10 Year Anniversary
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10 Year anniversary
Celebrating 10 years since its launch, the UD World Scholars Program began in 2015 with a unique idea, a single freshman site in Rome, Italy, and a small group of intrepid students and staff.
Over 1,000 Scholars later, the program has since partnered with additional institutions to host students in Madrid, Spain; Athens, Greece; Auckland, New Zealand; and in 2025, Newcastle, England. World Scholars are high-achieving, globally-minded students, and our Program alumni are the next generation of global changemakers.
As we prepare to celebrate a decade of World Scholars, we've been reaching out to alumni to reconnect, check in, and find out how they want to celebrate. We’ll be sharing details over the coming months about special events, regional gatherings, and other opportunities to get involved. Find details about our plans below, and check back often for updated information.
When it came to planning a big get together, the overwhelming consensus from alumni was: an affordable, weekend-long gathering where it all started. With that in mind, we present the World Scholars Program 10 Year Reunion Weekend in Rome, Italy, from December 5 to 7, 2025. Formal registration will open soon, and the cost will be kept under $400, thanks to generous support from John Cabot University and the University of Delaware. Travel and accommodations are not included, which will allow guests to tailor the weekend to their budgets, schedules, and needs. See JCU’s list of recommended hotels before you book!
Friday, December 5
12:00-5:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite Open, John Cabot University
6:00 p.m. Check-In
6:30-8:00 p.m. Aperitivo, John Cabot University
Saturday, December 6
12:00-3:00 p.m. Optional Add-On Tours and Activities*
7:00-10:00 p.m. 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Sunday, December 7
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Coffee & Pastries, John Cabot University
*Optional add-on activities TBA, including cooking classes, art classes, and faculty-led tours.
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