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Italy Update: Rome, the Five Star Movement and the Referendum

Italy Update: Rome, the Five Star Movement and the Referendum

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs welcomed seven members of the foreign press for a roundtable discussion on October 4

The Frohring Library Presents JCU Authors 2016

The Frohring Library Presents JCU Authors 2016

As part of the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of Dr. Franco Pavoncello's investiture as President of JCU, the Frohring Library has organized JCU Authors 2016, an exhibit showcasing the intellectual production of the university faculty.

Interview With Professor Sorgner Published In Polish News Magazine

Interview With Professor Sorgner Published In Polish News Magazine

On September 27, 2016 the news magazine Polityka published an interview with Philosophy Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner.

A Decade of Leadership: The Matthew Interviews President Pavoncello

A Decade of Leadership: The Matthew Interviews President Pavoncello

This year John Cabot University is celebrating President Franco Pavoncello’s 10th anniversary. A series of events have been organized to honor his leadership. The Matthew sat down with President Pavoncello in the office for an interview

Three JCU Students To Receive America Award by Italy-USA Foundation

Three JCU Students To Receive America Award by Italy-USA Foundation

On Thursday, October 6 2016, three JCU students, Shelby Leigh Bradley (BA in Marketing, Minor in Italian Studies), Gillian Rose McMurray (BA in Communications) and Emelia Trop (BA in Classical Studies, Minor in Philosophy) will be awarded medals of the Italian Parliament by the Italy-USA Foundation.

Delegation from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law Visits JCU

Delegation from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law Visits JCU

On Monday, September 26, John Cabot University hosted an important visit from the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (SHUPL), the second largest university in the city.

Professor Watson Curates Art Exhibition “Transnational Capitalism Examined”

Professor Watson Curates Art Exhibition “Transnational Capitalism Examined”

Communications Professor Mike Watson will curate a double solo exhibition of the Austrian artist Oliver Ressler, titled Transnational Capitalism Examined.

Professor Sorgner Publishes New Monograph on Transhumanism

Professor Sorgner Publishes New Monograph on Transhumanism

Philosophy Professor Stefan Sorgner's new monograph Transhumanism: "The Most Dangerous Idea in the World"!? will be published in German by Herder. It will come out on September 29th, 2016.

JCU Institute of Entrepreneurship Welcomes CEO “Fairbooks”

JCU Institute of Entrepreneurship Welcomes CEO “Fairbooks”

On Monday September 19, 2016 Professor Daniele Pica’s BUS/CMS 361 class and the Institute of Entrepreneurship welcomed Diego Banovaz, a young entrepreneur from Trieste, Italy.

JCU Marketing Club and Capstone Seminar Class to Assist Local Groups with Strategic Planning

JCU Marketing Club and Capstone Seminar Class to Assist Local Groups with Strategic Planning

Hanna Suni and Olga Plyaskina from the Professional Women's Association (PWA) presented two strategic opportunities to the seniors of the Strategic Marketing Management (MKT490) class and the John Cabot University Marketing Club.

JCU Career Services and Randstad Offer Free Seminars

JCU Career Services and Randstad Offer Free Seminars

Randstad, worldwide HR service leader, in collaboration with JCU Center for Career Services, will offer free orientation seminars to job market to JCU students and upcoming graduates.

Faculty Development Funds Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to announce the JCU Faculty Development Funds (FDC) awarded for the academic year 2015-2016.

The Albert Walker Fuller Prize 2016/2017

The Albert Walker Fuller Prize 2016/2017

The Albert Walker Fuller Prize Committee invites students, alumni, faculty, and staff to apply for The Albert Walker Fuller Prize in Communication.

JCU Sends Condolences to American University of Afghanistan

JCU Sends Condolences to American University of Afghanistan

John Cabot University expresses its deepest sorrow for yesterday's heinous attack against our sister institution, the American University of Afghanistan. We send our most heartfelt condolences to President Mark English and the entire AUAF Community in this tragic and painful moment.

Welcome to the Fall 2016 Semester at JCU

Welcome to the Fall 2016 Semester at JCU

The John Cabot University community is pleased to welcome new and returning degree seeking and study abroad students to campus this fall.

Professor Argentieri Reviews Serhii Plokhii

Professor Argentieri Reviews Serhii Plokhii

Political Science Professor Federigo Argentieri published a lengthy review of Harvard historian Serhii Plokhii's recent book The Last Empire - The Final Days of the Soviet Union in "La Lettura," the weekly cultural supplement of Italy's main daily Corriere della Sera.

Professor Sorgner at European Cultural Capital 2016

Professor Sorgner at European Cultural Capital 2016

JCU Philosophy Professor Stefan Sorgner discussed the relevance of utopias for the future of Europe at a European Cultural Capital 2016 event in Wroclaw, Poland.

JCU Expresses Solidarity after Earthquake in Central Italy

JCU Expresses Solidarity after Earthquake in Central Italy

The John Cabot University community wishes to express its solidarity and condolences to the families affected by the earthquake that took place in central Italy last night.

Alumnus Renzo Agresta Represents Brazil at Rio 2016

Alumnus Renzo Agresta Represents Brazil at Rio 2016

John Cabot University alumnus Renzo Agresta (Class of 2008) represents Brazil in the category of Men's Sabre Individual Fencing at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

JCU to Launch Art History MA in Fall 2017

JCU to Launch Art History MA in Fall 2017

John Cabot University is delighted to announce the inauguration of its new Master of Arts in Art History in the Fall semester of 2017. The degree will be the first US-accredited MA in the history of art based entirely in Rome.