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Nothing Short of Transformative: International Affairs Student Martina Atanasova

Nothing Short of Transformative: International Affairs Student Martina Atanasova

Martina is originally from Bulgaria, but she grew up in Lebanon. She is now studying for her BA with a major in International Affairs and a minor in Legal Studies. She is co-founder of the Arab Student Association and is the Vice President of the Women’s Leadership Initiative.

It’s a Kind of (Movie) Magic: Meet Double Major Student Max Nokes

It’s a Kind of (Movie) Magic: Meet Double Major Student Max Nokes

Max grew up between Seattle, Washington and New Jersey and he’s pursuing a double major in Communications and History. He is the Film Appreciation Club Vice president, Student Government social media manager, and Communications department representative.

JCU Students Discover Milan’s Corporate Sustainability Scene

JCU Students Discover Milan’s Corporate Sustainability Scene

On October 25th, a group of students from John Cabot University traveled to Milan for an organized tour of two of the city’s most sustainable companies, Patagonia and Zambon.

Doors Open Wide: Meet History Major Jacob Madsen

Doors Open Wide: Meet History Major Jacob Madsen

Jacob Madsen is a History major and Art History minor at JCU. He is the Vice President of the History & Humanities Society, and part of the Performing Arts Company.

JCU Students Attend 2024 International Journalism Festival in Ferrara 

JCU Students Attend 2024 International Journalism Festival in Ferrara 

Four JCU students attended the 31st edition of the international journalism festival held in Ferrara, Italy.

Meet History Major Nicolette Balazs

Meet History Major Nicolette Balazs

Meet Nicolette Balazs, History and Communications student, Vice President of STAND, History and Humanities department representative, and assistant at the Athletics Office at JCU.

Home Away from Home: Meet International Business Student Leonardo Di Franco-Cascone

Home Away from Home: Meet International Business Student Leonardo Di Franco-Cascone

Raised between LA and Rome, Leonardo is an International Business major and a Marketing minor. Because of his passion for movies and the open discussions they offer, he is the President of the Film Appreciation Club.

Meet Classical Studies Student Helena Hollander 

Meet Classical Studies Student Helena Hollander 

Helena has come all the way from Oregon to pursue a BA in Classical Studies. She told us all about her experience as an American in Italy and why Classics are still important.

Three JCU Students Receive Medals from Italy-USA Foundation at Italian Chamber of Deputies

Three JCU Students Receive Medals from Italy-USA Foundation at Italian Chamber of Deputies

Three JCU students received medals of the Italian Parliament in the framework of the America Award by the Italy-USA Foundation on October 4, 2024.

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.

John Cabot University Welcomes Record Number of Students for Fall 2024

John Cabot University Welcomes Record Number of Students for Fall 2024

The John Cabot University community is pleased to welcome over 1000 new students to its urban campus in the historic center of Rome.

Meet Transfer Alumna Malkie Dyman

Meet Transfer Alumna Malkie Dyman

Malkie Dyman graduated from JCU in 2022 with a B.A. in Political Science, and a Minor in Humanistic Studies. She completed her Master’s in Fashion Management and Luxury Business at Rome Business School and spent a year studying at Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

JCU Delegates Participate in Prestigious Summer School on Markets and Governments

JCU Delegates Participate in Prestigious Summer School on Markets and Governments

From June 19 to 21, three JCU delegates had the privilege of attending the prestigious Summer School “Markets and Governments: A Theoretical Appraisal,” organized by the University of Rome Tor Vergata.

International Business Capstone Students Present Final Projects 

International Business Capstone Students Present Final Projects 

On April 29, Professor Maria Jell-Ojobor’s International Business capstone students presented their final projects to their families, friends, fellow students, and faculty in the Aula Magna Regina.  

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.

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.

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 Welcomes Amnesty International Representatives at Career Fair

JCU Welcomes Amnesty International Representatives at Career Fair

On April 12, JCU invited two Amnesty International representatives to the Spring Career Fair: Anna Guglielmi (Digital Fundraiser), and Donatella Guarnori (HR Manager).