador of Turkey to Rome

The International Relations Society was pleased to host Aydin Adnan Sezgin, the Turkish ambassador to Italy, to discuss the unsuccessful coup d'etat in Turkey, the Syrian Civil War, and the question of Kurds.

Welcome to the Fall 2016 Semester at JCU

Welcome to the Fall 2016 Semester at JCU

The John Cabot University community is pleased to welcome new and returning degree seeking and study abroad students to campus this fall.

Student Sara Pan Interns at Ferragamo

Student Sara Pan Interns at Ferragamo

Read the testimonial of Sara Pan, a Business Administration student who was hired as a Sales Assistant Intern at Salvatore Ferragamo.

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2016!

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2016!

John Cabot University celebrated its 144th Commencement ceremony on May 16, 2016 at the Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome. 146 students representing 26 countries throughout the world received Bachelor of Arts degrees.

JCU’s Grassroots Club Attends FAO Symposium

JCU’s Grassroots Club Attends FAO Symposium

The conference provided a platform for discussion between students and young experts regarding the challenges and solutions to issues such as agriculture and world hunger.

JCU Students to Take Part in 15th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Barcelona, Spain

JCU Students to Take Part in 15th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Barcelona, Spain

Students will have the opportunity to interact with the Nobel peace laureates and other students delegations from all over the world.

Student Brando Caruso Wins Gold in European Water Skiing Championship

Student Brando Caruso Wins Gold in European Water Skiing Championship

Caruso brought home Gold in the slalom event category last week in Spain.

Lady Gladiators Wins First Place in Roman Universities’ Championship

Lady Gladiators Wins First Place in Roman Universities’ Championship

On April 29, the JCU Lady Gladiators took home the Roman Universities League championship trophy in a 5-4 victory over Foro Italico.

Volunteer in an Italian National Park in May with JCU Grassroots

Volunteer in an Italian National Park in May with JCU Grassroots

Live and learn with us this summer in wild Abruzzo!

JCU Students Embark on Eating Italy Food Tour

JCU Students Embark on Eating Italy Food Tour

On Friday, March 13, a group of six hungry JCU students embarked on a delicious adventure organized by the Student Services Office: the Eating Italy Food Tour.

John Cabot University Participates in Chinese New Year Celebrations in Rome

John Cabot University Participates in Chinese New Year Celebrations in Rome

On Saturday, February 21 a John Cabot University delegation was invited to celebrate the Chinese New year in Rome at the Chinese Evangelical Church.

JCU Model United Nations Society Conference Tackles Cyber Security Issue

JCU Model United Nations Society Conference Tackles Cyber Security Issue

The club was pleased to welcome students coming from Liceo Blaise Pascal of Pomezia, St. George British International School of Rome, Liceo Innocenzo III of Rome –, as well as a delegation from Qatar Leadership Academy, led by an Alumna of the University, Professor Mia Elazizi.

International Relations Society Goes on Study Trip to The Hague

International Relations Society Goes on Study Trip to The Hague

The International Relations Society went on its first study trip to The Hague, Holland to visit the International Court of Justice, The Dutch Parliament and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.