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Renowned Naturalist Jane Goodall Visits John Cabot University

Renowned Naturalist Jane Goodall Visits John Cabot University

On October 14, Jane Goodall and Boy Olmi were welcomed to John Cabot University for a private, first screening of Mr. Olmi's documentary Jane & Payne, about Dr. Goodall and Roger Payne.

John Cabot University Students Diedré Blake, Neal Huddon-Cossar, and Challis Popkey Honored at the Italian Parliament

John Cabot University Students Diedré Blake, Neal Huddon-Cossar, and Challis Popkey Honored at the Italian Parliament

John Cabot University is proud to announce that on October 9, students Diedré Blake, Neal Huddon-Cossar, and Challis Popkey were chosen by the Italy-USA Foundation to receive medals of the Italian Parliament.

JCU Interfaith Initiative Launches Meditation Garden

JCU Interfaith Initiative Launches Meditation Garden

On Tuesday, September 30, students and professors came together for 15 minutes of silence in John Cabot University's newly opened meditation garden.

Business Club Members Represent JCU at LUISS Enlabs’ Hi Talk

Business Club Members Represent JCU at LUISS Enlabs’ Hi Talk

Three students and members of John Cabot University's Business Clubs attended the Hi Talk hosted by start-up accelerator LUISS EnLabs.

Grassroots Club Participates in 5 Kilometer Run for Agricultural Biodiversity

Grassroots Club Participates in 5 Kilometer Run for Agricultural Biodiversity

On September 20th, the global research institute Bioversity International hosted a 5-kilometer run in order to raise awareness and funds for biodiversity.

JCU Welcomes Edmund White as Writer in Residence for Summer 2015

JCU Welcomes Edmund White as Writer in Residence for Summer 2015

John Cabot University is proud to announce Edmund White as the 2015 Writer in Residence at the 6th Annual Summer Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation, to be held from 25 May through 25 June 2015.

Fall 2014 ENLUS Hosts Half the Globe in One Classroom

Fall 2014 ENLUS Hosts Half the Globe in One Classroom

This Fall semester, the eight students in the ENLUS 2/2 class represent a large part of the globe in one room, with students from Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Associate Dean Pamela Harris Presents JCU Interfaith Initiative at Italian Senate

Associate Dean Pamela Harris Presents JCU Interfaith Initiative at Italian Senate

The conference, which sought to promote interreligious dialogue in a fractured world, embraced the JCU Interfaith Initiative in the program as a "pearl" of good practice.

From Boston to Rome: Study Abroad Student Monica Todros

From Boston to Rome: Study Abroad Student Monica Todros

Monica Todros is a study abroad student from Boston, Massachusetts. Read about her experience at JCU.

JCU Student Services Holds First Leadership Training Retreat for Club Officers

JCU Student Services Holds First Leadership Training Retreat for Club Officers

Over 30 club leaders attended the first Leadership Training Retreat on September 5 and 6.

JCU Student Jasmine Manari’s Short Film Selected for Cinewest Film Festival

JCU Student Jasmine Manari’s Short Film Selected for Cinewest Film Festival

Congratulations to JCU Communications Major Jasmine Manari, whose second short-film, My Big Mouth Vagina has been selected for screening at the Cinewest Film Festival in Sydney, Australia.

JCU Visits Alberese Archaeological Field School in Tuscany

JCU Visits Alberese Archaeological Field School in Tuscany

On Sunday August 3rd, JCU Staff, faculty and students visited excavations in progress, and explored the world of archaeology.

JCU Student Giosuè Prezioso Speaks at the Apulia Land Art Festival

JCU Student Giosuè Prezioso Speaks at the Apulia Land Art Festival

Congratulations to JCU Art History Major Giosuè Prezioso for speaking at the Apulia Land Art Festival Conference on August 29, 2014.

Fall 2014 ENLUS Welcomes Record Number of Students

Fall 2014 ENLUS Welcomes Record Number of Students

On August 29th ENLUS, John Cabot's English language learning program, welcomed new students registered for Fall 2014.

John Cabot University Opens New Digital Media Lab

John Cabot University Opens New Digital Media Lab

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the opening of the Digital Media Lab, coordinated by Professor Brian Thomson.

John Cabot University Welcomes the Largest Entering Class in History

John Cabot University Welcomes the Largest Entering Class in History

The nearly 200-member class of 2018 is one of the most diverse to date: students hail from 35 countries, 12 US States and all across Italy.

Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus Now Offered to JCU Students

Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus Now Offered to JCU Students

Starting in Summer 2014, Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. ) will be offered to all JCU students pursuing a degree at no extra cost.

JCU Graduates Emily Salm and Maryann Klucevsek Launch “Ubumm” Study Abroad App!

JCU Graduates Emily Salm and Maryann Klucevsek Launch “Ubumm” Study Abroad App!

The ubumm app is an easy-to-use tool that students can use to guide and enhance their study abroad experience.

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to report that JCU faculty development funds continue to support the professional development of an outstanding group of faculty.

IFE Congratulates the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance on Being Featured in Vanity Fair

IFE Congratulates the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance on Being Featured in Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair has published a piece on the Alliance in the August edition of the magazine, and on July 29 Harambe will be at the Vanity Fair reception hosted by the British Ambassador in Washington.