Student Stories

Student Life Fair of Fall 2025 in the Lemon Tree Courtyard

September 15, 2025

JCU Clubs and Organizations Kick Off Fall Semester 2025

During the first two weeks of classes, John Cabot University hosted three traditional events to kick off the new academic year for clubs and organizations: the traditional Welcome Aperitivo for Club Leaders and Advisors, the Club Leader Team Building Training, and the Student Life Fair, all organized by the Student Engagement Office.

September 04, 2025

Meet Political Science Major Deborah Fordjour

Deborah Fordjour is majoring in Political Science at John Cabot. She’s a member of the Black and African Student Association as well as a Resident Assistant. From favorite memories to plans for the future, Deborah shares her experience at JCU.

Center, from left: students Nina Lange, Samuele Nusca-Dagon, and Mario Dinicola

September 02, 2025

Internship Abroad Leads JCU Students to Washington, D.C.

John Cabot University students Nina Lange, Mario Dinicola, and Samuele Nusca-Dagon had the unique opportunity to intern with Fairfax City Economic Development. Their project focused on strategies to help Fairfax City attract Italian companies looking to expand into the U.S. market.

September 02, 2025

Combating Human Trafficking: A JCU Student’s Internship Experience

Francesca Mattetti, a Political Science major with minors in Legal Studies and Sociology at John Cabot University, interned at Talitha Kum, a Catholic network of religious sisters dedicated to combating human trafficking.

From left: Sebastian Terrazas, Rhoda Basoah, and Federica Murgolo

July 08, 2025

JCU Graduates Attend 2025 Student Leader Global Summit in Cork, Ireland

From June 17 to June 19, 2025, three recent JCU graduates and student leaders, Sebastian Terrazas, Rhoda Basoah and Federica Murgolo, attended the Student Leader Global Summit to present their project at the University College Cork, Ireland.

From left: students Samuele Nusca-Dagon, Mario Dinicola and Nina Lange

July 02, 2025

JCU Students Travel to USA for Fairfax City Economic Development Fellowship

John Cabot University Fellows visited Northern Virginia/ DC Region to cap off the Fairfax City Economic Development Fellowship.

June 18, 2025

Meet Study Abroad Student Aliyah Howell

Aliyah Howell, from Castle Rock, Colorado, studied at John Cabot University in Spring 2025. She is a Texas Christian University (TCU) student double majoring in Marketing and Journalism. During her time at JCU, Aliyah was an intern for the Web Communications Office.

June 17, 2025

Meet Study Abroad Student Mary Coakley

Mary Coakley, a Texas Christian University student from Virginia, studied at John Cabot University during the Spring 2025 semester. While she was at JCU, she was an intern for the University's Marketing Office.

May 07, 2025

Student Aurora Caruso’s Film Project Chosen for Art Exhibit in Rome

Aurora Caruso is a JCU student double majoring in Communications and Art and Design. She grew up between Sicily, Rome and Belgium. Her film project, “Siamo una strada aperta,” recently got chosen to be featured in an art exhibition in Rome.

Spring 2025 Triggering Change winners: Michela Colarusso (left) and Nicolette Klibson (right)

May 05, 2025

JCU Announces Spring 2025 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2025 Triggering Change Competition.

April 16, 2025

JCU Alumna Addison Hollomon Shares Her Experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer

On Monday, March 31, 2025, John Cabot University welcomed Addison Hollomon, a JCU alumna, who shared her experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer working in Morocco.

March 19, 2025

Juan Gamboa: Redefining Economics Through Art and Environmental Advocacy

Juan Gamboa, originally from Colombia, is a senior at JCU, majoring in Economics and Finance. With a passion for filmmaking and environmental sustainability, Juan plans to make an impact outside of the classroom.

From left: Martina Atanasova, Skyla Katenga, RD Marica Loffreda, and Martina Oliveto

March 14, 2025

JCU Student Leaders Speak at 2025 Edition of EUCA Conference

Three JCU students, Martina Atanasova, Skyla Katenga and Martina Oliveto, and Residence Director Marica Loffreda participated in the third edition of the Student Leadership Bootcamp, hosted by the European University and College Association (EUCA).

March 03, 2025

The Beauty of New Experiences: Meet Communications Major Bronte Delmonico

Bronte Delmonico is a Communications major at JCU. Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, she is the president of Women’s Leadership Initiative.

February 24, 2025

Nothing Better: Meet International Affairs Major Kayla Muller

Kayla Muller is an International Affairs major from Bend, Oregon. She is the editor-in-chief of the JCU student-run newspaper, The Matthew, and is the first RA representative for Student Government.

February 02, 2025

Let Your Light Shine: Meet Political Science Major Skyla Katenga

Skyla is a Malawian-South African senior student majoring in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies. At JCU, she is the president of the Black and African Student Association (BASA), which has several events in store for Black History Month in February.

December 20, 2024

Prove Yourself Wrong: Meet Communications Major Giorgia Zampini

Giorgia is a Communications major and Digital Media Art and Production minor from Rome. In Fall 2024, she was an intern at JCU’s Web Communications Office. She is also an Orientation Leader and contributor for The Matthew.

