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Molly Crabapple: Art on the Frontline 

Molly Crabapple: Art on the Frontline 

JCU welcomed American artist, writer and activist Molly Crabapple for the talk “Art & Creativity on the Frontline.” The event was part of the Spring 2025 Digital Delights and Disturbances (DDD) lecture series.

Juan Gamboa: Redefining Economics Through Art and Environmental Advocacy

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.

Debating the Future with NATO Defense College Research Director Florence Gaub

Debating the Future with NATO Defense College Research Director Florence Gaub

The Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta hosted a debate with NATO Defense College Research Director Florence Gaub at the Luigi Sturzo Institute, in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation Italy/Vatican, the Festival della Diplomazia, and the Association of Friends of Luigi Vittorio Ferraris.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alumna Cecilia Palmeri to Release Documentary on Ocean Viking Rescue Mission

Alumna Cecilia Palmeri to Release Documentary on Ocean Viking Rescue Mission

Cecilia Palmeri travelled for two weeks on the Ocean Viking, a Norwegian humanitarian ship chartered by the SOS Méditerranée organization for the rescue of life at sea in the Mediterranean. The footage will be turned into an upcoming documentary.

Environmental Archaeology and Paleoclimatology: Discovering Connections Between Past, Present, and Future

Environmental Archaeology and Paleoclimatology: Discovering Connections Between Past, Present, and Future

In his classes, JCU Professor Jens Koehler analyzes how humans have been impacted the environment and the climate since prehistoric times.

Director Francesco Lapenta Delivers Keynotes at Next Generation AI Summit in Milan

Director Francesco Lapenta Delivers Keynotes at Next Generation AI Summit in Milan

Francesco Lapenta, Director of the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, was a keynote speaker at the Next Generation AI Summit 2025, organized by the Italian Ministry of Education.

Professor Alina Sorgner Contributes to the EU-funded Horizon 2030 Project on Tackling Europe’s Growing Inequalities 

Professor Alina Sorgner Contributes to the EU-funded Horizon 2030 Project on Tackling Europe’s Growing Inequalities 

Alina Sorgner, Associate Professor of Applied Data Analytics, participates in the European Union’s Horizon 2030 project, focusing on “Economic, Social and Spatial Inequalities in Europe in the Era of Global Mega-trends” (ESSPIN).