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The Class of 2013 in Facts and Figures

The Class of 2013 in Facts and Figures

We at John Cabot University are incredibly proud of the Class of 2013, the largest class in JCU history, and we are looking forward to seeing our graduates develop as the future leaders of their generation.

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

The 2013 edition of the Summer School on Human Rights offers a course focusing on the achievements and failings of the human rights system in addressing social, political and economic inequalities specifically affecting women.

JCU Hosts English Language for University Studies Program Graduation

JCU Hosts English Language for University Studies Program Graduation

On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 the Aula Magna Regina hosted the ENLUS graduation. ENLUS is John Cabot University's English Language for University Studies (ENLUS) Program for students whose level of English does not yet qualify them for entry to the University.

Congratulations to Class of 2013 Valedictorian Kirila Cvetkovska!

Congratulations to Class of 2013 Valedictorian Kirila Cvetkovska!

John Cabot University's Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2013 - Kirila Cvetkovska.

JCU Students Showcase Talents in Spring 2013 Art Show!

JCU Students Showcase Talents in Spring 2013 Art Show!

This celebration of student art work, which has been held every semester since 1999, is a way for students to share their work with each other and with the JCU community.

Professor Scarpa Contributes to Drafting Guidelines of Italian Cooperation for Development in Cultural Heritage

Professor Scarpa Contributes to Drafting Guidelines of Italian Cooperation for Development in Cultural Heritage

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approved and published on its web-site the Guidelines of the Italian Cooperation for Development on Cultural Heritage and Development and the Strategy of the Italian Cooperation for Development in the same field. Both documents were the result of a project that saw the participation of JCU Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science Silvia Scarpa.

Professor Pietro Paganini Publishes Article in Prestigious Italian Daily

Professor Pietro Paganini Publishes Article in Prestigious Italian Daily

Professor Pietro Paganini, who teaches in the Department of Business Administration at John Cabot University, recently published an article in the prestigious Italian daily Corriere della Sera on how education needs to encourage research, critical thinking, and creativity in order to prepare students for future challenges.

JCU’s Theater Group Performs “Grease”

JCU’s Theater Group Performs “Grease”

It was a production that almost didn't happen: When the play's director left unexpectedly about a month before the show's opening, the Spring 2013 production of Grease came dangerously close to a halt.

JCU Students Get a Taste of the Beauty of Tuscany

JCU Students Get a Taste of the Beauty of Tuscany

The months of rain that Italy endured this past winter have created an absolutely beautiful spring! The students who attended the Tuscany Weekend Trip (April 19-21), with JCU Student Services, witnessed this first hand.

Professor Inge Lyse Hansen Publishes Book on Ancient City of Butrint

Professor Inge Lyse Hansen Publishes Book on Ancient City of Butrint

JCU art history professor Inge L. Hansen is the editor of the most recent monograph on the excavations of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint (ancient Buthrotum) in Albania.

JCU Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at the 2013 MPSA

JCU Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at the 2013 MPSA

JCU Political Science and International Affairs Professor Lars Rensmann presented his research on global constitutionalism at the 2013 Midwestern Political Science Association (MPSA) Annual Conference

Wilhelmina Holladay to be JCU’s Distinguished Commencement Speaker

Wilhelmina Holladay to be JCU’s Distinguished Commencement Speaker

President Franco Pavoncello is very pleased to announce that John Cabot University's distinguished Commencement Speaker will be Wilhelmina Cole Holladay.

JCU Welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program

JCU Welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program

Students of the Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance taking steps to career success through preparation for the CFA Program

Successful 2012-2013 Academic Year for the JCU MUN Society

Successful 2012-2013 Academic Year for the JCU MUN Society

This year JCU's MUN Society has had another remarkably successful year. This year students attended the Oxford International Model United Nations, Stockholm Model United Nations (at the Stockholm School of Economics), RomeMUN, and WorldMUN in Melbourne (hosted by Harvard University).

John Cabot University Welcomes Renowned Author Barry Callaghan

John Cabot University Welcomes Renowned Author Barry Callaghan

Distinguished Canadian novelist, poet, and journalist Barry Callaghan, in Italy to launch the Italian translation of his book Hogg. The Poems and Drawings, entertained and challenged students in Professor Brunella Antomarini's Philosophy and Art and Beauty class on April 3rd.

JCU Alumni Accepted to Prestigious Master’s Programs

JCU Alumni Accepted to Prestigious Master’s Programs

Learn how John Cabot University changed their lives and helped them reach their potential.

Professor Tiziana Provvidera Publishes Book on Justus Lipsius

Professor Tiziana Provvidera Publishes Book on Justus Lipsius

John Cabot University Humanities Professor Tiziana Provvidera recently published Etica e politica in Giusto Lipsio: Aristotelismo, cristianesimo e antiumanesimo (Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Filosofici Press, Naples).

Congratulations to Leonardo Quattrucci for his Acceptance to Oxford

Congratulations to Leonardo Quattrucci for his Acceptance to Oxford

"Thanks to the students, professors and opportunities I found at JCU, I have developed a global vision and solution-oriented analytical skills that will allow me to compete and thrive at Oxford and in any international context."

JCU Men’s Soccer Team Defeats Roma Tre 2-1: Go Gladiators!

JCU Men’s Soccer Team Defeats Roma Tre 2-1: Go Gladiators!

The Gladiators finished their spring semester regular season undefeated, with only 1 tie! They are the second seed in the Roman University's Champions league playoffs which start after spring break.

Student Government Hosts International Student Leadership Conference

Student Government Hosts International Student Leadership Conference

The John Cabot University Student Government was pleased to host the 4th Annual International Student Leadership Conference at the campus of John Cabot University in Rome on March 7th through March 10th, 2013