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JCU and UNICRI Announce 10th Edition of Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Announce 10th Edition of Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

John Cabot University, in collaboration with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), is happy to announce the 10th edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights, which will be delivered at JCU from July 7 to 11, 2025.

Let’s Get REAL: Meet Communications Professor Adele Tulli

Let’s Get REAL: Meet Communications Professor Adele Tulli

Adele Tulli is a newly appointed professor of the Communications and Media Studies department. Her short and feature films, all focusing on contemporary issues, have been screened at several international festivals. Her latest feature documentary, REAL (2024), deals with the extreme digitalization of our daily lives.

The 2024 Irish General Elections and Their Global Consequences with Dr. Kathryn Simpson

The 2024 Irish General Elections and Their Global Consequences with Dr. Kathryn Simpson

Dr. Kathryn Simpson discusses key results of the 2024 Irish General Election, the major political shifts, and their global consequences.

Beyond the Great Wall with China Historian John Delury

Beyond the Great Wall with China Historian John Delury

A historian of modern China and expert on East Asia, Visiting Professor John Delury focuses on US-China relations and the Korean peninsula.

JCU Student Leaders Speak at 2025 Edition of EUCA Conference

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, organized and hosted by the European University and College Association (EUCA) in Seville, Spain.

The Art of Whistling: JCU Welcomes Elena Somarè

The Art of Whistling: JCU Welcomes Elena Somarè

On February 25, 2025, John Cabot University had the pleasure of hosting a concert-lecture in the Aula Magna Regina to showcase the talents of renowned melodic whistler Elena Somarè.

Political Automation: Alumnus Eduardo Albrecht Publishes New Book on AI

Political Automation: Alumnus Eduardo Albrecht Publishes New Book on AI

Alumnus Eduardo Albrecht has recently published the book titled "Political Automation: An Introduction to AI in Government and Its Impact on Citizens" (Oxford University Press, 2025), which investigates the increasing governmental use of AI and the changing role of citizens.

Advocacy for Future Generations: Professor Clough Marinaro and Green Criminology

Advocacy for Future Generations: Professor Clough Marinaro and Green Criminology

Professor Isabella Clough Marinaro seeks to motivate students enrolled in her Green Criminology class to see that advocating for the environment is ultimately about fostering community, peace and social justice.

JCU Hosts Maryna Saprykina and Inese Vaivare for Talks on Sustainable Development 

JCU Hosts Maryna Saprykina and Inese Vaivare for Talks on Sustainable Development 

Students from the course NGO Development Lab with Professor Ieva Jakobsone Bellomi, had the privilege of hosting two guest speakers: Maryna Saprykina, CEO of Create Sustainable Results Ukraine (CSR Ukraine), and Inese Vaivare, director of the Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation (LAPAS).

JCU Students Visit Save the Children Headquarters in Rome

JCU Students Visit Save the Children Headquarters in Rome

On February 21, a delegation of 12 students from JCU visited the headquarters of Save the Children, the largest NGO devoted to improving the lives of children. The company visit was organized by the Career Services Office.

The Beauty of New Experiences: Meet Communications Major Bronte Delmonico

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.

Insights on the 2025 German Elections with Former Ambassador Pier Francesco Zazo

Insights on the 2025 German Elections with Former Ambassador Pier Francesco Zazo

On February 24, 2025, JCU’s Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a discussion of the recent German elections and their impact on EU-Transatlantic Relations, with former Italian Ambassador to Ukraine, Pier Francesco Zazo, as guest speaker.

Italy Starts 2025 Announces Winning Teams 

Italy Starts 2025 Announces Winning Teams 

On February 10th, Italy Starts 2025 selected the best final presentations that help resolve a perceived challenge to the environment.

Meet M.A. in Art History Alumna Elizabeth Asenas

Meet M.A. in Art History Alumna Elizabeth Asenas

Elizabeth Asenas, who hails from California, graduated from JCU with an M.A. in Art History in 2020. Her time in Rome sparked her interest in Manuscript Studies. Today, Elizabeth is a researcher specializing in the study of Italian Giant Bible manuscripts.

The Gift of Giving Back: Professor Rodrigo Salcedo Du Bois and Environmental Economics 

The Gift of Giving Back: Professor Rodrigo Salcedo Du Bois and Environmental Economics 

Professor Rodrigo Salcedo Du Bois teaches Environmental Economics with the belief that no action is small enough when it comes to building a better world.

Nothing Better: Meet International Affairs Major Kayla Muller

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.

Student Organizations Promote “Quick Ecological Fixes” on Campus

Student Organizations Promote “Quick Ecological Fixes” on Campus

Student-run clubs play a crucial role in promoting and advocating for sustainability on campus. Student Government took the initiative to make the JCU printing system more eco-friendly.

The Dark Side of Language: JCU Welcomes Filippo Domaneschi

The Dark Side of Language: JCU Welcomes Filippo Domaneschi

On February 5th, JCU welcomed Filippo Domaneschi, Associate Professor of Linguistics and Philosophy of Language of the University of Genoa, for the lecture “The Dark Side of Language: Slurs and Power Asymmetries.”

JCU Welcomes U.S. Diplomat and Chargé d’Affaires Rodney Hunter

JCU Welcomes U.S. Diplomat and Chargé d’Affaires Rodney Hunter

On February 6th, JCU had the honor of welcoming Rodney Hunter, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome, as a guest speaker for students of the M.A. in International Affairs. The talk was part of the Practicum in International Affairs course.

Liberal Democracy Revisited: JCU Hosts 3-day International Conference

Liberal Democracy Revisited: JCU Hosts 3-day International Conference

This three-day international conference on the current challenges of liberal democracies was organized by Reset-Dialogue on Civilizations in collaboration with JCU. Reset is an independent organization committed to fostering research on international relations, cultural and religious pluralism, and advancements of human rights.