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John Cabot University Mourns Loss of Beloved Professor Emeritus Antonietta Scioti 

John Cabot University Mourns Loss of Beloved Professor Emeritus Antonietta Scioti 

It is with deep sadness that John Cabot University announces the passing of beloved Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Antonietta Scioti, who taught at JCU from 1980 to 2013. 

A Runner at Heart: Meet Alumnus Nicholas Modlin

A Runner at Heart: Meet Alumnus Nicholas Modlin

Throughout his studies, Nicholas founded a small contractor business, coaching local high school runners, and developing his university’s first math tutoring center.

JCU Co-hosts Inaugural Rome Summer Seminars on Religion and Global Politics

JCU Co-hosts Inaugural Rome Summer Seminars on Religion and Global Politics

The two-week program welcomed 17 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows working at the intersection of religious studies and international affairs for a full schedule of writing workshops, graduate seminars, public events.

JCU Presents John Cabot University – The First 50 Years Book

JCU Presents John Cabot University – The First 50 Years Book

On June 8, the JCU community came together in the Lemon Tree Courtyard of the Guarini Campus to celebrate the publication of the book John Cabot University – The First 50 Years.

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)

How Your Mind Works:  Meet Professor Elisa Puvia

How Your Mind Works: Meet Professor Elisa Puvia

Professor Elisa Puvia joined the JCU Department of Psychological and Social Sciences in 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Padua.

Italy Writes 2023 Announces Winners of Creative Writing Contest

Italy Writes 2023 Announces Winners of Creative Writing Contest

On May 31, at the online award ceremony, Writer in Residence Susan Bradley Smith joined finalists, their teachers, family and friends as Professor Tara Keenan-Thomson announced the winners of the Italy Writes 2023 Creative Writing Competition.

JCU Programs for High Schools Kicks Off 6th Edition of Italy Starts

JCU Programs for High Schools Kicks Off 6th Edition of Italy Starts

Nearly 100 students from 10 high schools in Venice, Bergamo, Milano, Rome, and Catanzaro are on their way to learning how to develop a business plan with Italy Starts, an entrepreneurship mentoring program.

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.

Sven Helbig in Concert: A Captivating Celebration of Music and Innovation

Sven Helbig in Concert: A Captivating Celebration of Music and Innovation

A concert featuring renowned composer and musician Sven Helbig was recently presented by John Cabot University and the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies.

JCU Welcomes Martine Cohen for a Conference on the Future of Jewish Citizenship and Multiculturalism in Europe

JCU Welcomes Martine Cohen for a Conference on the Future of Jewish Citizenship and Multiculturalism in Europe

The Department of Political Science and International Affairs, the JCU Interfaith Initiative, and Beth Hillel, the progressive Jewish community of Rome, organized a conference on “The Future of Jewish Citizenship and Multiculturalism in Europe,” on May 18, 2023.

Alessandro Signorini Named “Professor of the Year” by Class of 2023

Alessandro Signorini Named “Professor of the Year” by Class of 2023

On May 12, the graduating class of 2023 honored Alessandro Signorini as “Professor of the Year” during the traditional Gala Dinner at Rome’s Villa Miani.

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2023

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2023

On May 15, 2023, John Cabot University celebrated the Class of 2023 at the Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome. 12 students received their Master of Arts in Art History, 184 received their Bachelor of Arts. degrees, and 4 received their Associate of Arts degrees.

What’s Next for the Class of 2023? Meet Eight Recent Graduates

What’s Next for the Class of 2023? Meet Eight Recent Graduates

As the 2022/2023 Academic Year comes to an end, we've reached out to a few recent graduates to see where they're headed next.

Meet Class of 2023 Valedictorian Irene Palermo

Meet Class of 2023 Valedictorian Irene Palermo

John Cabot University’s Dean of Academic Affairs Stefano Arnone is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2023, Irene Palermo. Irene has earned a B.A. in English Literature summa cum laude, with minors in Communications and Creative Writing.

Italy Pitches 2023 Competition Announces Winners

Italy Pitches 2023 Competition Announces Winners

JCU’s Programs for High Schools is pleased to announce the winners of the Italy Pitches 2023 competition. Ten finalists were selected from among the 60 advocacy video pitches received.

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Hosts “Technology, Art and the Posthuman” Conference

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Hosts “Technology, Art and the Posthuman” Conference

John Cabot University's Institute of Future and Innovation Studies is pleased to announce the conference "Technology, Art and the Posthuman: The End or a New Beginning for Humanism?" on May 13 and 14, 2023.

JCU Trustee Fra’ John T. Dunlap Elected Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta

JCU Trustee Fra’ John T. Dunlap Elected Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta

John Cabot University Trustee Fra’ John T. Dunlap was elected 81st Grand Master of the Order of Malta, on May 3, 2023. Fra’ Dunlap is the first Professed Knight from North America to be elected Grand Master, a role he will hold for the next 10 years. He was elected by the Council Complete of State with an absolute majority of votes.

The Fire of Entrepreneurship: Alumnus Raymond Bartolomucci

The Fire of Entrepreneurship: Alumnus Raymond Bartolomucci

Raymond Bartolomucci graduated from JCU in 2017 with a B.A. in Business Administration. He is the co-founder and CEO of Roopairs Technologies Inc., a platform that helps commercial kitchen repair companies streamline communication.

Creating a New Home: Communications Student Kyra Leigh Hymons

Creating a New Home: Communications Student Kyra Leigh Hymons

Born in Virginia and raised in Maryland, student Kyra Leigh Hymons is a senior at JCU. Kyra Leigh is majoring in Communications with a minor in International Affairs.