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Italy Writes 2025 Announces Winners of Creative Writing Contest

Italy Writes 2025 Announces Winners of Creative Writing Contest

On June 5, JCU Writer in Residence Nicole Sealey, an award-winning poet, joined the finalists of the Italy Writes 2025 Creative Writing Competition as Professor Christin Campbell announced the winners at the online award ceremony.

Director Joins London Roundtable with Ukrainian Government on Information Warfare

Director Joins London Roundtable with Ukrainian Government on Information Warfare

On June 6 and 7, 2025, the Director of the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Francesco Lapenta participated in a high-level, closed-door roundtable on The Future of the Information Environment and Democracy, held at the Army and Navy Club in London.

Guarini Institute Presents “Pope Francis’ Legacy”

Guarini Institute Presents “Pope Francis’ Legacy”

On Tuesday, May 27, JCU’s Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted the event “Pope Francis’s Legacy,” featuring a panel of journalists and scholars dedicated to exploring the impact of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who was Pope from 2013 to 2025.

Meet Study Abroad Student Aliyah Howell

Meet Study Abroad Student Aliyah Howell

Aliyah Howell, from Castle Rock, Colorado, studied at John Cabot University in Spring 2025. She is a Texas Christian University (TCU) student double majoring in Marketing and Journalism. During her time at JCU, Aliyah was an intern for the Web Communications Office.

Professor Tobias Schildfat Interviewed by Leading Swedish Daily

Professor Tobias Schildfat Interviewed by Leading Swedish Daily

John Cabot University professor Tobias Schildfat was recently interviewed about personal finance in Dagens Industri, Sweden's leading financial newspaper.

The Critical Cartography of Technology and Power: Meet Visiting Professor Vladan Joler

The Critical Cartography of Technology and Power: Meet Visiting Professor Vladan Joler

John Cabot University is pleased to welcome Visiting Professor Vladan Joler, teaching Special Topics in Media Studies: Critical Cartography of Technology and Power.

JCU Welcomes Sandra Martinsone, Advocacy Manager at Bond UK

JCU Welcomes Sandra Martinsone, Advocacy Manager at Bond UK

Sandra Martinsone, the Policy and Advocacy Manager at Bond UK, recently delivered an insightful talk to students in JCU’s NGO Consulting Lab course (BUS/PL 325).

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2025

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2025

John Cabot University celebrated the Class of 2025 on May 19 at a ceremony held at Villa Aurelia on Janiculum Hill, overlooking the city of Rome. With 248 students receiving their degrees, it was JCU’s largest graduating class to date.

JCU Establishes New Guarini Senior Fellowship on Transatlantic Relations

JCU Establishes New Guarini Senior Fellowship on Transatlantic Relations

President Franco Pavoncello and Ambassador Armando Varricchio signed a new agreement establishing the Guarini Senior Fellowship on Transatlantic Relations last week during a visit of the Ambassador to John Cabot University.

Meet Class of 2025 Valedictorians Olivia De Laura and Giorgia Natalizia

Meet Class of 2025 Valedictorians Olivia De Laura and Giorgia Natalizia

John Cabot University’s Dean of Academic Affairs Stefano Arnone is pleased to announce the Valedictorians for the Class of 2025, Olivia De Laura and Giorgia Natalizia.

Prof. Stefan Lorenz Sorgner’s Philosophy of Transhumanism Through a Latin American Lens

Prof. Stefan Lorenz Sorgner’s Philosophy of Transhumanism Through a Latin American Lens

JCU is pleased to announce the publication of "Latin America Replies to Transhumanism: A Symposium on Sorgner’s We Have Always Been Cyborgs."

Institute Director Invited to Italian Air Force Aerospace Conference

Institute Director Invited to Italian Air Force Aerospace Conference

Francesco Lapenta, Director of the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, was invited to participate in the "2025 Aerospace Power Conference,"

Young Women in Action: JCU Hosts NGO Executive Director Besa Mwansa

Young Women in Action: JCU Hosts NGO Executive Director Besa Mwansa

As part of Professor Jākobsone Bellomi’s NGO Consulting Lab course, JCU had the pleasure of hosting Besa Mwansa, Executive Director of Young Women in Action (YWA), a youth-led, Zambian NGO committed to transforming the lives of young women for the better.

Professor Triglia’s Mergers and Acquisition Course Students Negotiate in Hands-on Exercise

Professor Triglia’s Mergers and Acquisition Course Students Negotiate in Hands-on Exercise

Students in Professor Teresa Triglia’s Mergers and Acquisitions course at John Cabot University recently stepped into the high-stakes world of corporate deal-making through a dynamic negotiation simulation.

Student Aurora Caruso’s Film Project Chosen for Art Exhibit in Rome

Student Aurora Caruso’s Film Project Chosen for Art Exhibit in Rome

Aurora Caruso is a JCU student double majoring in Communications and Art and Design. She grew up between Sicily, Rome and Belgium. Her film project, “Siamo una strada aperta,” recently got chosen to be featured in an art exhibition in Rome.

JCU Announces 2025 Commencement Guests Alberto Angela and John Meditz

JCU Announces 2025 Commencement Guests Alberto Angela and John Meditz

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that Alberto Angela, a renowned paleontologist, naturalist, scientific communicator, and author, will be 2025 commencement speaker.

Exploring Luxury and Craftsmanship: A Visit to Ferragamo’s Headquarters in Florence

Exploring Luxury and Craftsmanship: A Visit to Ferragamo’s Headquarters in Florence

A delegation of students from John Cabot University had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of Ferragamo in Florence, Italy. The visit was organized by the Career Services Office.

JCU Announces Spring 2025 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Spring 2025 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2025 Triggering Change Competition.

Using the Past for the Present: Medieval Narratives in Modern Political and Religious Discourse 

Using the Past for the Present: Medieval Narratives in Modern Political and Religious Discourse 

On March 28 and 29, 2025, John Cabot University hosted the international conference "Using the Past for the Present: Medieval Narratives in Modern Political and Religious Discourse."

Institute Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at Eighth Transatlantic Forum

Institute Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at Eighth Transatlantic Forum

The Director of the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, offered a critical analysis of the Trump administration’s tariff regime.