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Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Presents Report at UN Event

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Presents Report at UN Event

Francesco Lapenta, Director of the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, recently presented a report at a UN Event in Brussels.

JCU Alumna Donnatella Bove Parra on the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela  

JCU Alumna Donnatella Bove Parra on the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela  

On April 4, the Office of Community Service invited JCU Alumna Donnatella Bove Parra to speak about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

JCU Students and Junior Entrepreneurs Participate in Innovation Training Summit

JCU Students and Junior Entrepreneurs Participate in Innovation Training Summit

JCU students Robert Savu and Sara Grandi recently participated in the Innovation Training Summit, held at the Auditorium della Conciliazione in Rome on March 21 and 22, 2024.

JCU Welcomes Professor Jian Zhang for a Talk on Governing a Plateaued China

JCU Welcomes Professor Jian Zhang for a Talk on Governing a Plateaued China

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs welcomed Professor Jian Zhang for a lecture titled “Governing a Plateaued China: Exploring the Paradigm Shift of CCP State,” on March 7, 2024.

John Cabot University Opens its Doors for “Open House Roma 2024”

John Cabot University Opens its Doors for “Open House Roma 2024”

John Cabot University is honored to announce that it has been selected to take part in Open House Roma 2024, an international initiative aimed at opening the doors to little-known architectural treasures of the city.

UN Reporting on Climate Change: A Talk with UNESCO’s Jan Lundius and Journalist Umar Manzoor Shah

UN Reporting on Climate Change: A Talk with UNESCO’s Jan Lundius and Journalist Umar Manzoor Shah

On March 27, 2024, two experts were invited to JCU for an online lecture/discussion on their findings on climate change.

Professor Vanda Wilcox Appointed Co-Editor of First World War Studies Journal

Professor Vanda Wilcox Appointed Co-Editor of First World War Studies Journal

JCU is pleased to announce that history professor Vanda Wilcox has been appointed as co-editor of First World War Studies, the only scholarly journal dedicated to WWI, published by Taylor & Francis.

Alumna Anna Bottinelli Featured in Christie’s Article on Influential Women in the Art World

Alumna Anna Bottinelli Featured in Christie’s Article on Influential Women in the Art World

Class of 2010 alumna Anna Bottinelli was featured in Christie’s article “6 influential women on building a more equitable art world and the trailblazers who inspire them,” published on March 27, 2024.

IFE Announces Winners of Spring 2024 Elevator Pitch Competition

IFE Announces Winners of Spring 2024 Elevator Pitch Competition

The JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship announced the winners of the Spring 2024 edition of the Elevator Pitch Competition.

Italy Reads Announces Winners of Student Video Contest

Italy Reads Announces Winners of Student Video Contest

On March 21, John Cabot University’s Italy Reads announced the winners of the annual Student Video Contest.

Guarini Institute Presents “War in the Middle East: Regional and Global Perspectives”

Guarini Institute Presents “War in the Middle East: Regional and Global Perspectives”

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, along with the MA in International Affairs, hosted an event called "War in the Middle East: Regional and Global Perspectives."

JCU Welcomes Former UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons Maria Grazia Giammarinaro

JCU Welcomes Former UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons Maria Grazia Giammarinaro

JCU welcomed Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, former United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, for an event titled “The Concept of Exploitation Under International Law” on March 14th.

John Cabot University Presents “Feminist Futures:” A Celebration of International Women’s Day

John Cabot University Presents “Feminist Futures:” A Celebration of International Women’s Day

Coordinated by the Department of Psychological and Social Sciences, Feminist Futures was a day-long event of academic talks and live performances honoring the achievements of women across different fields.

Trustee Portia Prebys Receives Forum on Education Abroad’s Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award

Trustee Portia Prebys Receives Forum on Education Abroad’s Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that Dr. Portia Prebys, Vice Chair of the JCU Board of Trustees, has received the Forum on Education Abroad's 2024 Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award.

A Time to be Grateful: Student Vishwa Parmar

A Time to be Grateful: Student Vishwa Parmar

Vishwa Parmar is a student from India with a major in English Literature and minor in Communications and Art and Design.

Bridging Language Barriers with Heero: A Leap in AI-Assisted Language Learning

Bridging Language Barriers with Heero: A Leap in AI-Assisted Language Learning

On March 18, 2024, the Frank J. Guarini School of Business and the Institute for Entrepreneurship presented “Language Learning and AI,” a lecture by Domenico Crescenzo, CEO of Screevo.ai.

Exploring Ancient Art: JCU’s MA in Art History Study Trip to Greece

Exploring Ancient Art: JCU’s MA in Art History Study Trip to Greece

Every year, John Cabot University students enrolled in the MA in Art History program have the opportunity to delve into Greek and Bronze Age cultural heritage, through a study trip to Greece during Spring break.

JCU Kicks Off Spring 2024 Triggering Change Pitch Competition

JCU Kicks Off Spring 2024 Triggering Change Pitch Competition

On March 18, JCU kicked off the Triggering Change Pitch competition, aimed at fostering creative solutions for pressing global issues.

JCU to Welcome Rachel Cantor as Summer 2024 Writer in Residence

JCU to Welcome Rachel Cantor as Summer 2024 Writer in Residence

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that author Rachel Cantor will be the Summer 2024 Writer in Residence for the JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation. 

Combining your Passions: Student Federico Esposito

Combining your Passions: Student Federico Esposito

Born and raised in Rome, JCU student Federico Esposito is a senior majoring in International Affairs and minoring in Legal Studies