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The Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Alberto Piras from Brave Potions

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Alberto Piras from Brave Potions

On October 20, 2016, the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Professor Silvia Pulino's BUS 305 class welcomed Alberto Piras, co-founder of the startup Brave Potions.

Guarini Institute and International Relations Society Visit Budapest

Guarini Institute and International Relations Society Visit Budapest

On October 21-24, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the International Relations Society jointly organized a visit to Budapest during the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution. 24 JCU students participated, led by Prof. Federigo Argentieri.

JCU Students Receive Medals from the Italian Parliament and the Italy-USA Foundation

JCU Students Receive Medals from the Italian Parliament and the Italy-USA Foundation

On Thursday, 6 October 2016, three JCU students, Shelby Leigh Bradley, Gillian Rose McMurray and Emelia Trop were awarded medals of the Italian Parliament in the framework of the America Award by the Italy-USA Foundation.

JCU Presents “The Answer to the Hospitality Industry’s Needs,” with Antonio Calia

JCU Presents “The Answer to the Hospitality Industry’s Needs,” with Antonio Calia

On October 3, 2016 the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship invited Antonio Calia, CEO of Manet Mobile, to Professor Daniele Pica's Operations Management class (MGT 330).

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Presents “Startup Valuation,” a Lecture by Alessandro Angeletti

The Institute for Entrepreneurship Presents “Startup Valuation,” a Lecture by Alessandro Angeletti

On October 4th, 2016, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Alessandro Angeletti, Senior Investment Analyst for LVenture Group, to Professor Pulino's Finance (FIN 301) class to give a lecture on "Startup Valuation."

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.

JCU Marketing Club and Capstone Seminar Class to Assist Local Groups with Strategic Planning

JCU Marketing Club and Capstone Seminar Class to Assist Local Groups with Strategic Planning

Hanna Suni and Olga Plyaskina from the Professional Women's Association (PWA) presented two strategic opportunities to the seniors of the Strategic Marketing Management (MKT490) class and the John Cabot University Marketing Club.

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.

JCU to Launch Art History MA in Fall 2017

JCU to Launch Art History MA in Fall 2017

John Cabot University is delighted to announce the inauguration of its new Master of Arts in Art History in the Fall semester of 2017. The degree will be the first US-accredited MA in the history of art based entirely in Rome.

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.

Candlelight Vigil Held in Rome to Honor Beau Solomon

Candlelight Vigil Held in Rome to Honor Beau Solomon

President Franco Pavoncello and members of the John Cabot University community took part in a candlelight vigil and prayer service at the church of Santa Maria in Trastevere on the evening of July 7.

“Il Tempo” Interviews President Pavoncello

“Il Tempo” Interviews President Pavoncello

Rome-based Italian daily newspaper Il Tempo interviewed John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello in the aftermath of the death of visiting student Beau Solomon.

Safety Update in Rome: President Pavoncello Press Release

Safety Update in Rome: President Pavoncello Press Release

A statement by John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello appeared in several media outlets yesterday. The original statement was made in Italian and the translation that the English language press provided failed to capture the essence of President Pavoncello's words and misrepresented their spirit.

Official Update on Death of U.S. Visiting Student – Aggiornamento ufficiale sulla morte dello studente USA

Official Update on Death of U.S. Visiting Student – Aggiornamento ufficiale sulla morte dello studente USA

John Cabot University is greatly saddened by the death of Beau Solomon, a visiting student from Wisconsin Madison. Our hearts go out to his family and friends, and we are committed to assisting the family in any way possible.

Official Press Update On Missing U.S. Visiting Student – Aggiornamento ufficiale sullo studente USA scomparso

Official Press Update On Missing U.S. Visiting Student – Aggiornamento ufficiale sullo studente USA scomparso

John Cabot University is deeply saddened to announce that the body of Beau Solomon, the missing American visiting student, has been found in the Tiber River. We express our most heartfelt condolences to the Solomon family and to all those who loved Beau.

John Cabot University Official Press Statement About Missing U.S. Visiting Student – Comunicato ufficiale sullo studente USA che risulta scomparso

John Cabot University Official Press Statement About Missing U.S. Visiting Student – Comunicato ufficiale sullo studente USA che risulta scomparso

On Friday, July 1, 2016, John Cabot University, in Rome, Italy, reported to the Italian Authorities and the American Embassy that Beau Solomon, a visiting student from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was missing after arriving in Rome the day before.

A Conversation on the Craft of Writing: Susan Minot and Cynthia Zarin

A Conversation on the Craft of Writing: Susan Minot and Cynthia Zarin

On June 20, 2016, the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation hosted a conversation on the craft of writing, featuring John Cabot's 2016 Writer in Residence Susan Minot and poet and journalist Cynthia Zarin.

JCU Institute for Creative Writing Welcomes Novelist Susan Minot

JCU Institute for Creative Writing Welcomes Novelist Susan Minot

On June 15, 2016, the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation presented a reading by Susan Minot, 2016 Writer in Residence at John Cabot. Minot read from her latest work, Thirty Girls, a novel about a group of Ugandan young girls abducted by the guerrilla group and cult Lord's Resistance Army.

Italy Writes 2016 Announces Winners

Italy Writes 2016 Announces Winners

On June 16, JCU's Italy Writes, a nation-wide English language creative writing competition for high school students whose primary language of instruction is not English celebrated young talent.

Director Valerio Ciriaci Presents Screening of ‘If Only I Were That Warrior’

Director Valerio Ciriaci Presents Screening of ‘If Only I Were That Warrior’

On June 13, 2016, the JCU Media and Communications Speaker Series presented a screening of If Only I Were That Warrior, a 2015 feature documentary film on the 1935 Italian occupation of Ethiopia, directed by Valerio Ciriaci.