Faculty News

Professor James Schwarten Curates Art Exhibit in Rome: “Danish Impressionists in Abruzzo”

Professor James Schwarten Curates Art Exhibit in Rome: “Danish Impressionists in Abruzzo”

JCU Professor of Italian Studies James Schwarten is among the curators of the art exhibit "Danish Impressionists in Abruzzo."

Alberese Archaeological Project Wins $7000 Research Grant

Alberese Archaeological Project Wins $7000 Research Grant

The Alberese Archaeological Project has been awarded the prestigious Rakow Grant for research by the Corning Museum of Glass (NY).

President Franco Pavoncello Lectures at Marquette and Michigan State

President Franco Pavoncello Lectures at Marquette and Michigan State

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello recently gave the lecture "A Third Republic? Italian Politics Between Promise and Populism" at Michigan State and Marquette Universities.

Professor Pietro Paganini Publishes Article in Prestigious Italian Daily

Professor Pietro Paganini Publishes Article in Prestigious Italian Daily

Professor Pietro Paganini recently published an article in the Italian daily Corriere della Sera on how the creation of specialized production zones on Italian soil will benefit the country economically.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Prime Minister’s Efforts

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Prime Minister’s Efforts

On March 22nd, Chinese daily Xinhua English News interviewed John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello on new Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's efforts to push for changes in Europe that will help Italy emerge from its economic problems.

JCU Welcomes the US Mission to the Holy See in Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomacy

JCU Welcomes the US Mission to the Holy See in Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomacy

JCU Welcomes the US Mission to the Holy See in Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomacy

Professor James Schwarten Contributes to Critical Volume on Dacia Maraini

Professor James Schwarten Contributes to Critical Volume on Dacia Maraini

Professor Schwarten teaches courses on Italian literature and Sociology of Southern Italy.

Italian State Radio GR3 Interviews Professor Argentieri

Italian State Radio GR3 Interviews Professor Argentieri

Professor Argentieri was asked to comment on the recent occupation of Crimea by Russian troops.

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Franco Pavoncello took part in a debate on a new book about U.S. President Barack Obama, La lezione di Obama, ("Obama's Lesson") by Stefano Lucchini e Raffaello Matarazzo.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by USA Today on the current Italian political situation and the Prime Minister-designate Matteo Renzi.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

Dr. Pavoncello is well-known media commentator on Italian affairs and a contributor to major international newspapers.

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan’s New E-Book a Best Seller on Amazon

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan’s New E-Book a Best Seller on Amazon

Only a week after publication, the e-book ranks 1 in the Kindle Store's "hot new releases" for essays and is among Amazon's current best sellers.

Professor Carlos Dews’s New Novel Coming in July!

Professor Carlos Dews’s New Novel Coming in July!

Penguin Books has announced the publication of the new paranormal thriller, Skin of the Wolf, co-written by JCU English Professor Carlos Dews and award-winning mystery writer S. J. Rozan.

Professor Peter Flaccus Opens Solo Painting Exhibition “La terra cambia”

Professor Peter Flaccus Opens Solo Painting Exhibition “La terra cambia”

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that Studio Art Professor Peter Flaccus opened his solo exhibition entitled "La terra cambia" in Rome's La Nube di Oort gallery on December 5.

Meet Featured Professor Pamela Harris

Meet Featured Professor Pamela Harris

Professor Harris, who is from Los Angeles, holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and joined JCU in 1999. She is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law as well Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. She teaches courses in international law, constitutional law, American government, and political theory.

International Conference at JCU Explores Nietzsche and Kantian Politics

International Conference at JCU Explores Nietzsche and Kantian Politics

John Cabot University hosted a conference on Friedrich Nietzsche's critical relation to Kantian political philosophy on December 6-7.

President Franco Pavoncello Quoted in The New York

President Franco Pavoncello Quoted in The New York

Does the Rise of Young Leaders Signal a Mandate for Political Change in Italy?

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed on RAI Radio

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed on RAI Radio

Professor Argentieri was interviewed this morning by the GR3 news program of the Italian state radio RAI on the current turmoil in Ukraine.

Professor Lila Yawn Invited to Speak at University of Manchester’s

Professor Lila Yawn Invited to Speak at University of Manchester’s

The title of Prof. Yawn's talk was "The Bright Side of the Knife: Dismemberment in Medieval Europe and the Modern Imagination."

Professor Federigo Argentieri on Lecture Tour in Boston

Professor Federigo Argentieri on Lecture Tour in Boston

Professor Argentieri is slated to teach PL 215 Italian Politics and Society, PL 345 Latin American Politics and Society and PL 355 East European Politics and Societies in the Spring 2014 semester.