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JCU Presents Distinguished Alumni Award to Alexandria Maloney

JCU Presents Distinguished Alumni Award to Alexandria Maloney

John Cabot University’s Office of Development and Alumni Affairs is pleased to announce that Alexandria Maloney (Class of 2015) is the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi Chairs Panel for Italy Africa Business Week

Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi Chairs Panel for Italy Africa Business Week

JCU Business professor, Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi, an expert in developing and emerging markets, was invited to take part in the fourth annual Italy Africa Business Week, which was held remotely from November 9 to 11, 2020.

Department of Economics Welcomes Investment Banking Advisor Claudio Cornini

Department of Economics Welcomes Investment Banking Advisor Claudio Cornini

On November 17, the Department of Economics welcomed Dr. Claudio Cornini, an investment banking advisor based in London, for a discussion with students and professors.

Institute for Entrepreneurship Announces Winners of the Fall 2020 Elevator Pitch Competition

Institute for Entrepreneurship Announces Winners of the Fall 2020 Elevator Pitch Competition

The John Cabot University Institute for Entrepreneurship announced the winners of the Elevator Pitch Competition on November 16, 2020.

Italy Reads 2019-2020 Announces Winners of Student Video Contest

Italy Reads 2019-2020 Announces Winners of Student Video Contest

JCU's Italy Reads Program announced the winners of the Student Video Contest on April 1, 2020. Italy Reads is a community-based English language reading and cultural exchange program.

Human Resources in Retail: JCU Welcomes Liu Jo Company Representatives

Human Resources in Retail: JCU Welcomes Liu Jo Company Representatives

John Cabot University welcomed Liu Jo company representatives Arianna Viaggi and Elena Fregni on November 5, in the context of Professor Antonella Salvatore’s course “Retailing applied to fashion.”

JCU Trustee Frederick Vreeland Interviewed by Corriere della Sera on U.S. Election Results

JCU Trustee Frederick Vreeland Interviewed by Corriere della Sera on U.S. Election Results

The Corriere della Sera, one of Italy’s leading daily newspapers, recently interviewed JCU Trustee and former ambassador Frederick Vreeland, on the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States.

JCU Hosts Debate on the “Geopolitical Dimensions of the A.I. Race”

JCU Hosts Debate on the “Geopolitical Dimensions of the A.I. Race”

John Cabot University hosted an online roundtable called “The Global A.I. Race. Geopolitical Dimensions of the A.I. Race and the European Human-Centric Model,” on October 30, 2020.

The World of Venture Capitals: A Talk with Niccolò Sanarico, Investment Manager

The World of Venture Capitals: A Talk with Niccolò Sanarico, Investment Manager

Business Professor Riccardo Maiolini’s Strategic Decisions in Entrepreneurship class welcomed Niccolò Sanarico for a talk called “Introduction to Venture Capital: How VC Firms Evaluate an Investment Opportunity,” on November 5, 2020.

JCU to Offer Remote Course in English Language for University Studies in Spring 2021

JCU to Offer Remote Course in English Language for University Studies in Spring 2021

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that the English Language for University Studies (ENLUS-2) course will be offered remotely in Spring 2021, following the success of the Fall term’s online course.

John Cabot University Now Accepting Duolingo Test Results for English Proficiency

John Cabot University Now Accepting Duolingo Test Results for English Proficiency

John Cabot University’s Admissions Office is happy to announce that we are now accepting Duolingo Test Results.

JCU Alumnus Daryush Arabnia Elected President of UCIF Industrial Organization

JCU Alumnus Daryush Arabnia Elected President of UCIF Industrial Organization

John Cabot University alumnus Daryush Arabnia was recently elected President of UCIF (Unione Costruttori Impianti di Finitura), the Italian association of producers of automobile finishing plants.

Professor Thomas Aichner on 25 Years of Social Media

Professor Thomas Aichner on 25 Years of Social Media

JCU Marketing Professor Thomas Aichner recently published an article called “Twenty-Five Years of Social Media: A Review of Social Media Applications and Definitions from 1994 to 2019“ on Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., a leading independent publisher of scientific, technical, and medical content.

A Glimpse Into JCU: Second Academic Webinar Series

A Glimpse Into JCU: Second Academic Webinar Series

John Cabot University’s Admissions Office is happy to announce the second round of the Academic Webinar Series. Featuring alumni and current JCU professors, the series aims to help prospective students and parents get a special glimpse into the academics at JCU.

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Participates in Messina/Taormina Conference

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Participates in Messina/Taormina Conference

Francesco Lapenta, Founding Director of the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies participated in "The Messina/Taormina Conference: The Future of Europe in the 21st Century," held from October 2 to 5, 2020.

JCU and UNICRI Present 2nd Edition of “Specialized Course on Food Security at the Time of COVID-19”

JCU and UNICRI Present 2nd Edition of “Specialized Course on Food Security at the Time of COVID-19”

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in cooperation with JCU, is organizing the second edition of the “Specialized Course on Food and Nutrition Security at the time of COVID-19,” which will be delivered online from 23 to 27 November 2020.  

Dream Big, Dream Small: A Children’s Book by Visiting Professor Elissa Ruffino

Dream Big, Dream Small: A Children’s Book by Visiting Professor Elissa Ruffino

Professor Elissa Ruffino recently wrote a book entitled, Dream Big, Dream Small, dedicated to the Hon. Frank J. Guarini, former U.S. Congressman and Chairman Emeritus of the JCU Board of Trustees.

Virtual Open Day in Italian on October 26: B.A. and Continuing Education Programs

Virtual Open Day in Italian on October 26: B.A. and Continuing Education Programs

On October 26, 2020 at 6 PM, John Cabot University will hold a virtual open day in Italian to present Bachelor’s degrees (B.A.) and Continuing Education programs (Master Post Laurea). The open day is aimed at high school students and university graduates. 

John Cabot University Mourns Passing of Beloved Former Trustee Peter Secchia

John Cabot University Mourns Passing of Beloved Former Trustee Peter Secchia

The John Cabot University community is saddened to announce that Peter Secchia, a former member of the JCU Board of Trustees and great friend of the University, passed away on October 21.

Professor Thomas Aichner Keynote Speaker at Mass Customization Event

Professor Thomas Aichner Keynote Speaker at Mass Customization Event

John Cabot University’s Marketing Professor Thomas Aichner was invited as a keynote speaker at the event “Mass-customization: make it real!” on September 15, 2020.