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Embracing New Opportunities: Student Francesco Albano

Embracing New Opportunities: Student Francesco Albano

Originally from Rome, Francesco Albano is a senior pursuing a double degree in International Business and International Affairs.

Learn Outside the Classroom: Student Lucas Whitaker

Learn Outside the Classroom: Student Lucas Whitaker

Born in California and raised in Vermont, student Lucas Whitaker is pursuing a B.A. in International Affairs with a minor in Gender Studies.

New Perspectives: Student Maiya Decena-Chinn

New Perspectives: Student Maiya Decena-Chinn

Hailing from Washington State, student Maiya Decena-Chinn is a senior pursuing a B.A. in Psychological Science at JCU. Maiya is the President of the JCU Asian Culture Club and sits on the Black & African Student Association’s board.

Embracing Change: Study Abroad Student Noah Spergel

Embracing Change: Study Abroad Student Noah Spergel

Noah Spergel is a rising senior at the University of Delaware. Noah studied abroad at JCU in the Spring 2023 semester, and he decided to return for an additional semester in Fall 2023.

Creating a New Home: Communications Student Kyra Leigh Hymons

Creating a New Home: Communications Student Kyra Leigh Hymons

Born in Virginia and raised in Maryland, student Kyra Leigh Hymons is a senior at JCU. Kyra Leigh is majoring in Communications with a minor in International Affairs.

Meet Study Abroad Student Madeleine Mullins

Meet Study Abroad Student Madeleine Mullins

Madeleine Mullins is from Seattle, Washington and attends Washington State University where she is majoring in Broadcast News and minoring in Political Science. She studied abroad at JCU for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Meet Student Anna Buhmann, President of JCU’s STAND Club

Meet Student Anna Buhmann, President of JCU’s STAND Club

Anna Buhmann is a graduating senior majoring in International Business with a minor in Psychology. Anna is the President of JCU’s STAND club, an Orientation Leader, and Associate Business and Financial Consultant at JERO International Consulting.

Confronting Adversity Head On: Queer Alliance President Temashengu Litchfield-Tshabalala

Confronting Adversity Head On: Queer Alliance President Temashengu Litchfield-Tshabalala

Meet JCU student Temashengu Litchfield-Tshabalala, a Student Ambassador and President of the Queer Alliance.

Stimulating Change: Student Manuela Barroso

Stimulating Change: Student Manuela Barroso

Meet Manuela Barroso, a JCU student majoring in International Affairs and International Business. Manuela is a Resident Assistant at JCU and a member of Model United Nations.

The Dynamics of International Politics: Student Betselot Dejene

The Dynamics of International Politics: Student Betselot Dejene

Betselot Dejene was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. When she was 16, she moved to the U.S. to attend boarding school. After graduating high school, Betselot moved to Italy to attend JCU. She is currently pursuing a B.A. in International Affairs with a minor in Legal Studies.

Four Siblings at JCU: Meet the Di Maggios

Four Siblings at JCU: Meet the Di Maggios

Born and raised in a small town in Puglia to a British mother and Italian father, the Di Maggio siblings, Domizia, Giordano, Jonathan, and Tiberia, all attended JCU.

Finance the Future: International Business Student Lynch Ainsley Gonzales Sariola

Finance the Future: International Business Student Lynch Ainsley Gonzales Sariola

Lynch Ainsley Gonzales Sariola is currently pursuing a B.A. in International Business with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is Vice President of the Business Society, Chief of Staff of Student Government, and a member of the Asian Culture Club.

Meet Study Abroad Student Benjamin Klein

Meet Study Abroad Student Benjamin Klein

Benjamin Klein is a freshman from Nashua, New Hampshire, majoring in Business Administration at the University of Delaware. Benjamin studied abroad at John Cabot University in Fall 2022.

Taking Independence to a New Level: Study Abroad Student Abbey Buetow

Taking Independence to a New Level: Study Abroad Student Abbey Buetow

Abbey Buetow is a freshman from Northeastern University, who is majoring in International Affairs and International Business, with a concentration in Global Business and Strategy. Abbey studied abroad at JCU in Fall 2022.

Meet Political Science Student Elizabeth Santina Paresi

Meet Political Science Student Elizabeth Santina Paresi

Elizabeth Santina Paresi was raised in Seattle and now lives in Portland. Santina is pursuing a B.A. in Political Science with minors in Communications and Creative Writing. She is part of JCU’s Student Government and is also a Student Ambassador.

Meet Transfer Student Kathryn Williams

Meet Transfer Student Kathryn Williams

Kathryn Williams is a senior majoring in Communications. In Fall 2022, Kathryn interned at the JCU Web Communications Office.

Futurist Food: Meet M.A. Student Lea Ramaswamy

Futurist Food: Meet M.A. Student Lea Ramaswamy

Hailing from Pune, India, Lea Ramaswamy is currently pursuing an M.A. in Art History at JCU after graduating from the University with a B.A. in Art History in 2021.

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.

Meet Student and Actress Flavia Del Prete

Meet Student and Actress Flavia Del Prete

Flavia Del Prete is a Marketing major and Business Administration minor from Rome. Flavia recently starred in Prime Video’s new original series, Prisma (2022), directed by Ludovico Bessegato.

Giving Back to the Community: Meet Student Carlos Santander

Giving Back to the Community: Meet Student Carlos Santander

Originally from Chile, student Carlos Santander is majoring in International Business. He is the President of the Business Society and Vice President of JCU Student Government.