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President Franco Pavoncello Travels to Dublin with MSCHE

President Franco Pavoncello Travels to Dublin with MSCHE

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello is currently in Dublin as a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education team visiting the Irish American University (IAU). The team is charged with issuing a recommendation concerning the accreditation of the IAU.

Professor Alessandra Seggi Attends First Visual Methods Seminar

Professor Alessandra Seggi Attends First Visual Methods Seminar

John Cabot University Communications Professor Alessandra Seggi was selected to attend an intensive 10-day seminar on visual studies and methods (August 25 - Sept. 3, 2013). The seminar was hosted by the University of Antwerp, located in Antwerp, Belgium.

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Review in Perspectives on Politics

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Review in Perspectives on Politics

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Review in Perspectives on Politics

Students Take Part in Production of “Hurried Steps” by Dacia Maraini

Students Take Part in Production of “Hurried Steps” by Dacia Maraini

JCU students Riley Callaway and Helena Fitzgerald joined three other student interns from Harvard University in the production of Dacia Maraini's play "Passi affrettati" ('Hurried Steps') last August in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

JCU Students Participate in Paris International MUN Conference

JCU Students Participate in Paris International MUN Conference

This summer was literally a heated season for the John Cabot MUN Society! Learn why

Othmane Slimani Completes Internship at Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Othmane Slimani Completes Internship at Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"It was a very positive and challenging experience since I had the chance to put theory into practice."

Professor Ada Bertini Publishes Article on Teaching of Italian Phonetics

Professor Ada Bertini Publishes Article on Teaching of Italian Phonetics

Professor Ada Bertini, who teaches Italian language at JCU, recently published an article in the prestigious journal Bollettino Itals on the teaching of phonetics.

JCU Professor Lila Yawn Speaks at the International Congress

JCU Professor Lila Yawn Speaks at the International Congress

On Friday, September 13, John Cabot University Professor Lila Yawn will speak at the international Latin paleography congress in St. Gall, Switzerland.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Wall Street Journal

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Wall Street Journal

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed by The Wall Street Journal on what the future holds for former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, who lost his final appeal against a tax fraud conviction in August.

ENLUS Program Kicks Off with Record Numbers

ENLUS Program Kicks Off with Record Numbers

On August 30th, John Cabot University's ENLUS program had its orientation with a record number of students.

JCU Welcomes Class of 2017, its Largest Entering Class in History

JCU Welcomes Class of 2017, its Largest Entering Class in History

President Franco Pavoncello warmly welcomed the incoming class, commending them for choosing "an unforgettable and unparalleled undergraduate experience that will transform their lives and give them a new and wider perspective on the world."

Joint Book Presentation: Blood of the Lamb and The Memory Key

Joint Book Presentation: Blood of the Lamb and The Memory Key

On 13 August 2013, John Cabot University's Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translations hosted a joint book presentation.

Professor Lars Rensmann Joins Editorial Board of International Journal

Professor Lars Rensmann Joins Editorial Board of International Journal

JIPT is a leading journal in the field of international political theory.

Faculty Development Funds Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds 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.

John Cabot University Welcomes Fall 2013 Students!

John Cabot University Welcomes Fall 2013 Students!

Students who hail from all across the USA and from various countries around the world will be welcomed at the Hilton Airport Hotel on Tuesday, August 27th and Wednesday, August 28th by JCU staff, Orientation Leaders and Skippers.

Professors Schwarten and Connelly Help ‘Teatro di Gioia’ 2013

Professors Schwarten and Connelly Help ‘Teatro di Gioia’ 2013

John Cabot University professors James Schwarten and Daniel Roy Connelly will lend their expertise to the organizers and countless volunteers of this year's edition of the 'Teatro di Gioia'.

Class of 2013 Alumna Ayame Mei Shares her Gratitude with JCU

Class of 2013 Alumna Ayame Mei Shares her Gratitude with JCU

"My interests and the experiences that I have gained would not have been possible without the kind support and encouragement of the faculty from John Cabot University."

JCU Launches New Course: Researching Rome – Fieldwork in the City

JCU Launches New Course: Researching Rome – Fieldwork in the City

In Spring 2014 John Cabot University will be launching an exciting new course for students who want to do independent field research in the city of Rome. Taught by sociologist and Italian Studies Professor Isabella Clough Marinaro, the course is aimed at students who are interested in exploring and analyzing first-hand some of the most fascinating social, cultural and political issues of contemporary Rome.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Time Magazine

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Time Magazine

Read the article "Judges Reject Silvio Berlusconi's Appeal, but His Political Appeal Endures"

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Successful Summer School on Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Successful Summer School on Human Rights

How to mainstream a gender perspective in human rights and accomplish the Millennium Development Goal of gender equality and women's empowerment?