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Congratulations Winners of Fall 2013 Cicero Speech Contest!

Congratulations Winners of Fall 2013 Cicero Speech Contest!

13 JCU students demonstrated their oratorical skills and knowledge of the United State's current position in the world arena by answering the question "Has the U.S. lost its leading position?"

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Washington Post

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Washington Post

Read the interview "Expectations are high for summit between Pope Francis and Vladimir Putin"

Professor Antonio López Gives Keynote Speech at International Conference

Professor Antonio López Gives Keynote Speech at International Conference

JCU Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Antonio Lopez gave the keynote speech at the Open University of Catalunya in Barcelona at the second International Conference on Media Education and Digital Competence.

JCU MUN Society Participates in University Conferences across Europe

JCU MUN Society Participates in University Conferences across Europe

John Cabot University Model United Nations Society representatives (President Iglika Mancheva and Press Secretary Neal Huddon-Cossar) recently participated in two University conferences in Scotland and Salerno, respectively.

Guarini Institute – Sacco and Vanzetti: The Story of Nick and Bart

Guarini Institute – Sacco and Vanzetti: The Story of Nick and Bart

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a Screening of Sacco and Vanzetti, the famous movie directed by Giuliano Montaldo.

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs: JFK 50 Years On

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs: JFK 50 Years On

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted “John Fitzgerald Kennedy 50 Years On” a lecture by Professor Vincent Cannato.

JCU’s Largo dei Fiorentini Art Studio Launches Exhibitions and Lectures

JCU’s Largo dei Fiorentini Art Studio Launches Exhibitions and Lectures

For the first time, the JCU art studios at Largo dei Fiorentini have been transformed into a gallery hosting artists from outside the institution.

Congratulations Fares Cheikh Moussa, New Muay Thai World Champion!

Congratulations Fares Cheikh Moussa, New Muay Thai World Champion!

On Saturday and Sunday November 2nd and 3rd, 2013, a John Cabot University student participated in the Martial Arts Unified World Championship, hosted at Marina di Carrara.

Soccer Teams Earn Another Victory for JCU: Go Gladiators!

Soccer Teams Earn Another Victory for JCU: Go Gladiators!

On Wednesday, November 6th both the men's and women's soccer teams of John Cabot University played with passion and tenacity to beat challenging rival teams.

JCU is Honored to Welcome Acclaimed Novelist Jhumpa Lahiri

JCU is Honored to Welcome Acclaimed Novelist Jhumpa Lahiri

Ms. Lahiri will be delivering the Italy Reads 2013 keynote address on November 6th, 2013.

JCU Art History Professor Karen Georgi Publishes Book “Critical Shift”

JCU Art History Professor Karen Georgi Publishes Book “Critical Shift”

Karen L. Georgi, Adjunct Associate Professor of Art History at JCU, recently published the book Critical Shift Rereading Jarves, Cook, Stillman, and the Narratives of Nineteenth-Century American Art (Penn State University Press).

Major Success for the First Edition of the Diplomacy Barcamp!

Major Success for the First Edition of the Diplomacy Barcamp!

On October 18th, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted its annual edition of the Festival of Diplomacy in an original, dynamic Bar Camp format.

President Pavoncello Welcomes US Ambassador to Italy, John Phillips

President Pavoncello Welcomes US Ambassador to Italy, John Phillips

John Cabot University President Pavoncello had the honor and pleasure of welcoming the new US Ambassador to Italy, John R. Phillips and his wife, Ms. Linda Douglass for a lunch on the Secchia Terrace of the JCU Guarini Campus.

Business Club Visits Geico SpA, Alumnus Ali Reza Arabnia’s Company

Business Club Visits Geico SpA, Alumnus Ali Reza Arabnia’s Company

Dr. Arabnia welcomed a group of 25 students from the JCU Business Club to Geico headquarters in Milan.

Professor Walters Goes On-site with JCU’s Archaeological Field School

Professor Walters Goes On-site with JCU’s Archaeological Field School

I didn't have to reapply the 50+ sun-block in the afternoon. By that point my limbs were covered in clay. The clay did not block cascades of sweat from stinging my eyes. It did make sifting more strenuous. [read more]

Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance’s Rome Forum at JCU

Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance’s Rome Forum at JCU

John Cabot University, the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Competere had the pleasure of hosting the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance's second annual Rome Forum on Friday, October 11, 2013.

JCU Hosts Cosmopolitanism and Conflict Conference

JCU Hosts Cosmopolitanism and Conflict Conference

John Cabot University hosted an international conference on 'Cosmopolitanism and Conflict' on October 11-13. The three-day event focused on developing contemporary 'cosmopolitan' ideals of human rights, equality and global community in the light of the contemporary conflict-ridden realities of global politics.

JCU Professors Publish in the American Journal of Ancient History

JCU Professors Publish in the American Journal of Ancient History

This 600 page volume of the American Journal of Ancient History (AJAH) contains 20 peer-reviewed papers delivered at the conference "The Roman Empire during the Severan Dynasty."

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at Hungarian Parliament

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at Hungarian Parliament

JCU Political Science and International Affairs Professor Lars Rensmann presented his research on radical parties at the Upper House of the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest on October 1-2, 2013.

Director Robert Schober on Creativity, Commerce, and Technology

Director Robert Schober on Creativity, Commerce, and Technology

On September 30, John Cabot University had a pleasure of welcoming music video director Robert Schober for a special public lecture.