Rome Business School celebrates the graduation of over 2,800 students with Nicola Drago, Vice President of the De Agostini Group, as patron of the event
Rome Business School (RBS), part of the Planeta Formación y Universidades higher education network, celebrated the graduation of more than 2,800 students of 160 nationalities at the Palazzo dello Sport, in a ceremony attended by more than 5,000 people, including families, authorities, and companies.
The event was attended by Nicola Drago, Vice President of the De Agostini Group and patron of the ceremony, as well as international academic and diplomatic representatives. In his speech, Drago encouraged graduates to draw inspiration from human values to become “better managers for a better world.”
The dean of the school, Antonio Ragusa, emphasized the role of graduates as future leaders and agents of change. Students such as Emina Efendic (Germany) and Andrew Nader (Lebanon) also spoke, highlighting diversity, innovation, and global responsibility as key aspects of their experience.
During the ceremony, the Better Managers for a Better World Awards were presented, recognizing academic, business, and entrepreneurial excellence. Among the winners were Louis Vuitton, for its partnership with the school, and student Mame Khary Diene, awarded for Momelle, a circular economy startup that combats food waste in West Africa.
With 22.5% more graduates than in 2024, RBS reinforces its commitment to employability: in 2024, it managed more than 7,800 job offers and achieved a 98% professional placement rate for its students.
