Faculty News

Professor Tom Bailey Edits “Deprovincializing Habermas: Global Perspectives”

Professor Tom Bailey Edits “Deprovincializing Habermas: Global Perspectives”

Professor Bailey recently edited "Deprovincializing Habermas: Global Perspectives" in which Professor Lars Rensmann also authored a chapter.

Professor Paola Castelli’s Research Paper Accepted for Publication in Journal of Experimental Child Psychology

Professor Paola Castelli’s Research Paper Accepted for Publication in Journal of Experimental Child Psychology

Professor Paola Castelli's research paper "Resisting Imagination and Confabulation: Effects of Metacognitive Training" will be appearing in a forthcoming issue of Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at 2014 WPSA Meeting in Seattle

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at 2014 WPSA Meeting in Seattle

JCU Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Lars Rensmann presented his recent scholarly work on global politics and the global public sphere at the 2014 Western Political Science Association Meeting.

Professor Michael Driessen Publishes “Religion and Democratization”

Professor Michael Driessen Publishes “Religion and Democratization”

International Affairs professor Michael Driessen just published Religion and Democratization: Framing Religious and Political Identities in Muslim and Catholic Societies (Oxford University Press, 2014).

John Cabot University Launches Three Summer Graduate Courses in Religion and Politics, Art History, and Archaeology

John Cabot University Launches Three Summer Graduate Courses in Religion and Politics, Art History, and Archaeology

John Cabot University is pleased to offer three graduate level courses this summer to both graduate students and undergraduate students with advanced standing.

JCU Presents Four Student-Run Contemporary Art Exhibits

JCU Presents Four Student-Run Contemporary Art Exhibits

John Cabot University's Department of Art History and Studio Art is pleased to present four contemporary art exhibitions curated by students of the course Curating Museums and Galleries taught by Professor Ilaria Gianni.

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.