Students News

Winners of JCU Elevator Pitch Competition Applauded by Guest Judges

Winners of JCU Elevator Pitch Competition Applauded by Guest Judges

On March 21, John Cabot University's (JCU) Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the final round of the Spring 2016 Elevator Pitch Competition (EPC). For the first time ever, three external guests were invited to judge the participants' one-minute pitches.

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

On March 17, students and faculty joined the International Relations Society to discuss the Syrian peace talks at the latest installment of "Pizza and Politics."

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Presented by JCU Theater Society

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Presented by JCU Theater Society

The John Cabot University Theater Society will perform the entirely student-directed production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap on March 22 and 23 at 7pm in the Aula Magna Regina.

Prospective Students and Alumni Gather at Wolfsonian-FIU in Miami

Prospective Students and Alumni Gather at Wolfsonian-FIU in Miami

On Saturday, March 5, John Cabot University alumni and prospective students gathered in Miami at the Wolfsonian-FIU (Florida International University).

Meet Professor Gina Siddu Pilia, Foreign Language Resource Center

Meet Professor Gina Siddu Pilia, Foreign Language Resource Center

Prof. Pilia, who teaches Italian at John Cabot University, talks about the importance of learning foreign languages.

Cindy A. Schipani Welcomed by JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship

Cindy A. Schipani Welcomed by JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship

On March 8, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Professor Silvia Pulino's MGT 498 Strategic Management class, welcomed Cindy A. Schipani for a lecture on the role of corporate governance in avoiding corporate crime.

“Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century” by Dr. Martin Svatos

“Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century” by Dr. Martin Svatos

On Monday, March 7th, the Guarini Institute together with the JCU Business Department had the pleasure of hosting a lecture on "Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century" with Dr. Martin Svatos.

Meet JCU Student and Entrepreneur Axel Keicher

Meet JCU Student and Entrepreneur Axel Keicher

24-year old Axel Keicher splits his time between studying Communications and helping manage his family's flower business.

JCU Professor Antonella Salvatore Publishes Book On Retailing

JCU Professor Antonella Salvatore Publishes Book On Retailing

JCU Professor Salvatore has just published her book Il Manuale del Retailing: strumenti e tecniche di gestione del business retail ("The Retail Manual: Tools and Techniques for Retail Management").

CEO of Melio Welcomed by Institute for Entrepreneurship

CEO of Melio Welcomed by Institute for Entrepreneurship

On March 3, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the BUS 305 Introduction to Entrepreneurship class, welcomed the CEO of Melio Giuseppe Flores d'Arcais.

Social Media Competition Hosted by JCU Business Club

Social Media Competition Hosted by JCU Business Club

On February 24, 2016, John Cabot University's Business Club, in collaboration with the Institute for Entrepreneurship, hosted JCU's first-ever social media competition.

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes IT Expert Andrea Latino

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes IT Expert Andrea Latino

Latino's field of expertise spans across public policy, management consulting, and tech journalism.

2015 Student Video Contest Award Ceremony Hosted by Italy Reads

2015 Student Video Contest Award Ceremony Hosted by Italy Reads

Each year, prizes are awarded to the classes that produce the best 3-minute videos inspired by a work of American literature selected as the focus of the annual program.

“The Next Rome” Contest Seeks Creative Solutions to the City’s Problems

“The Next Rome” Contest Seeks Creative Solutions to the City’s Problems

The contest, called Premio Creativo “Soluzioni per la Prossima Roma” (Creative Prize: “Solutions for the Next Rome”), is open to anyone under the age of 35 and aims to reward innovative ideas that tackle the city’s problems with a pragmatic yet creative spirit.

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.

IFE Welcomes Managing Director of uFirst Laura Mirabella

IFE Welcomes Managing Director of uFirst Laura Mirabella

Every semester the Institute invites 20+ entrepreneurs to the classroom to share their experience in real time. On February 16, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the BUS/CMS 360 Social Networks and Media Management class taught by Professor Daniele Pica, welcomed Laura Mirabella.

JCU Welcomes Democracy Prep Endurance High School Freshmen

JCU Welcomes Democracy Prep Endurance High School Freshmen

John Cabot University wishes the students at Democracy Prep all the best for their high school career and hopes to welcome them back to Rome in the future.

MUN Society Hosts Sixth Annual Conference for High School Delegates

MUN Society Hosts Sixth Annual Conference for High School Delegates

75 students, each representing an assigned state, came from schools all across Rome and the surrounding areas.

La Ronda della Solidarietà: A Weekly Meeting With the Less Fortunate

La Ronda della Solidarietà: A Weekly Meeting With the Less Fortunate

Every Tuesday and Thursday students from John Cabot University volunteer with the Community Service Program at La Ronda della Solidarietà, an organization that provides food for homeless people at Piazza Mastai, in the heart of Trastevere.

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

"Pizza and Politics" is a monthly series organized by Professor Michael Driessen, that aims to bring students and professors together for enlightened conversation about pressing, contemporary, global political events.