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John Cabot University STAND Chapter Wraps Up Academic Year

John Cabot University STAND Chapter Wraps Up Academic Year

The John Cabot University chapter of STAND, the student-led movement against STAND at JCU, has had quite an extraordinary academic year, capped off by a $5,000 donation to Caravan Aid.

Professor Pamela Harris Gives Paper at University of Parma Workshop

Professor Pamela Harris Gives Paper at University of Parma Workshop

Professor Pamela Harris presented a paper at the University of Parma, entitled "Legislative Borrowing: Foreign Flavors in the American Sausage?"

President Pavoncello Publishes Analysis of Current Italian Government

President Pavoncello Publishes Analysis of Current Italian Government

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello recently published an article about the Italian government led by Enrico Letta in the prestigious website e-International Relations.

Two JCU Students Obtain Prestigious Internships in China

Two JCU Students Obtain Prestigious Internships in China

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that two of its students have been selected for prestigious internships in Shanghai, China this summer.

Featured Professor: Daniel Roy Connelly

Featured Professor: Daniel Roy Connelly

A former British diplomat, Professor Connelly has been an academic since 1999. He has directed theater on three continents and was until 2010 the Artistic Director of Zuloo Theatre in Shanghai, where his production of David Henry Hwang's M Butterfly was forced to close down by the Chinese secret police. He is also a published poet and playwright.

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer Session I Students!

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer Session I Students!

The John Cabot University community is pleased to welcome students to Summer Session I.

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

The 2013 edition of the Summer School on Human Rights offers a course focusing on the achievements and failings of the human rights system in addressing social, political and economic inequalities specifically affecting women.

The Class of 2013 in Facts and Figures

The Class of 2013 in Facts and Figures

We at John Cabot University are incredibly proud of the Class of 2013, the largest class in JCU history, and we are looking forward to seeing our graduates develop as the future leaders of their generation.

Congratulations to the John Cabot University Class of 2013!

Congratulations to the John Cabot University Class of 2013!

On May 13th, John Cabot University held its 41th Commencement Ceremony, celebrating the Class of 2013 at the wonderful Villa Aurelia, located on the Janiculum Hill, overlooking Rome.

JCU Hosts English Language for University Studies Program Graduation

JCU Hosts English Language for University Studies Program Graduation

On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 the Aula Magna Regina hosted the ENLUS graduation. ENLUS is John Cabot University's English Language for University Studies (ENLUS) Program for students whose level of English does not yet qualify them for entry to the University.

JCU Students Showcase Talents in Spring 2013 Art Show!

JCU Students Showcase Talents in Spring 2013 Art Show!

This celebration of student art work, which has been held every semester since 1999, is a way for students to share their work with each other and with the JCU community.

Congratulations to Class of 2013 Valedictorian Kirila Cvetkovska!

Congratulations to Class of 2013 Valedictorian Kirila Cvetkovska!

John Cabot University's Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2013 - Kirila Cvetkovska.

JCU Trustee Arabnia Receives Prestigious “Spiga d’Oro” Award

JCU Trustee Arabnia Receives Prestigious “Spiga d’Oro” Award

John Cabot University Trustee Dr. Ali Reza Arabnia was awarded the Spiga d'Oro 2012, a prize that is given each year by the northern Italian city of Cinisello Balsamo to individuals or companies that distinguish themselves by their human solidarity and contributions to society.

Professor Pietro Paganini Publishes Article in Prestigious Italian Daily

Professor Pietro Paganini Publishes Article in Prestigious Italian Daily

Professor Pietro Paganini, who teaches in the Department of Business Administration at John Cabot University, recently published an article in the prestigious Italian daily Corriere della Sera on how education needs to encourage research, critical thinking, and creativity in order to prepare students for future challenges.

Professor Scarpa Contributes to Drafting Guidelines of Italian Cooperation for Development in Cultural Heritage

Professor Scarpa Contributes to Drafting Guidelines of Italian Cooperation for Development in Cultural Heritage

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approved and published on its web-site the Guidelines of the Italian Cooperation for Development on Cultural Heritage and Development and the Strategy of the Italian Cooperation for Development in the same field. Both documents were the result of a project that saw the participation of JCU Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science Silvia Scarpa.

JCU’s Theater Group Performs “Grease”

JCU’s Theater Group Performs “Grease”

It was a production that almost didn't happen: When the play's director left unexpectedly about a month before the show's opening, the Spring 2013 production of Grease came dangerously close to a halt.

Professor Alan Bates Publishes Article in Journal “The Physics Teacher”

Professor Alan Bates Publishes Article in Journal “The Physics Teacher”

Professor Alan Bates just published the article "The Inverse-Square Law with Data Loggers" in the May 2013 issue of The Physics Teacher.

JCU Announces 2013 Student Award Winners

JCU Announces 2013 Student Award Winners

"Welcome to this celebration of excellence at John Cabot University," said President Franco Pavoncello as he addressed students, faculty and staff gathered at the Secchia Terrace on April 23rd for JCU's annual Student Award ceremony. "These students define our mission as a University and their successes are a testimonial to the quality of our faculty."

JCU Students Get a Taste of the Beauty of Tuscany

JCU Students Get a Taste of the Beauty of Tuscany

The months of rain that Italy endured this past winter have created an absolutely beautiful spring! The students who attended the Tuscany Weekend Trip (April 19-21), with JCU Student Services, witnessed this first hand.

Professor Inge Lyse Hansen Publishes Book on Ancient City of Butrint

Professor Inge Lyse Hansen Publishes Book on Ancient City of Butrint

JCU art history professor Inge L. Hansen is the editor of the most recent monograph on the excavations of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint (ancient Buthrotum) in Albania.