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Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at UN Global Summit in Kenya 

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at UN Global Summit in Kenya 

Francesco Lapenta was invited to speak at the first global UN Civil Society Conference ever held in Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Jonathan Aberman Appointed Visiting Executive Entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor to FJG School of Business

Jonathan Aberman Appointed Visiting Executive Entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor to FJG School of Business

JCU announces the appointment of Jonathan Aberman as Visiting Executive Entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor to the Frank J. Guarini School of Business.

JCU Presents “Trastevere by the Meter Squared” Conference

JCU Presents “Trastevere by the Meter Squared” Conference

On the weekend of April 20-21, John Cabot University hosted the international conference “Trastevere by the Meter Squared (Trastevere m2)" . This meeting of scholars from the U.S. and Italy delved into the environmental, architectural, visual-material, and social history of Trastevere, one of Rome’s oldest, most cherished neighborhoods.

Professor Alessandro Feri Participates in 17th Global Brand Conference in Scotland

Professor Alessandro Feri Participates in 17th Global Brand Conference in Scotland

JCU Marketing Professor Alessandro Feri recently co-organized and participated in the 17th Global Brand Conference held at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. 

Meet MA in Art History Alumna Elena Schembri

Meet MA in Art History Alumna Elena Schembri

Elena Schembri graduated in Spring 2021 with a B.A. in Art History, and in Spring 2024 she completed her M.A. in Art History also at JCU.

A Business Mindset: Alumna Francesca Passudetti

A Business Mindset: Alumna Francesca Passudetti

Alumna Francesca Passudetti graduated from JCU in 2014, with a B.A. in International Business and a minor in International Affairs.

Embrace Every Opportunity: Professor Anna Fiorentino

Embrace Every Opportunity: Professor Anna Fiorentino

Professor Anna Fiorentino joined JCU in 2020. She holds a Masters’ degree in Management of Innovation and a Ph.D. in Business Administration.

International Business Capstone Students Present Final Projects 

International Business Capstone Students Present Final Projects 

On April 29, Professor Maria Jell-Ojobor’s International Business capstone students presented their final projects to their families, friends, fellow students, and faculty in the Aula Magna Regina.  

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Lapenta Speaks at Harvard to Honor Dr. Alondra Nelson

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Lapenta Speaks at Harvard to Honor Dr. Alondra Nelson

The JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies' Director Francesco Lapenta was recently invited to speak at Harvard to honor Dr. Alondra Nelson at the AI World Society (AIWS) Award ceremony. 

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2024

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2024

On May 13, John Cabot University celebrated the Class of 2024 at a ceremony held at the Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome.

The Emergence of Insight: Professor Carola Salvi Coedits Book

The Emergence of Insight: Professor Carola Salvi Coedits Book

JCU psychology Professor Carola Salvi recently coedited the book "The Emergence of Insight" (Cambridge University Press, 2024).

Meet Class of 2024 Valedictorian Giovanni Tremontini

Meet Class of 2024 Valedictorian Giovanni Tremontini

John Cabot University’s Dean of Academic Affairs Stefano Arnone is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2024, Giovanni Tremontini.

Working at the European Central Bank: JCU Welcomes Roberta Serafini

Working at the European Central Bank: JCU Welcomes Roberta Serafini

On March 28, 2024, John Cabot University had the pleasure of hosting a seminar led by Roberta Serafini, Principal Economist at the European Central Bank.

JCU Welcomes World Bank Manager Vasco Molini

JCU Welcomes World Bank Manager Vasco Molini

On April 11, 2024, John Cabot University had the pleasure of welcoming Vasco Molini, Manager at the World Bank.

John Cabot University Announces 2024 Commencement Guests Marta Dassù and Francesca La Marca

John Cabot University Announces 2024 Commencement Guests Marta Dassù and Francesca La Marca

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that the 2024 Commencement speaker will be Marta Dassù, Senior Director of European Affairs at the Aspen Institute. The University will also welcome honorary degree recipient Francesca La Marca, a senator of the Italian Republic.

Volunteering Abroad: Meet Student Lily Serber

Volunteering Abroad: Meet Student Lily Serber

Lily Serber studied abroad at JCU in Spring 2023. While at JCU, Lily was active with the Italy Reads program, and volunteered as mentor to Italian high school students.

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference held at JCU on April 5-6

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference held at JCU on April 5-6

On April 5 and 6, John Cabot University hosted the international conference "Rome in the Renaissance: Global Projections on Religious Identities and Dissent."

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Invited to UN Summit in New York

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director Francesco Lapenta Invited to UN Summit in New York

Francesco Lapenta was recently invited to contribute to the first summit on the "Citizen Stack: Digital Public Infrastructure, Transformative Technology for Citizens" at the UN in New York.

JCU Announces Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

JCU Announces Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Triggering Change Competition.

JCU Students Participate in International Journalism Festival in Perugia

JCU Students Participate in International Journalism Festival in Perugia

On April 18-21, six students from John Cabot University attended the 2024 International Journalism Festival in Perugia (IJF), Italy.