Academics News

JCU Alumna Diletta Luminari Represents Italy as Delegate to G(irls)20 Summit in Istanbul

JCU Alumna Diletta Luminari Represents Italy as Delegate to G(irls)20 Summit in Istanbul

On October 7-8, 2015, JCU alumna Diletta Luminari represented Italy in the annual G(irls)20 Summit in Istanbul. Modeled after the Group of 20 international forum, G(irls)20 is a widely recognized platform for young women's empowerment.

JCU Alumnus Matthew De Bari in Final Round of Criminal Law Moot

JCU Alumnus Matthew De Bari in Final Round of Criminal Law Moot

In the final round, De Bari was judged by two Queen’s Counsel as well as a law professor from University College London who authored one of the most well-known practice manuals and textbooks on English criminal law.

Fall 2015 Elevator Pitch Competition

Fall 2015 Elevator Pitch Competition

Congratulations to winners Romeo Sacco, Olivia Gambelin, and Halina Lohvin.

“Inside Out” Event: Will Technology Affect the Jobs of the Future?

“Inside Out” Event: Will Technology Affect the Jobs of the Future?

Using a Ted Talk-like format, the event hosted 14 professionals representing startups, venture capital, heavy-weight innovators, and the media.

JCU Alumna and EU MP Eva Paunova Featured in Financial Times

JCU Alumna and EU MP Eva Paunova Featured in Financial Times

On November 26, JCU alumna Eva Paunova was featured in an article in the Financial Times entitled "Tapping the talent of Generation D would be a key stroke for EU."

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Advisers Meet in New York City

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Advisers Meet in New York City

On Wednesday, November 25th, four of the five advisers of the Guarini Institute took part in a business luncheon at the New York Athletic Club.

Director Carlo Lavagna and Writer Chiara Barzini Welcomed at JCU Department of Communications Screening of “Arianna”

Director Carlo Lavagna and Writer Chiara Barzini Welcomed at JCU Department of Communications Screening of “Arianna”

The John Cabot University Department of Communications was pleased to host director Carlo Lavagna and writer Chiara Barzini for a screening of their 2015 film, Arianna. Film critics have praised the film as "a worthwhile addition to the growing pile of alternative gender studies on film."

Olympic Truce and Sports Diplomacy: a Panel Discussion at JCU

Olympic Truce and Sports Diplomacy: a Panel Discussion at JCU

John Cabot University hosted the panel discussion “Olympic Truce and Sports Diplomacy,” with Dr. Mario Pescante, the International Olympic Committee's Ambassador to the United Nations.

JCU Students in Action: Viktor Sobra Delseny and Cristian Tracci at TEDxYouth in Rome

JCU Students in Action: Viktor Sobra Delseny and Cristian Tracci at TEDxYouth in Rome

On Saturday, November 14 TEDxYouth welcomed 20 speakers from a variety of industries and countries to share with the audience their perspective on the topic, “Made in the Future.”

International Relations Society Continues Discussion of European Refugee Crisis

International Relations Society Continues Discussion of European Refugee Crisis

The International Relations Society hosted a panel discussion on 'The Refugee Crisis: Perspectives from Eastern Europe".

Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi Interviewed by Vatican Radio on Iran’s Role in Syrian Crisis

Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi Interviewed by Vatican Radio on Iran’s Role in Syrian Crisis

Dr. Abdolmohammadi teaches Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies at John Cabot University.

Renowned Filmmaker Isaac Julien Presents “Ten Thousand Waves” at JCU

Renowned Filmmaker Isaac Julien Presents “Ten Thousand Waves” at JCU

A key figure in the film and video workshop movement since the early 1980s, Julien produces works for cinema, television, and art galleries.

Professor Ammary Presents Paper on Modernist American Fiction at International Conference in Warsaw

Professor Ammary Presents Paper on Modernist American Fiction at International Conference in Warsaw

Professor Silvia Ammary presented the paper "Modernist American fiction: Trauma and healing through memory" at the international conference The Place of Memory and Memory of Place, held in Warsaw, Poland from October 22-24.

Jonas Carpignano’s Film “Mediterranea” Screened at John Cabot University

Jonas Carpignano’s Film “Mediterranea” Screened at John Cabot University

Mr. Carpignano's first feature film, "Mediterranea" had its world premiere at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival where it garnered rave reviews.

Professor Michèle Favorite Gives Talk at “Roma Tre” University on How to Write an Effective Resume

Professor Michèle Favorite Gives Talk at “Roma Tre” University on How to Write an Effective Resume

Prof. Favorite teaches Business Communications and Public Relations at JCU.

JCU Students Samantha Abear, Stefania Rojas, and Thomas Oswald Young IV Honored at the Italian Parliament

JCU Students Samantha Abear, Stefania Rojas, and Thomas Oswald Young IV Honored at the Italian Parliament

The Italy- USA Foundation is an independent institution that was established to honor and promote the friendship between Italians and Americans by playing a bipartisan public role on both sides of the Atlantic.

JCU Alumna Linda Faison Invited to Pitch Business Idea to FAO Committee on Food Security

JCU Alumna Linda Faison Invited to Pitch Business Idea to FAO Committee on Food Security

Linda Faison was invited to pitch her business idea regarding waste-conscious management directly to a panel of experts.

BAIA and John Cabot University Bring Best Entrepreneurial Practices to Italy

BAIA and John Cabot University Bring Best Entrepreneurial Practices to Italy

"It was an interesting experience. We got to work with CEOs and representatives of real businesses," commented senior Communications student Eleonora Biondo.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Senate Reform for International Media

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Senate Reform for International Media

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was quoted by various international media organizations on the recent vote to overhaul the Italian Senate.

JCU Welcomes Consultant of Italian Ministry for Economic Development Mattia Corbetta

JCU Welcomes Consultant of Italian Ministry for Economic Development Mattia Corbetta

Dr. Corbetta focused on current measures taken by the Italian government to sustain entrepreneurship, and further discussed defining issues of the current crisis.