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President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Canadian Daily Globe and Mail on Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Italy

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Canadian Daily Globe and Mail on Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Italy

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Canadian daily The Globe and Mail on Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Italy.

The Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation Hosts Author Matthew Kneale

The Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation Hosts Author Matthew Kneale

On Wednesday, June 3, the JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation was pleased to host author Matthew Kneale for a reading of excerpts from several of his works, including ‘An Atheist’s History of Belief, and ‘English Passengers.’

JCU Department of Communications Welcomes Liberian-Italian Rapper Anna Maria Gehnyei (Karima 2G)

JCU Department of Communications Welcomes Liberian-Italian Rapper Anna Maria Gehnyei (Karima 2G)

Gehnyei explores issues of race, ethnicity, and national identity through her political commentary, lyrics, and videos.

Prof. Federigo Argentieri to Present Paper at International Conference in Padua

Prof. Federigo Argentieri to Present Paper at International Conference in Padua

Professor Federigo Argentieri is scheduled to present a paper entitled "Finland 1939, Hungary 1956, Yugoslavia 1991 and Ukraine 2013: A Comparative Assessment of Crucial World Crises" at the international conference on "Post Communism and Identities - East European Perspectives", organized by the prestigious Galilean School of Padua.

What’s Next for the Class of 2015? Meet Nine of our Recent Graduates

What’s Next for the Class of 2015? Meet Nine of our Recent Graduates

Now that the Class of 2015 has graduated, see where nine of them are headed next.

JCU Department of Communications Welcomes Director Fred Kuwornu

JCU Department of Communications Welcomes Director Fred Kuwornu

Kuwornu's film "18 IUS SOLI" (2012) examines issues of race, ethnicity, and national identity.

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer I 2015 Students

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer I 2015 Students

The John Cabot University community is pleased to welcome students to Summer Session I 2015. JCU is committed to facilitating new Study Abroad and Degree Seeking students’ transition to campus life and the city of Rome.

JCU Professor Shannon Russell Contributes to BBC Radio 4 Program “The Ghetto Inglese”

JCU Professor Shannon Russell Contributes to BBC Radio 4 Program “The Ghetto Inglese”

The area around the Spanish Steps got its name because it was a favorite meeting place for English artists and writers, as well as Grand Tourists and later nineteenth century travelers.

President Pavoncello Invited to Inaugural Symposium on International Liberal Education at Yale-NUS College in Singapore

President Pavoncello Invited to Inaugural Symposium on International Liberal Education at Yale-NUS College in Singapore

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello has been invited to participate in Yale-NUS’s Inaugural Symposium on Liberal Education, to be held on October 11, 2015. The symposium will gather international thought leaders in higher education and explore fundamental questions facing the future of higher education across the world.

Congratulations to Class of 2015 Valedictorians Loredana Mihani and Stanislav Rudoi!

Congratulations to Class of 2015 Valedictorians Loredana Mihani and Stanislav Rudoi!

For the first time in the history of John Cabot University we have two Valedictorians: Loredana Mihani and Stanislav Rudoi.

President Pavoncello Interviewed by Bloomberg News on Electoral Reform in Italy

President Pavoncello Interviewed by Bloomberg News on Electoral Reform in Italy

John Cabot University Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Bloomberg News on Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's effort to overhaul the country's electoral system. The article appeared in numerous publications, including the Chicago Tribune.

Communications Major Jasmine Manari’s Short Film Selected for Los Angeles Cinefest and Sydney Transgender International Film Festival

Communications Major Jasmine Manari’s Short Film Selected for Los Angeles Cinefest and Sydney Transgender International Film Festival

Congratulations to JCU Communications major Jasmine Manari, whose short film Espiazioni (Atonement) has been selected for the Los Angeles Cinefest and the Sydney Transgender International Film Festival.

Lady Gladiators Wins First Place in Roman Universities’ Championship

Lady Gladiators Wins First Place in Roman Universities’ Championship

On April 29, the JCU Lady Gladiators took home the Roman Universities League championship trophy in a 5-4 victory over Foro Italico.

Commencement 2015 Special Guests: Ambassador Phillips and Author Dacia Maraini

Commencement 2015 Special Guests: Ambassador Phillips and Author Dacia Maraini

The Class of 2015, with its 148 students representing 27 countries, is the largest in JCU history. The University’s 43rd ceremony will take place at the Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome.

STAND Members Attend Vigil Commemorating Migrant Lives Lost at Sea

STAND Members Attend Vigil Commemorating Migrant Lives Lost at Sea

Every Friday, John Cabot University’s STAND club members spend their morning volunteering at the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center.

JCU Community Expresses Solidarity with People of Nepal

JCU Community Expresses Solidarity with People of Nepal

JCU wishes to express its solidarity with the people of Nepal in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Saturday, April 25.

John Cabot University Celebrates 2015 Student Award Ceremony

John Cabot University Celebrates 2015 Student Award Ceremony

President Franco Pavoncello, Vice President and Dean Mary Merva, and Vice President Andrea Giummarra praised this year's group of winners, not just for their impressive academic achievements, but also for the many ways in which they have contributed to the growth of John Cabot University.

John Cabot University New York City Gala Featured on i-Italy TV

John Cabot University New York City Gala Featured on i-Italy TV

On April 14th, i-Italy TV published a video about the JCU New York Gala, which was held on March 31 at the Union League Club.

Volunteer in an Italian National Park in May with JCU Grassroots

Volunteer in an Italian National Park in May with JCU Grassroots

Live and learn with us this summer in wild Abruzzo!

Professor Paola Castelli Gives Presentation at Society for Research in Child Development Conference in Philadelphia

Professor Paola Castelli Gives Presentation at Society for Research in Child Development Conference in Philadelphia

Prof. Castelli presented her research "Monitoring Memory Absence: from Disqualifying to Diagnostic Monitoring."