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Celebrating the Grand Finale: Rome University Championships Closing Ceremony

On Wednesday, May 24, Luiss Guido Carli University played host to the highly anticipated Closing Ceremony of the Rome University Championships. The culmination of the 12th season of this prestigious tournament brought together 17 universities and countless students. Among the three pioneering institutions that initiated this championship a decade ago, JCU proudly stands. As the only organization in Italy that encompasses a wide array of sports and attracts more universities each year, the Rome University Championships continue to be a remarkable celebration of athletic talent and camaraderie.

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JCU Strava Challenge: Fostering Fitness and Community Spirit

In addition to offering a wide range of sports activities, the JCU Athletics Department, in collaboration with JCU Community Services and Student Services Offices, has been organizing a unique event since 2020. The JCU Strava Challenge aims to promote both physical well-being and social cohesion within the JCU community and its surrounding neighborhood, Trastevere. This initiative was born during the pandemic when group physical activities were restricted. We introduced a contest open to our students, staff, and faculty, providing an avenue to build community during challenging times while also lending a helping hand to those in need.

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Team JCU Joins Komen Race for Breast Cancer Cure

This past Sunday morning, 30 JCU Community members met each other to support the fight against breast cancer with the uniting power of athletics.  These 30 community members together formed Team JCU, an official group competing in the 2023 Komen Race For the Cure, an annual event that brings together tens of thousands of supporters to join in a 2K walk or 5K/8K run against breast cancer.  Through their participation in this event, each member of Team JCU contributed their time and a donation of at least EUR 15 towards the breast cancer research.   

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Celebrating Student Life at JCU: Recognizing Excellence beyond Academics

At John Cabot University, the end of the academic year is not just a time to reflect on academic achievements, but also to celebrate the vibrant student life on campus. The Student Life Celebration is an annual event that recognizes students who have excelled in various aspects of campus life, from athletics to residential life, from student-clubs to community service.

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Championship Finals

Last week was a very intense one for our Gladiators. Our Men’s Soccer team was engaged in the final phase of the championship, quarter-finals in a single match against Erasmus. Play-offs reached with great merit and determination, following a historic comeback by our boys who with 5 consecutive victories had brought themselves to fourth position, only behind the prestigious Foro Italico, Luiss and Link.

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