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Alumna Elisa Huang Accepted to University of Manchester M.Sc. Program

Alumna Elisa Huang Accepted to University of Manchester M.Sc. Program

Born in Rome to Chinese parents, alumna Elisa Huang graduated in 2021 with a B.A. in International Business. Elisa has recently received an unconditional offer from The University of Manchester for an M.Sc. International Fashion Marketing.

Reviving Iconic Luxury Brands: JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Stephen Julius

Reviving Iconic Luxury Brands: JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Stephen Julius

On February 2, 2022, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Stephen Julius for a talk called “Reviving Distressed, Iconic Luxury Brands.” Julius is Founder and CEO at Stellican Ltd, a London-based business that focuses on acquiring bankrupt or distressed luxury brands and re-launching them for exceptional returns.

Alumna Lenora Biche Co-authors Book Chapter on Informal Savings Groups in Africa

Alumna Lenora Biche Co-authors Book Chapter on Informal Savings Groups in Africa

Alumna Lenora Biche recently coauthored a chapter in Transforming Africa: How Savings Groups Foster Financial Inclusion, Resilience and Economic Development (Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022).

JCU Welcomes Three Alumni for “Gender, Family, Future: A Cabot Case”

JCU Welcomes Three Alumni for “Gender, Family, Future: A Cabot Case”

John Cabot University welcomed alumni Giosuè Prezioso, Sofia Peri, and Alexandria J. Maloney for the talk called “Gender, Family, Future: A Cabot Case” on February 2.

JCU Welcomes Alumna Carola Carlesi from L’Oreal Company

JCU Welcomes Alumna Carola Carlesi from L’Oreal Company

Professor Antonella Salvatore’s Retailing Applied to Fashion Industry class welcomed Alumna Carola Carlesi for a talk called "Brandstorming with L'Oreal" on February 3, 2022.

Meet Art History MA Student Nadia Apa

Meet Art History MA Student Nadia Apa

Nadia Apa is a San Antonio, Texas native pursuing a Master's in Art History at John Cabot University. As part of Professor Lauf's Fabricating Rome class, Nadia conducted an interview with a local stained glass artist, before designing and producing an original stained glass piece.

Islamic Banking: IFE Welcomes United Bank of Albania CEO Amel Kovacevic

Islamic Banking: IFE Welcomes United Bank of Albania CEO Amel Kovacevic

The John Cabot University Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Amel Kovacevic for a talk called “Why and How to Do Islamic Banking,” on February 2, 2022.

MA Student Virginia Moore Launches New Art History Podcast

MA Student Virginia Moore Launches New Art History Podcast

Born and raised in Virginia, Art History M.A. student Virginia Moore recently created “Ceci n’est pas un Podcast” as the final project for her Fabricating Rome class. The aim of the podcast is to explore the current state of art and art history. Virginia holds a B.A. in Art History and Italian Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University.

IFE Welcomes Federico Monica for a Talk on Urbanization in Africa

IFE Welcomes Federico Monica for a Talk on Urbanization in Africa

The John Cabot University Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomed Federico Monica, founder of Placemarks Africa, for a talk called “Urbanization in Africa: Future Social, Cultural and Environmental Implications for Africans,” on January 26, 2022.

Communications Professors Donatella Della Ratta and Peter Sarram Co-edit Book on Digital Cultures

Communications Professors Donatella Della Ratta and Peter Sarram Co-edit Book on Digital Cultures

Communications Professors Donatella Della Ratta and Peter Sarram, along with Geert Lovink , and Teresa Numerico , have recently edited an anthology called The Aesthetics and Politics of the Online Self: A Savage Journey into the Heart of Digital Cultures.

On Transhumanism: Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner’s Book Featured in “Deliberatio”

On Transhumanism: Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner’s Book Featured in “Deliberatio”

JCU Philosophy Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner recently had a special issue of the journal “Deliberatio” solely dedicated to his book, On Transhumanism, which will be available in print beginning March (Penn State University Press, 2020). Deliberatio is a new journal dedicated to cutting-edge topics in philosophy.

Sustainability in Our Hands: Alumna Gaia Di Tommaso

Sustainability in Our Hands: Alumna Gaia Di Tommaso

Alumna Gaia Di Tommaso graduated in 2019 with a B.A. in International Affairs. Gaia recently earned her M.Sc. in Sustainability, Science, Policy, and Society from the Maastricht Sustainability Institute, in the Netherlands.

Professor Silvia Carnini Pulino Appointed Director of the FJG School of Business

Professor Silvia Carnini Pulino Appointed Director of the FJG School of Business

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello recently announced the appointment of Professor Silvia Pulino as Director of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business.

Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Business

Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Business

Professor Ieva Jākobsone Bellomi was invited to participate in the “Diversity Innovation Meeting” organized by ItaliaCamp for Poste Italiane on December 15, 2021.

Data Ethics of Power: Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Hosts Gry Hasselbalch

Data Ethics of Power: Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Hosts Gry Hasselbalch

On December 20, 2021, the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies hosted Gry Hasselbalch for a presentation of her latest book Data Ethics of Power: A Human Approach in the Big Data and AI Era (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2022).

Alumna Sara Gabai Publishes LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy

Alumna Sara Gabai Publishes LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that alumna Sara Gabai’s book LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy (Routledge, 2022) will be published in April 2022.

JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Joins High-Level Global AI Initiative

JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Joins High-Level Global AI Initiative

Last week, Francesco Lapenta, JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Director,  was invited to speak at the Global Cybersecurity Day "Framework for Global Law and Accord on AI and Digital" symposium and award ceremony organized annually by the Boston Global Forum.

Commitment to Student Success: Director of Student Services Maria del Pilar Murguia

Commitment to Student Success: Director of Student Services Maria del Pilar Murguia

Director of Student Services Maria del Pilar Murguia graduated from JCU in 2003 with a B.A. in Business Administration and two minors in Economics and Computer Science.

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper at Conference of “Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflicts”

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper at Conference of “Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflicts”

On November 22, 2021 JCU Associate Professor Silvia Scarpa presented a paper at the Opening Conference of the Second International Academic Week on Children in Armed Conflicts.

JCU Introduces American Sign Language Seminars

JCU Introduces American Sign Language Seminars

During the Fall 2021 semester, JCU students had the opportunity to attend weekly American Sign Language (ASL) seminars.