Academics News

JCU Welcomes Ridaje Founders Di Ciaccio and Mongelli

JCU Welcomes Ridaje Founders Di Ciaccio and Mongelli

On October 16, Lorenzo Di Ciaccio and Luca Mongelli, co-founders of the startup Ridaje, were guests in Professor Versari's Social Entrepreneurship course.

Uncivil War: Author Huw Bennett on the Northern Irish Conflict

Uncivil War: Author Huw Bennett on the Northern Irish Conflict

On October 25, Professor Tholens welcomed author Huw Bennett to discuss about his newly released book "Uncivil War: The British Army and the Troubles, 1966-1975."

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

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

The eighth edition of the JCU-UNICRI Summer School on Migration and Human Rights was held at John Cabot University from July 10 to 14, 2023.

JCU Signs MoU with Global Governance Institute in Brussels

JCU Signs MoU with Global Governance Institute in Brussels

JCU and the Global Governance Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new partnership for cooperating in the fields of Global Affairs and International Studies.

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.