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Alumnus Francesco De Luca Passes Selection Process to Become Italian Diplomat

Alumnus Francesco De Luca Passes Selection Process to Become Italian Diplomat

Francesco, class of 2018, has recently passed the exam to begin a career as an Italian diplomat. The exam will allow him to work in Italian embassies abroad and at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome.

Meet Communications Alumna Alice Finno

Meet Communications Alumna Alice Finno

Alice graduated in 2022 as a Communications major with an International Affairs minor. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Journalism at Columbia University. At JCU, she was part of the editorial staff of student led The Matthew and events coordinator for the Grassroots club.

Climate Change and the Energy Transition: JCU Welcomes Professor Diana Urge-Vorsatz

Climate Change and the Energy Transition: JCU Welcomes Professor Diana Urge-Vorsatz

JCU hosted Professor Diana Urge-Vorsatz, from Central European University of Vienna, for a lecture on sustainability and energy transition. The event was part of the Kushlan Lecture Series in Environmental Conservation.

JCU International Business Students Present Capstone Projects

JCU International Business Students Present Capstone Projects

On December 4, 2024, students from the International Business Capstone course presented their work to their family, friends and the JCU community at the dedicated event in the Aula Magna Regina.

Prove Yourself Wrong: Meet Communications Major Giorgia Zampini

Prove Yourself Wrong: Meet Communications Major Giorgia Zampini

Giorgia is a Communications major and Digital Media Art and Production minor from Rome. In Fall 2024, she was an intern at JCU’s Web Communications Office. She is also an Orientation Leader and contributor for The Matthew.

John Cabot University to Launch Major in Art and Design in Fall 2025

John Cabot University to Launch Major in Art and Design in Fall 2025

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the launch of a new Art and Design major starting in Fall 2025.

JCU Hosts the 2024 Alumni & Friends Holiday Celebration

JCU Hosts the 2024 Alumni & Friends Holiday Celebration

JCU hosted its annual Alumni & Friends Holiday Celebration on December 6, 2024, welcoming over 30 members of the JCU community.

Embrace the Challenge: Meet Marketing Major Greta Ficorilli

Embrace the Challenge: Meet Marketing Major Greta Ficorilli

Greta is a Marketing major and Psychology minor from Rieti, Italy. In Fall 2024, she was an intern at JCU’s Web Communications Office.

Alumna Desiree Prieto Groft Publishes First Novel, Girl, Unemployed

Alumna Desiree Prieto Groft Publishes First Novel, Girl, Unemployed

Desiree Prieto Groft teaches literature and writing at Arizona State University. Her first novel Girl, Unemployed is forthcoming in spring 2025.

JCU Hosts Presidential Lecture “The Election Effect: Insights and Implications for Tomorrow” 

JCU Hosts Presidential Lecture “The Election Effect: Insights and Implications for Tomorrow” 

John Cabot University hosted a Presidential Lecture titled “The US Elections: Insights and Implications for Tomorrow,” organized by the Frank J. Guarini School of Business.

Beyond the Marble: Artisanry for Special Needs at the Galleria Borghese

Beyond the Marble: Artisanry for Special Needs at the Galleria Borghese

On November 14th, John Cabot University’s Center for Graduate Studies welcomed Dr. Stefania Vannini and Roman artist Stefano Prisco from the Galleria Borghese for a short film presentation and discussion session titled “Artisanry for Special Needs at the Galleria Borghese, Rome.”

Italy Reads Kicks Off 15th Year of Activities

Italy Reads Kicks Off 15th Year of Activities

On October 24th, JCU welcomed Dr. Sarah Posman as the Keynote Speaker of the 15th edition of the Italy Reads program, which this year is focused on the reading of Gertrude Stein’s "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas."

Four JCU Students Among Finalists at 2024 Eurogroup Consultants Challenge

Four JCU Students Among Finalists at 2024 Eurogroup Consultants Challenge

A JCU team composed of four International Business students has been selected as one of the four finalist teams of the Eurogroup Consultants 2024 Student Challenge.

Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at UN Conference in Brussels

Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at UN Conference in Brussels

JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta was recently invited to Brussels to speak at a follow-up expert meeting of the UN Summit of the Future, focused on governance, digital frameworks, and sustainable development.

Join the JCU Giving Tuesday Campaign and Make a Difference!

Join the JCU Giving Tuesday Campaign and Make a Difference!

Our Giving Tuesday campaign is underway, and with just 8 days remaining, we need your support to reach our $5,000 goal.

JCU Students Attend COP29 in Azerbaijan 

JCU Students Attend COP29 in Azerbaijan 

A delegation of three JCU students attended the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The initiative was part of the Sustainability program.

A Look Into the Mind’s Eye: JCU Welcomes Professor Alfredo Spagna

A Look Into the Mind’s Eye: JCU Welcomes Professor Alfredo Spagna

JCU welcomed Professor Alfredo Spagna for an open lecture titled “A Look into the Mind’s Eye: Understanding Visual Imagery through its Role in High-level Cognition.” The lecture provided several interesting insights into the science behind Visual Mental Imagery (VMI) and the role VMI plays in our daily life.

Professor Silvia Giagnoni Publishes New Novel, Alabama Hunt

Professor Silvia Giagnoni Publishes New Novel, Alabama Hunt

Communications professor Silvia Giagnoni just published her latest Italian-language novel Alabama Hunt (Alter Ego, 2024).

JCU Alumni Kassym Kabylgali and Daniil Matskevich Featured on Cover of Forbes Kazakhstan

JCU Alumni Kassym Kabylgali and Daniil Matskevich Featured on Cover of Forbes Kazakhstan

John Cabot University alumni Kassym Kabylgali and Daniil Matskevich, founders of the platform Squares, were featured on the cover of the November 2024 issue of Forbes Kazakhstan.

Professor Driessen Presents Research at International Conference on Humanitarian Islam in Indonesia

Professor Driessen Presents Research at International Conference on Humanitarian Islam in Indonesia

Professor Michael Driessen, Director of the International Affairs MA at JCU, recently travelled to Indonesia to present his research at the international conference titled “Nahdlatul Ulama and Humanitarian Islam.”