International Business Capstone course students and Professor Maria Jell-Ojobor

December 16, 2024

JCU International Business Students Present Capstone Projects

On December 4, 2024, students from the International Business Capstone course presented their work to their family, friends and the JCU community at the dedicated event in the Aula Magna Regina.

December 09, 2024

Embrace the Challenge: Meet Marketing Major Greta Ficorilli

Greta is a Marketing major and Psychology minor from Rieti, Italy. In Fall 2024, she was an intern at JCU’s Web Communications Office.

From left to right: Martina Atanasova, Nicolette Alexandra Brito-Cruz, Chloe Dougherty

November 22, 2024

JCU Students Attend COP29 in Azerbaijan

A delegation of three JCU students attended the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The initiative was part of the Sustainability program.

November 18, 2024

Do What Scares You: Meet Humanistic Studies Major Allison Pomeroy

Allison is a Humanistic Studies major and Classical Studies and Philosophy minor from San Jose, California.

Triggering Change Winners: Isaac Rogers (left) and Aryan Dhama (right)

November 15, 2024

JCU Announces Fall 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners of the Fall 2024 Triggering Change Competition: Isaac Rogers and Aryan Dhama.

November 13, 2024

The Art Reporter: Meet Art History Major Aleksandra Nasobina

Aleksandra is pursuing a degree in Art History and she’s the President of the JCU Art History Society. She also runs a TikTok channel, The Art Report, where she discusses all things art.

November 06, 2024

Diplomacy is Key: Meet International Affairs Major Harman Singh

Originally hailing from India, Harman Singh grew up in the States. He is an International Affairs major, the Vice President of Student Government, and President of the International Relations Society (IRS). With him, we talked about the importance of diplomacy and cooperation that goes beyond our borders.

October 30, 2024

It’s a Kind of (Movie) Magic: Meet Double Major Student Max Nokes

Max grew up between Seattle, Washington and New Jersey and he’s pursuing a double major in Communications and History. He is the Film Appreciation Club Vice president, Student Government social media manager, and Communications department representative.

Students at the Patagonia store in Milan

October 29, 2024

JCU Students Discover Milan’s Corporate Sustainability Scene

On October 25th, a group of students from John Cabot University traveled to Milan for an organized tour of two of the city’s most sustainable companies, Patagonia and Zambon.

October 18, 2024

Home Away from Home: Meet International Business Student Leonardo Di Franco-Cascone

Raised between LA and Rome, Leonardo is an International Business major and a Marketing minor. Because of his passion for movies and the open discussions they offer, he is the President of the Film Appreciation Club.

August 28, 2024

A Field Like No Other: Meet Art History Major Olivia De Laura

Olivia De Laura, who hails from Virginia, is an Art History major in her junior year at John Cabot University. An active member of the Art History Society, she is co-coordinator of the club’s social media.

Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners. From left: Ekaterina Forakis, Olivia Strom, and Jane Morrison

April 30, 2024

JCU Announces Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition.

April 26, 2024

Meet Study Abroad Student Emma Pierce

Originally from Rifle, Colorado, Emma Pierce studied abroad at JCU in Spring 2024. She is currently a junior at American University (AU) in Washington, D.C.

March 28, 2024

A Life-Changing Move: Student Sadie Dunham

Originally from Ouray, Colorado, Sadie Dunham is a junior majoring in International Business and minoring in English Literature.

March 21, 2024

A Time to be Grateful: Student Vishwa Parmar

Vishwa Parmar is a student from India with a major in English Literature and minor in Communications and Art and Design.

February 26, 2024

Everything to Gain: Student Rhoda Basoah

Rhoda Basoah is a JCU student pursuing a B.A. in Psychological Science with a minor in International Affairs. She is currently studying abroad at Rider University in New Jersey.

From left: Paula Menzel, Maureen Lundi, Sara Segat, and Tara Melassi

December 06, 2023

JCU Announces Fall 2023 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU is pleased to announce the winners of the Fall 2023 Triggering Change Competition. This semester, the competition focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 13.

October 04, 2023

Meet Study Abroad Student Hayley Nowak

Hayley Nowak is a senior at American University in Washington DC, where she is part of the 3-year Politics, Policy, and Law Scholars program.

From left: Lynch Ainsley Sariola, Gina Mineo, Davide Ebraheem, Sydney Pagel, and Kylie Crimmings

April 23, 2023

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.

March 10, 2023

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.

January 13, 2023

Meet Transfer Student Kathryn Williams

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

November 30, 2022

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.

February 14, 2022

Meet Art History MA Student Nadia Apa

Nadia Apa is a San Antonio, Texas native pursuing a Master’s in Art History at John Cabot University. As part of Professor Cornelia Lauf‘s Fabricating Rome class, Nadia conducted an interview with a local stained glass artist before designing and producing an original stained glass piece.

June 28, 2021

Bringing Queer Culture to JCU: Meet Student Miguel Avides

John Cabot University student Miguel Avides is from Porto, Portugal. An International Affairs major and Psychology minor, he will be the Vice President of the JCU Queer Alliance starting in Fall 2021.