Academics News

Department of Modern Languages Presents Stiletto Killer by Alexis Rhone Fancher

Department of Modern Languages Presents Stiletto Killer by Alexis Rhone Fancher

On June 15, 2023, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation at John Cabot University presented Stiletto Killer, an anthology of poetry by Alexis Rhone Fancher, translated into Italian and published by Ensemble (2022)

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa and Student Eleonora Cammarano Present Paper at Human Rights Conference

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa and Student Eleonora Cammarano Present Paper at Human Rights Conference

From April 30th to May 2nd, JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa and student Eleonora Cammarano participated in the Challenging Borders in Domestic and International Human Rights Conference held at Albion College (Albion, Michigan, USA).

Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation Welcomes Susan Bradley Smith 

Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation Welcomes Susan Bradley Smith 

On May 24, the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation kicked off its Summer 2023 events with a reading by this year’s Writer in Residence, Australian author and feminist scholar Susan Bradley Smith.

Meet Inaugural Director of the Upcoming M.A. in International Affairs Professor Michael Driessen

Meet Inaugural Director of the Upcoming M.A. in International Affairs Professor Michael Driessen

Professor Michael Driessen was recently appointed inaugural Director of the soon to be launched M.A. in International Affairs.

A Liberal Arts Approach to Business: Director Silvia Carnini Pulino

A Liberal Arts Approach to Business: Director Silvia Carnini Pulino

Professor Silvia Carnini Pulino joined the JCU Business Administration Department in 2002, and she was recently appointed Director of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business.

JCU and UNICRI Announce Eighth Edition of Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Announce Eighth Edition of Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in collaboration with John Cabot University, is happy to announce the eighth edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights, which will be delivered from July 10 to 14, 2023.

John Cabot University Rated Top University for Studying Abroad

John Cabot University Rated Top University for Studying Abroad

John Cabot University was recently rated top university for studying abroad by GoAbroad.com, the leading online search engine for international travel programs.

Professor Lila Yawn on the Fifth Anniversary of the M.A. in Art History

Professor Lila Yawn on the Fifth Anniversary of the M.A. in Art History

The M.A. in Art History, the first graduate degree program in art history based entirely in Rome offered by a U.S.-accredited university, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.

Meet Dean of Academic Affairs Stefano Arnone

Meet Dean of Academic Affairs Stefano Arnone

Stefano Arnone is Associate Professor of Mathematics at John Cabot University. Voted JCU Professor of the Year in 2017, Professor Arnone was appointed Dean of Academic Affairs in July 2022.

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.

Meet Editor-in-Chief of JCU’s Student Run Newspaper, Ilenia Reale

Meet Editor-in-Chief of JCU’s Student Run Newspaper, Ilenia Reale

Ilenia Reale is a Communications major and Business Administration minor from Rome. She is editor in chief of the JCU student run newspaper The Matthew. She has worked as student ambassador for Italian admissions office, and currently is an Assistant Orientation leader.  

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Seventh Edition of Summer Course on Migration and Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Seventh Edition of Summer Course on Migration and Human Rights

The seventh edition of the Summer Course on Migration and Human Rights, organized by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in collaboration with John Cabot University, was successfully delivered in a hybrid format from July 11 to 15, 2022.

Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation Welcomes Poet James Arthur

Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation Welcomes Poet James Arthur

On May 24, the JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation welcomed renowned poet and Summer 2022 Writer in Residence, James Arthur, for a reading of his poetry.

JCU and UNICRI Announce Seventh Edition of Summer Course on Migration and Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Announce Seventh Edition of Summer Course on Migration and Human Rights

UNICRI in collaboration with John Cabot University, is happy to announce the seventh edition of the Summer Course on Migration and Human Rights, which will be delivered online from July 11 to 15, 2022.

“Wholesome Agent of Chaos”: Psychology Professor Merel Keijsers

“Wholesome Agent of Chaos”: Psychology Professor Merel Keijsers

Born and raised in Amsterdam, psychology professor Merel Keijsers recently joined JCU’s faculty. She holds an M.A. in Statistics, one in Social Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Social Robotics.

The JCU Art History MA Program Through the Eyes of Four Students

The JCU Art History MA Program Through the Eyes of Four Students

John Cabot University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Art History, which welcomed its inaugural class in Fall 2017, is the first graduate degree program in art history based entirely in Rome offered by a U.S. accredited university.

Art, Passion, and Education: Art History Professor Crispin Corrado

Art, Passion, and Education: Art History Professor Crispin Corrado

Professor Crispin Corrado is a classical archaeologist specializing in Roman art. She has fieldwork experience in Pompeii and has worked as a curator in several museums in the U.S. and Italy. She currently teaches Art History courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Art All Around Us: Meet Art History Professor Cornelia Lauf

Art All Around Us: Meet Art History Professor Cornelia Lauf

Professor Cornelia Lauf, who teaches in the Art History M.A. program, has organized and curated exhibitions throughout the USA and in Europe. She began her career at the Guggenheim Museum, served as Editor-in-Chief of Imschoot, Uitgevers, in Belgium, co-founded Three Star Books in Paris, and has produced numerous books and editions with contemporary artists.

Language is Key: Classics Professor Danica Pušić

Language is Key: Classics Professor Danica Pušić

Born and raised in Novi Sad, Serbia, Classics Professor Danica Pušić teaches Latin and Ancient Greek at JCU. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Linguistics at Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, and she is also the official translator and interpreter at the Rome Criminal Tribunal (Italian – Serbo-Croatian; Serbo-Croatian – Italian). 

JCU and MIP Politecnico di Milano Launch Partnership for Rome-based Executive MBA in Italian

JCU and MIP Politecnico di Milano Launch Partnership for Rome-based Executive MBA in Italian

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the launch of a partnership with MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business for a unique Rome-based Executive MBA.