Academics News

Data and Policy Making: JCU Welcomes Gero Carletto from the World Bank

Data and Policy Making: JCU Welcomes Gero Carletto from the World Bank

On November 26th, 2024, students in Professor Sergio Scicchitano’s Econometrics class had the honor of attending a seminar by Gero Carletto, Senior Manager in the Development Data Group at the World Bank and the Interim Director of the World Bank Group’s Institute for Economic Development (IED).

Art History MA Students Present Their Theses

Art History MA Students Present Their Theses

On December 13 and 14, 2024, John Cabot University Master of Arts in Art History candidates presented their final theses.

JCU International Business Students Present Capstone Projects

JCU International Business Students Present Capstone Projects

On December 4, 2024, students from the International Business Capstone course presented their work to their family, friends and the JCU community at the dedicated event in the Aula Magna Regina.

Prove Yourself Wrong: Meet Communications Major Giorgia Zampini

Prove Yourself Wrong: Meet Communications Major Giorgia Zampini

Giorgia is a Communications major and Digital Media Art and Production minor from Rome. In Fall 2024, she was an intern at JCU’s Web Communications Office. She is also an Orientation Leader and contributor for The Matthew.

John Cabot University to Launch Major in Art and Design in Fall 2025

John Cabot University to Launch Major in Art and Design in Fall 2025

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the launch of a new Art and Design major starting in Fall 2025.

A Look Into the Mind’s Eye: JCU Welcomes Professor Alfredo Spagna

A Look Into the Mind’s Eye: JCU Welcomes Professor Alfredo Spagna

JCU welcomed Professor Alfredo Spagna for an open lecture titled “A Look into the Mind’s Eye: Understanding Visual Imagery through its Role in High-level Cognition.” The lecture provided several interesting insights into the science behind Visual Mental Imagery (VMI) and the role VMI plays in our daily life.

The Art Reporter: Meet Art History Major Aleksandra Nasobina

The Art Reporter: Meet Art History Major Aleksandra Nasobina

Aleksandra is pursuing a degree in Art History and she’s the President of the JCU Art History Society. She also runs a TikTok channel, The Art Report, where she discusses all things art.

Diplomacy is Key: Meet International Affairs Major Harman Singh

Diplomacy is Key: Meet International Affairs Major Harman Singh

Originally hailing from India, Harman grew up in the States. He is an International Affairs major, the Vice president of Student Government, and President of the International Relations Society.

It’s a Kind of (Movie) Magic: Meet Double Major Student Max Nokes

It’s a Kind of (Movie) Magic: Meet Double Major Student Max Nokes

Max grew up between Seattle, Washington and New Jersey and he’s pursuing a double major in Communications and History. He is the Film Appreciation Club Vice president, Student Government social media manager, and Communications department representative.

Head Librarian Livia Piotto Publishes Chapters in Two Books of the American Library Association

Head Librarian Livia Piotto Publishes Chapters in Two Books of the American Library Association

Livia Piotto, who has been JCU’s Head Librarian since 2022, has written two chapters for publications of the American Library Association

Home Away from Home: Meet International Business Student Leonardo Di Franco-Cascone

Home Away from Home: Meet International Business Student Leonardo Di Franco-Cascone

Raised between LA and Rome, Leonardo is an International Business major and a Marketing minor. Because of his passion for movies and the open discussions they offer, he is the President of the Film Appreciation Club.

Meet Psychology Alumna Nicole Girardi

Meet Psychology Alumna Nicole Girardi

Nicole, class of 2024, graduated from JCU with a major in Psychology and a minor in Legal Studies. She is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College, in New York.

Meet Classical Studies Student Helena Hollander 

Meet Classical Studies Student Helena Hollander 

Helena has come all the way from Oregon to pursue a BA in Classical Studies. She told us all about her experience as an American in Italy and why Classics are still important.

Call for Papers: “The Social Life of Rome’s Rivers,” 5 – 6 June 2025, JCU

Call for Papers: “The Social Life of Rome’s Rivers,” 5 – 6 June 2025, JCU

This conference plans to bridge the many approaches that engage with the sociocultural, economic, and political relevance of Rome's rivers.

In Conversation with Studio Art Professor Catherine Biocca

In Conversation with Studio Art Professor Catherine Biocca

Catherine Biocca has been teaching at JCU since 2020. She's an artist and her projects have been showcased internationally. Most recently, she was awarded the ALA Art Prize.

JCU Hosts “Teaching and Writing with AI”

JCU Hosts “Teaching and Writing with AI”

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, John Cabot University hosted an event titled "Teaching and Writing with AI."

Why We Need the Humanities: JCU Welcomes Nicola Gardini from Oxford University

Why We Need the Humanities: JCU Welcomes Nicola Gardini from Oxford University

On September 18, 2024, the Department of Modern Languages and Literature welcomed Nicola Gardini, Professor of Italian and Comparative Literature at Oxford University for a lecture entitled “Why We Need the Humanities.”

Frohring Library Launches “ScholarShip:”JCU Digital Archive

Frohring Library Launches “ScholarShip:”JCU Digital Archive

The Frohring Library at John Cabot University is pleased to announce the official launch of its new institutional repository, John Cabot University ScholarShip – Digital Archive.

Using the Past for the Present International Conference to be held at JCU on March 28-29

Using the Past for the Present International Conference to be held at JCU on March 28-29

The international conference Using the Past for the Present: Medieval Narratives in Modern Political and Religious Discourse will be held in Rome on March 28-29, 2025, at Jonh Cabot University, Guarini Campus.

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Ninth Edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Ninth Edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

The ninth edition of the JCU-UNICRI Summer School on Migration and Human Rights was held at John Cabot University from July 8 to 12, 2024.