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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.

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.

Alumna Federica Bruera’s Parents Praise JCU Experience

Alumna Federica Bruera’s Parents Praise JCU Experience

The greatest thing JCU did for Federica was opening up the doors to the global world, with no barriers or borders of any kind.

2014 JCU MUN Conference Debate Food Security in Developing World

2014 JCU MUN Conference Debate Food Security in Developing World

From February 13th to 15th, the John Cabot University Model United Nations Society (MUN) held the 2014 edition of the JCU MUN Conference.

Meet Alumnus Andrea di Rocco, Founder of SOSWordPress

Meet Alumnus Andrea di Rocco, Founder of SOSWordPress

Andrea di Rocco carried entrepreneurship to an extreme, abandoning a well-paid, successful career as Luxury Brand sales representative at Procter and Gamble, Rome for an uncertain but exciting new adventure which he has chosen to locate in Thailand.

Musicologist Anna Celenza Traces the Origins of the “Sinatra Sound”

Musicologist Anna Celenza Traces the Origins of the “Sinatra Sound”

Dr. Celenza is Professor of Music at Georgetown University.

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

JCU Alumna Anna Bottinelli Discusses Her Work with The Monuments Men Foundation

JCU Alumna Anna Bottinelli Discusses Her Work with The Monuments Men Foundation

Anna Bottinelli works with The Monuments Men Foundation to rescue from oblivion the memory of the Monuments Men and return the art still missing since WW2.

The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Italy and Europe

The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Italy and Europe

On March 6th, 2014, the Biblioteca di Storia Moderna e Contemporanea in Rome hosted a presentation of the book Il Patto Ribbentrop-Molotov: L'Italia e l'Europa (1939-1940). The book originated from the contributions to the May-June 2012 conference hosted by the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs. The volume was co-edited by Alberto Basciani, Antonio Macchia and Valentina Sommella.

Business Club Receives Generous Donation from Dr. Ali Reza Arabnia

Business Club Receives Generous Donation from Dr. Ali Reza Arabnia

Dr. Arabnia's donation will be mostly allocated to the financing of educational and networking events and activities.

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.

Harvard Professor Theda Skocpol Visits JCU

Harvard Professor Theda Skocpol Visits JCU

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was pleased to welcome Dr. Theda Skocpol from Harvard University for a special lecture entitled "Obama, the Tea Party and the Future of American Politics".

JCU Welcomes Privacy Icon Simon Davies, the Man Who Stood Up to Google and Facebook

JCU Welcomes Privacy Icon Simon Davies, the Man Who Stood Up to Google and Facebook

Davies is considered one of the world experts on Internet privacy and data protection.

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.

John Cabot Students Participate in ItaliaCamp

John Cabot Students Participate in ItaliaCamp

On Saturday, February 15, John Cabot students had the chance to cooperate with some of the most promising innovators in Italy.

Alumna Mari Yoko Hara Featured on American Academy in Rome Website

Alumna Mari Yoko Hara Featured on American Academy in Rome Website

The American Academy in Rome recently interviewed John Cabot University alumna Mari Yoko Hara for a feature on its website.

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.

Winners of Italy Reads 2013 Student Video Contest Announced!

Winners of Italy Reads 2013 Student Video Contest Announced!

On the 19th of February, a joyous crowd of Italian high school students and teachers were joined by representatives from the Embassy of the United States of America in Italy to watch the videos of the finalists in this year's Italy Reads Student Video Contest.

Business Student Carlo Sammarco Experiences Chinese Capitalism

Business Student Carlo Sammarco Experiences Chinese Capitalism

Read Carlo Sammarco's (Business Administration, Class of 2014) testimonial about his internship in Shanghai