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Call for Papers: “The Social Life of Rome’s Rivers,” 5 – 6 June 2025, JCU

Call for Papers: “The Social Life of Rome’s Rivers,” 5 – 6 June 2025, JCU

This conference plans to bridge the many approaches that engage with the sociocultural, economic, and political relevance of Rome's rivers.

Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at Historic UN “Summit of the Future” in New York

Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at Historic UN “Summit of the Future” in New York

Francesco Lapenta, Director of the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, spoke at the ImPACT Coalition session during the Action Days of the Summit of the Future hosted by the United Nations in New York. Lapenta presented his critique on the "Governing AI for Humanity" document released as part of the Pact.

In Conversation with Studio Art Professor Catherine Biocca

In Conversation with Studio Art Professor Catherine Biocca

Catherine Biocca has been teaching at JCU since 2020. She's an artist and her projects have been showcased internationally. Most recently, she was awarded the ALA Art Prize.

JCU and University of Naples “L’Orientale” Launch Partnership for MA in International Affairs with Lecture by Rector Tottoli

JCU and University of Naples “L’Orientale” Launch Partnership for MA in International Affairs with Lecture by Rector Tottoli

John Cabot University celebrated its newly forged partnership with the University of Naples “L’Orientale” with a keynote lecture by Professor Roberto Tottoli, Rector of L’Orientale.

JCU Hosts “Teaching and Writing with AI”

JCU Hosts “Teaching and Writing with AI”

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, John Cabot University hosted an event titled "Teaching and Writing with AI."

Exploring AI Frontiers: A Conversation with Alumna Natalia Stanusch

Exploring AI Frontiers: A Conversation with Alumna Natalia Stanusch

Natalia Stanusch graduated from JCU in Spring 2022 with a double major in Communications and Art History. She is currently a PhD candidate at the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA), University of Amsterdam (UvA). 

So Fare Films’ Inaugural Premiere: Simulating Religious Violence

So Fare Films’ Inaugural Premiere: Simulating Religious Violence

So Fare Films announced the release of the documentary Simulating Religious Violence.  The film debuted on September 20 in Trento, Italy, at the Religion Today Film Festival, which is committed to the interchange between cinema and religions.

What Drives Human Behavior: Alumnus Andrea Livoli

What Drives Human Behavior: Alumnus Andrea Livoli

Born and raised in Rome, Andrea Livoli earned a B.A. in Psychological Science with a Minor in Marketing at JCU in 2023. He was accepted to Sapienza University of Rome for a Laurea Magistrale in Clinical and Dynamic Psychology. He recently completed an internship at the Istituto per lo Studio delle Psicoterapie.

Why We Need the Humanities: JCU Welcomes Nicola Gardini from Oxford University

Why We Need the Humanities: JCU Welcomes Nicola Gardini from Oxford University

On September 18, 2024, the Department of Modern Languages and Literature welcomed Nicola Gardini, Professor of Italian and Comparative Literature at Oxford University for a lecture entitled “Why We Need the Humanities.”

JCU Delegation Participates in Locarno Film Festival Artist Residency

JCU Delegation Participates in Locarno Film Festival Artist Residency

A delegation of students and alumni from John Cabot University traveled to Locarno to participate in the Locarno Film Festival, one of the world's most prestigious film festivals, renowned for showcasing auteur cinema.

Heart Set on Art: Meet Student Sophia Vukovich

Heart Set on Art: Meet Student Sophia Vukovich

Sophia Vukovich is an Art History major at JCU. Her passion for art brought her from Vienna to Florence and Rome.

Frohring Library Launches “ScholarShip:”JCU Digital Archive

Frohring Library Launches “ScholarShip:”JCU Digital Archive

The Frohring Library at John Cabot University is pleased to announce the official launch of its new institutional repository, John Cabot University ScholarShip – Digital Archive.

Alumna Tatiana Tondini Publishes Article in Frontiers in Medicine

Alumna Tatiana Tondini Publishes Article in Frontiers in Medicine

Tatiana Tondini recently published an article on oncological care in ancient Egypt with the leading research publisher Frontiers in Medicine.

Frank J. Guarini School of Business Hosts Life Design Workshop

Frank J. Guarini School of Business Hosts Life Design Workshop

On August 28 and 29, the Frank J. Guarini School of Business hosted the Life Design Workshop, in collaboration with The Ideas Lab, as part of the JCU’s Fall 2024 Orientation week.

Ecomedia Literacy and SDGs: a New E-book by Professor Antonio Lopez

Ecomedia Literacy and SDGs: a New E-book by Professor Antonio Lopez

John Cabot University Communications and Media Studies professor Antonio Lopez recently published Ecomedia Literacy & SDGs: A Handbook for Higher Ed.

A Field Like No Other: Meet Art History Major Olivia De Laura

A Field Like No Other: Meet Art History Major Olivia De Laura

Olivia De Laura, who hails from Virginia, is an Art History major in her junior year at John Cabot University. An active member of the Art History Society, she is co-coordinator of the club’s social media.

John Cabot University Welcomes Record Number of Students for Fall 2024

John Cabot University Welcomes Record Number of Students for Fall 2024

The John Cabot University community is pleased to welcome over 1000 new students to its urban campus in the historic center of Rome.

Happy 100th Birthday to Beloved JCU Trustee Frank J. Guarini!

Happy 100th Birthday to Beloved JCU Trustee Frank J. Guarini!

On August 20, 2024, Honorable Frank J. Guarini, Chair Emeritus of the JCU Board of Trustees, and a distinguished figure in law, politics, and philanthropy, celebrated his 100th birthday.

Entrepreneurial Action for Sustainable Impact: JCU Enactus Launch Event October 17

Entrepreneurial Action for Sustainable Impact: JCU Enactus Launch Event October 17

John Cabot University is proud to announce a partnership with Enactus, a global organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable development among university students.

Meet Transfer Alumna Malkie Dyman

Meet Transfer Alumna Malkie Dyman

Malkie Dyman graduated from JCU in 2022 with a B.A. in Political Science, and a Minor in Humanistic Studies. She completed her Master’s in Fashion Management and Luxury Business at Rome Business School and spent a year studying at Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.