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Institute of Future and Innovation Studies co-organizes High-Level Workshop on UN New Global Deal in Geneva

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies co-organizes High-Level Workshop on UN New Global Deal in Geneva

John Cabot University is proud to announce that Director of Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Francesco Lapenta participated in a significant closed-door workshop in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 23, 2023.

JCU Announces 2022-2023 Faculty Development Awards

JCU Announces 2022-2023 Faculty Development Awards

John Cabot University’s Dean of Academic Affairs Stefano Arnone is pleased to announce the JCU Faculty Development Funds (FDC) awarded for the academic year 2022-2023

JCU Delegation Participates in Student Leader Global Summit

JCU Delegation Participates in Student Leader Global Summit

A delegation of five JCU students participated in the Student Leader Global Summit held in Rome from July 13 to 15, 2023.

JCU Student Davide Ebraheem at Italgas: The Powerhouse Behind Italy’s Energy Supply

JCU Student Davide Ebraheem at Italgas: The Powerhouse Behind Italy’s Energy Supply

On June 15, 2023, John Cabot University student Davide Ebraheem, a Marketing major and Entrepreneurship minor, took part in the event "People Power", hosted by Italgas, the renowned Italian energy company.

A Runner at Heart: Meet Alumnus Nicholas Modlin

A Runner at Heart: Meet Alumnus Nicholas Modlin

Throughout his studies, Nicholas founded a small contractor business, coaching local high school runners, and developing his university’s first math tutoring center.

JCU Co-hosts Inaugural Rome Summer Seminars on Religion and Global Politics

JCU Co-hosts Inaugural Rome Summer Seminars on Religion and Global Politics

The two-week program welcomed 17 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows working at the intersection of religious studies and international affairs for a full schedule of writing workshops, graduate seminars, public events.

What’s Next for the Class of 2023? Meet Eight Recent Graduates

What’s Next for the Class of 2023? Meet Eight Recent Graduates

As the 2022/2023 Academic Year comes to an end, we've reached out to a few recent graduates to see where they're headed next.

The Dynamic Role of an Events Coordinator: Meet Azelya Terzi

The Dynamic Role of an Events Coordinator: Meet Azelya Terzi

Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Azelya Terzi is Events Coordinator at John Cabot University. Azelya is also a JCU alumna, having graduated in 2019 with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Business Administration.

JCU Art and Design Department Hosts Street Photography Exhibition

JCU Art and Design Department Hosts Street Photography Exhibition

JCU's Art and Design department hosted a street photography exhibition at the Basilica of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini’s construction walls December 1, 2022.

JCU Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the U.N. Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflicts

JCU Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the U.N. Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflicts

On November 23, 2022, JCU welcomed Virginia Gamba, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflicts (SRSG CAAC), to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the mandate’s creation by the UN General Assembly.

John Cabot University Community Celebrates Sustainability Month

John Cabot University Community Celebrates Sustainability Month

During Sustainability month, JCU promotes various events to showcase the student body’s commitment to go green with JCU's Grassroots club.

JCU Volunteers Partner with Vo.Re.Co. Center to Serve Local Community

JCU Volunteers Partner with Vo.Re.Co. Center to Serve Local Community

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, JCU student volunteers serve meals and distribute food to local communities at the Vo.Re.Co. center in Rome.

Professor Alina Sorgner Launches Frank J. Guarini School of Business Research Workshops

Professor Alina Sorgner Launches Frank J. Guarini School of Business Research Workshops

The JCU Department of Business Administration held the first edition of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business’ series of research workshops, organized by Professor Alina Sorgner. Students from various disciplines presented research projects to foster academic discussion.

The Power of Writing: Visiting Student Reagan Davison

The Power of Writing: Visiting Student Reagan Davison

Reagan Davison, a senior at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, studied abroad at JCU in Summer 2022. Her book, If a Thousand Lovers Spoke at Once (2022), contains various poems about her journey to achieve self-love despite her tribulations. 

JCU Hosts International Press Correspondents on Italian Elections

JCU Hosts International Press Correspondents on Italian Elections

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted international press correspondents on the Italian Elections on September 14, 2022. Discussions about Italy's political system and the various scenarios about the elections were discussed with international media.

Translation Talks: JCU Welcomes Renowned Author and Translator Claudia Durastanti

Translation Talks: JCU Welcomes Renowned Author and Translator Claudia Durastanti

John Cabot University presented “Translation Talks” featuring Italian-American author and translator Claudia Durastanti on September 12, 2022. The event is the first installment of an ongoing series focusing on translation. English professor Alessandra Grego introduced Durastanti, and Professor Berenice Cocciolillo moderated the discussion.  

Finding your Community: Student Setara Rahimi

Finding your Community: Student Setara Rahimi

Setara Rahimi transferred to JCU from the American University of Afghanistan, and is currently studying Business Administration.

Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi Launches Project To Support Female Entrepreneurs in Namibia and Zambia

Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi Launches Project To Support Female Entrepreneurs in Namibia and Zambia

In the beginning of July Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi, together with her Latvian diaspora NGO #esiLV (Economic Cooperation and Investments in Latvia), launched a new bi-annual project to provide an entrepreneurial certificate program and an official platform to female entrepreneurs in Namibia and Zambia.

Meet International Affairs Alumna Ingeborg Gruenwald

Meet International Affairs Alumna Ingeborg Gruenwald

Ingeborg Gruenwald, who hails from Trieste, Italy, graduated from JCU in May 2022. In the fall, Inge will pursue a Master’s degree on the Political Economy of Europe and China at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Media and the Environment: Alumna Elisabetta Petrucci

Media and the Environment: Alumna Elisabetta Petrucci

Elisabetta Petrucci, born and raised in Rome, graduated from JCU in May 2019. She has a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Entrepreneurship.  Elisabetta is currently pursuing her Master’s in Cultural Encounters and Communication at Roskilde University in Denmark.