Alumni News

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Hosts Startup Weekend Roma

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Hosts Startup Weekend Roma

This edition of Startup Weekend Rome was organized by entrepreneurs Luigi Fidelio, Guido Giordano, Federico Ronca and Antonio Romano, in collaboration with Professor Silvia Pulino and Joanne Bergamin from JCU.

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Gillian McMurray

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Gillian McMurray

We catch up with JCU Alumna Gillian McMurray. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Gillian, Class of 2017, graduated with a major in Communications.

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Challis Popkey

Where Are They Now? Meet Alumna Challis Popkey

We catch up with JCU Alumna Challis Popkey. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Challis, Class of 2015, graduated with a major in Communications.

John Cabot University Hosts First Spring 2017 Career Fair

John Cabot University Hosts First Spring 2017 Career Fair

The Center for Career Services has achieved the partnership with 440 companies and organizations, in different industries. All these organizations offer internships and job opportunities to JCU students and alumni.

JCU Hosts Screening of “Verano”

JCU Hosts Screening of “Verano”

On January 25, 2017 the Department of Communications and the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation hosted a screening of “Verano”, a short movie directed by JCU alumnus Alessandro Ceschi and based on Professor Carlos Dews’s short story “Recoleta”.

Alumna Marianna Occhiuto Speaks at Women’s March

Alumna Marianna Occhiuto Speaks at Women’s March

On Saturday, January 21 JCU Alumna Marianna Occhiuto (Class of 2012) will participate as speaker in the Women's March in Rome.

John Cabot University Presents the Spring 2017 Career Fair #1

John Cabot University Presents the Spring 2017 Career Fair #1

Every semester John Cabot University’s Center for Career Services (CCS) hosts two Career Fairs. This semester 40 company representatives will come to interview interested students and graduates.

From Page to Screen: Professor Dews’s Story Adapted into Short Film

From Page to Screen: Professor Dews’s Story Adapted into Short Film

Carlos Dews is a member of John Cabot University’s faculty since 2008. He is Chair of the JCU Department of English Language and Literature and Director of the JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation.

Alumnus Cristian Tracci Accepted to Columbia University

Alumnus Cristian Tracci Accepted to Columbia University

Cristian Tracci just graduated from JCU and has been accepted to Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs.

John Cabot University Hosts Second Fall 2016 Career Fair

John Cabot University Hosts Second Fall 2016 Career Fair

On Friday, November 11, the Center for Career Services welcomed students and alumni to the second Career Fair of the Fall semester (the first took place on September 16).

JCU Alumni Host Panel Discussion “Africa: The Last Frontier?”

JCU Alumni Host Panel Discussion “Africa: The Last Frontier?”

On November 10, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed alumni Kenneth Anye and Stefano Benedikter to the panel “Africa: The Last Frontier?”

JCU Hosts International Media Education Summit

JCU Hosts International Media Education Summit

On November 4-5, 2016 John Cabot University co-hosted the International Media Education Summit 2016, in collaboration with Bournemouth University and the Center for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP).

Alumni and Friends Reunion Weekend a Success

Alumni and Friends Reunion Weekend a Success

A weekend of events to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Investiture of Dr. Franco Pavoncello as President of John Cabot University.

JCU Alumna Alessandra Gargiulo Holds Lecture “We Care, We Share with Uyolo”

JCU Alumna Alessandra Gargiulo Holds Lecture “We Care, We Share with Uyolo”

Alessandra Gargiulo, class of 2013, graduated with a B.A. in International Affairs, and holds a M.A. in International Development from SciencesPo, Paris. She co-founded and is president of the Uyolo Fund, a non-profit startup venture.

JCU Welcomes Students to Fall 2016 Career Fair

JCU Welcomes Students to Fall 2016 Career Fair

On September 16, over 100 undergraduates and alumni had the chance to meet 40 representatives from 21 companies – Randstand, Rocco Forte Hotels and Marden Entertainment to name a few – offering internships and job positions.

Alumnus Renzo Agresta Represents Brazil at Rio 2016

Alumnus Renzo Agresta Represents Brazil at Rio 2016

John Cabot University alumnus Renzo Agresta (Class of 2008) represents Brazil in the category of Men's Sabre Individual Fencing at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Alumnus Giosuè Prezioso Helps Launch English Program at Rome Prison

Alumnus Giosuè Prezioso Helps Launch English Program at Rome Prison

An interview with Giosuè Prezioso, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from John Cabot University in 2015. After graduation, Giosuè was hired as an intern at the JCU Foreign Language Resource Center.

A Casabella Tradition: Four Alumni, One Family

A Casabella Tradition: Four Alumni, One Family

Milena Casabella is the third and most recent member of the Casabella family to graduate from John Cabot University. When asked “Why JCU?” Milena responded, “I chose John Cabot because both my brothers went to JCU and loved the experience.”

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Published in “Il Sole 24 Ore” Blog

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Published in “Il Sole 24 Ore” Blog

Leonardo is the youngest policy adviser at the European Political Strategy Centre.

JCU Alumna and Environmental Activist Zornitza Hadjitodorova Returns from International Antarctic Expedition

JCU Alumna and Environmental Activist Zornitza Hadjitodorova Returns from International Antarctic Expedition

Says Zornitza, "We must remember that, as Sir Robert Swan says, 'The greatest threat to our Planet is the belief that someone else will protect it'".