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Meet Class of 2023 Valedictorian Irene Palermo

Meet Class of 2023 Valedictorian Irene Palermo

John Cabot University’s Dean of Academic Affairs Stefano Arnone is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2023, Irene Palermo. Irene has earned a B.A. in English Literature summa cum laude, with minors in Communications and Creative Writing.

Student Assunta Mareschi Selected to Participate in Open Italy Innovation Boot Camp

Student Assunta Mareschi Selected to Participate in Open Italy Innovation Boot Camp

Graduating senior Assunta Mareschi was recently selected to participate in the Open Italy Innovation Boot Camp.

Student Delegation Participates in International Journalism Festival in Perugia

Student Delegation Participates in International Journalism Festival in Perugia

From April 21-23, a delegation of students from The Matthew, John Cabot University’s student-led newspaper, participated in the 17th edition of the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy.

JCU Students Organize “ChatXBT: The Lost Archives,” First AI-curated Art Exhibit in Rome

JCU Students Organize “ChatXBT: The Lost Archives,” First AI-curated Art Exhibit in Rome

A group of students from Professor Ilaria Gianni’s Spring 2023 course Curating Museums and Galleries, has organized “ChatXBT: The Lost Archives,” the first AI-curated art exhibit in Rome.

JCU Announces Spring 2023 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Spring 2023 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners and special mentions of the Spring 2023 Triggering Change Competition. The winning pitches were selected for their originality, creativity, and original content.

IFE Announces Spring 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Spring 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship recently hosted the Spring 2023 Elevator Pitch Competition finals online. The videos of the finalists, previously selected by an academic jury, were posted on Facebook and submitted to the popular vote, generating thousands of engagements in the JCU extended community.  

John Cabot University Celebrates 2023 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University Celebrates 2023 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University held its annual Student Awards Ceremony in the Aula Magna on April 13, 2023. The Academic Excellence Awards are awarded to graduating students who have attained a high level of academic excellence in, and made a significant contribution to, the field of the award.

JCU Students Participate in FESCAAAL Film Festival Award Ceremony in Milan

JCU Students Participate in FESCAAAL Film Festival Award Ceremony in Milan

On March 25, 2023, a delegation of eight JCU students traveled to Milan to attend the closing ceremony of the 32nd edition of Festival del Cinema Africano, d’Asia e America Latina (FESCAAAL).

JCU’s Center for Career Services Shares 2022 Statistics

JCU’s Center for Career Services Shares 2022 Statistics

The Center for Career Services recently shared its 2022 statistics and gave an overview of how JCU students and graduates are doing in the current job market.

JCU Student-led Organization JERO Awarded Best Junior Initiative 2021

JCU Student-led Organization JERO Awarded Best Junior Initiative 2021

JCU student-led nonprofit organization, Junior Enterprise of Rome (JERO) International Consulting was awarded the Best Junior Initiative 2021 by Junior Enterprises Network of Italy (JE) in Bologna, Italy, on May 28, 2022.

JCU Announces Fall 2022 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Fall 2022 Triggering Change Competition Winners

On November 29, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship announced the winners of the second edition of the Triggering Change competition. Triggering Change is a two-tiered event that culminates in a two-minute video where participants pitch their ideas, proposing a solution to a specific environmental problem.

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.

JCU Volunteers Partner with Vo.Re.Co. Center to Serve Local Community

JCU Volunteers Partner with Vo.Re.Co. Center to Serve Local Community

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, JCU student volunteers serve meals and distribute food to local communities at the Vo.Re.Co. center in Rome.

JCU Delegation Participates in World Food Forum

JCU Delegation Participates in World Food Forum

A delegation of five JCU students participated in the World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) from October 17 to October 21, 2022.

IFE Announces Fall 2022 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

IFE Announces Fall 2022 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners

The Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the Elevator Pitch Competition finals online. Each winner will receive a €100 voucher.

Two JCU Students Selected to Participate in Workshop Organized by Rome’s MACRO Museum

Two JCU Students Selected to Participate in Workshop Organized by Rome’s MACRO Museum

Students Anastasiia Lazareva and Maria Isabel Escalante Gortaire were selected to take part in the “Until the end of Time” workshop organized by the MACRO Museum.

JCU Students Volunteer Through The Community Service Program

JCU Students Volunteer Through The Community Service Program

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, JCU student volunteers distribute food to local communities in difficulty in Piazza Mastai, Rome. The initiative is part of the JCU Community Service Program,  in partnership with TuttoBlue Arte e Sociale.

JCU Students Join L’Arche in Last Leg of Bicycle Pilgrimage

JCU Students Join L’Arche in Last Leg of Bicycle Pilgrimage

On October 15, a group of 12 John Cabot students participated in a bicycle pilgrimage alongside a group of tandem cyclists from the communities of L’Arche in Italy.

JCU Students Receive America Award at the Italian Parliament

JCU Students Receive America Award at the Italian Parliament

JCU students Mary Curran, Addison Hollomon, and Alessia Luisa Vitiello were granted medals of the Italian Parliament in the framework of the America Award by the Italy-USA Foundation. The prestigious award is given in recognition of academic achievements and service to the university community.

Professor Michèle Favorite’s Public Relations Class Visits Foreign Press Association

Professor Michèle Favorite’s Public Relations Class Visits Foreign Press Association

Professor Michèle Favorite’s Public Relations class (BUS 320) visited the Stampa Estera (Foreign Press Association) on September 29, 2022. It is the biggest Foreign Press Association in Europe because it attracts journalists accredited by the Vatican and the Italian state.