Faculty News

Visiting Professor Simon Davies Quoted in Major Bloomberg Article on Google’s Actions in Europe

Visiting Professor Simon Davies Quoted in Major Bloomberg Article on Google’s Actions in Europe

Privacy advocate and founder of Privacy International, Davies is considered one of the world experts on Internet privacy and data protection. Professor Davies will be teaching a course at JCU this Fall semester.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed by Italian Public Radio on Worsening of Ukraine Crisis

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed by Italian Public Radio on Worsening of Ukraine Crisis

A frequent commentator on international affairs for the Italian public radio RAI, Prof. Argentieri was interviewed on the situation in Eastern Ukraine.

Professor Carlos Dews Publishes New Thriller: “Skin of the Wolf”

Professor Carlos Dews Publishes New Thriller: “Skin of the Wolf”

On July 31, Carlos Dews, Professor and Chair of the English Language and Literature Department at JCU, released his new novel Skin of the Wolf.

President Pavoncello Interviewed by China’s Xinhua English News: Italy’s Prime Minister Must Continue with Reforms for Economic Growth

President Pavoncello Interviewed by China’s Xinhua English News: Italy’s Prime Minister Must Continue with Reforms for Economic Growth

John Cabot University Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by China's Xinhua English News on the Italian economic situation and the reforms proposed by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan’s Second E-Book “Natural Disasters” a Best Seller on Amazon

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan’s Second E-Book “Natural Disasters” a Best Seller on Amazon

John Cabot University creative writing professor Elizabeth Geoghegan, author of the best selling "The Marco Chronicles," is back with her second book, "Natural Disasters."

Professor Paganini Publishes Editorial in Italian Newspaper “Corriere della Sera”

Professor Paganini Publishes Editorial in Italian Newspaper “Corriere della Sera”

JCU Professor Pietro Paganini recently published an editorial piece in the prestigious Italian daily Corriere della Sera.

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Article in Leading German Newspaper

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Article in Leading German Newspaper

JCU Political Science and International Affairs Professor Lars Rensmann published an article in one of Germany's leading newspapers, the WELT AM SONNTAG.

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to report that JCU faculty development funds continue to support the professional development of an outstanding group of faculty.

Professor Zara Pogossian Co-Organizes International Conference

Professor Zara Pogossian Co-Organizes International Conference

Philosophy Professor Zara Pogossian is one of the organizers of the international conference "Politics, Art and Spirituality in the Kingdom of Vaspurakan," which will be held in Paris on September 22 and 23.

Professor Nicola Brandt Exhibits at National Art Gallery of Namibia

Professor Nicola Brandt Exhibits at National Art Gallery of Namibia

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that John Cabot alumna and art history professor Nicola Brandt, Nicola Brandt will be holding her first solo exhibition The Earth Inside at the National Art Gallery of Namibia.

Professor Daniel Roy Connelly Awarded First Prize in Poetry Festival

Professor Daniel Roy Connelly Awarded First Prize in Poetry Festival

Dr. Daniel Roy Connelly, adjunct assistant professor of English literature and theater, was named recipient of First Prize in the annual Fermoy International Poetry Festival, based in County Cork in the Republic of Ireland.

Dean Mary Merva Speaks on Empowering Women in the Euro-Mediterranean Region at International Forum

Dean Mary Merva Speaks on Empowering Women in the Euro-Mediterranean Region at International Forum

On June 26, 2014, JCU Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva spoke at the international forum "For a New Euro-Mediterranean: Perspectives for Cooperation, Integration, and Development".

Featured Professor: Antonio Lopez

Featured Professor: Antonio Lopez

Communications professor Antonio Lopez is a leading international expert of media education with a research focus on sustainability.

InVerse Festival Brings Contemporary Italian Poetry to JCU

InVerse Festival Brings Contemporary Italian Poetry to JCU

Poets, translators, and poetry enthusiasts gathered together on the evening of June 11 in JCU's Lemon Tree Courtyard for the seventh edition of InVerse - Italian Poets in Translation.

Professors Rensmann and Abdolmohammadi Publish in Washington Post

Professors Rensmann and Abdolmohammadi Publish in Washington Post

Prof. Lars Rensmann and Prof. Pejman Abdolmohammadi published the article "Soccer breeds nationalism and anti-regime protests in Iran."

JCU Department of Economics Hosts Conference

JCU Department of Economics Hosts Conference

The conference gave students the opportunity to listen to respected scholars discuss a variety of topics ranging from Monetary Theory and General Equilibrium to Optimization Methods and Mechanism Design.

Media and Revolts: Egypt, Syria and Ukraine

Media and Revolts: Egypt, Syria and Ukraine

On June 5, 2014 ISPI (Istituto per gli studi di politica internazionale), as part of a series of encounters focusing on the role and modes of intervention of social media and communicative technologies on a variety of political processes, hosted a round table entitled “Media e Rivolte: Egitto, Siria e Ucraina”

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by BBC News

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by BBC News

John Cabot University President and professor of Political Science Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed by the BBC News on the European Parliament elections in Italy.

Isabella Clough Marinaro Named Professor of the Year by Class of 2014

Isabella Clough Marinaro Named Professor of the Year by Class of 2014

"Prof. Clough challenges students to produce their best work, supports them when things get difficult and above all else, inspires them to be better students and better people outside the classroom."

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

John Cabot University and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) are pleased to announce the third edition of the Summer School on Human Rights.