Academics News

Women Writers and the Short Story: Tribute to Lucia Berlin

Women Writers and the Short Story: Tribute to Lucia Berlin

On May 30, 2016 the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation presented a tribute to late American writer Lucia Berlin.

Welcome New Professor Dr. Seth N. Jaffe

Welcome New Professor Dr. Seth N. Jaffe

John Cabot University is pleased to welcome new professor of Political Science and Dr. Seth N. Jaffe International Affairs, Dr. Seth N. Jaffe, who will begin teaching in January 2017.

Meet Class of 2016 Valedictorian Silvia Bezzi

Meet Class of 2016 Valedictorian Silvia Bezzi

John Cabot University’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2016, Silvia Bezzi.

Prof. Argentieri About US-Cuba Relations

Prof. Argentieri About US-Cuba Relations

Last month, Political Science Professor Federigo Argentieri was invited to present his point of view regarding US-Cuba relations to the monthly meeting organized in a Roman hotel by Mediatrends America, an independent press association.

JCU’s Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

JCU’s Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

John Cabot University and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) are pleased to announce the fifth edition of the Summer School on Human Rights.

Professor Pal Belenyesi at St. Mary’s College

Professor Pal Belenyesi at St. Mary’s College

On Friday, May 6, 2016, Business Administration and Economics Professor Pal Belenyesi held a full-class lecture at St. Mary College, in California.

Prof. Paganini Publishes Article “Only School Remains Dumb”

Prof. Paganini Publishes Article “Only School Remains Dumb”

Professor Pietro Paganini teaches Business Administration at JCU. On April 30, 2016, Business Administration Professor Pietro Paganini published an article in the Italian daily newspaper La Stampa entitled: "Solo la scuola è rimasta stupida" ("Only School Remains Dumb").

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Published in “Il Sole 24 Ore” Blog

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Published in “Il Sole 24 Ore” Blog

Leonardo is the youngest policy adviser at the European Political Strategy Centre.

Learning Outside of the Classroom: JCU Community Service

Learning Outside of the Classroom: JCU Community Service

Through the Community Service Program, JCU students of all majors have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the local community while cultivating a sense of social responsibility, and experiencing personal growth.

JCU Alumna and Environmental Activist Zornitza Hadjitodorova Returns from International Antarctic Expedition

JCU Alumna and Environmental Activist Zornitza Hadjitodorova Returns from International Antarctic Expedition

Says Zornitza, "We must remember that, as Sir Robert Swan says, 'The greatest threat to our Planet is the belief that someone else will protect it'".

JCU Professor and Students Provide Image Palette for William Kentridge’s “Triumphs and Laments”

JCU Professor and Students Provide Image Palette for William Kentridge’s “Triumphs and Laments”

Rome's great new work of contemporary art was inaugurated on April 21, 2016.

Communications Senior Alessandro Ceschi Presents Short Film “Sally Abroad”

Communications Senior Alessandro Ceschi Presents Short Film “Sally Abroad”

"I experimented, which I think gives you the clearest path to creativity. It’s really important to keep experimenting."

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Nicola Usala, Co-Founder of Babaiola

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Nicola Usala, Co-Founder of Babaiola

Usala urged the importance of social media strategies as an essential framework for any start-up on the market today.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Jegor Levkovskiy, CEO of Bemyguru

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Jegor Levkovskiy, CEO of Bemyguru

On Tuesday, April 19th, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Professor Riccardo Maiolini's Strategic Decisions in Entrepreneurship (BUS 410) class, welcomed Jegor Levkovskiy for a guest lecture.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes High School Students for “Italy Pitches”

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes High School Students for “Italy Pitches”

Italy Pitches is a national, Elevator Pitch-style competition in English, focused on advocating for non profits, open to Italian High School students.

Is the American Century Over? JCU Welcomes Professor Joseph Nye

Is the American Century Over? JCU Welcomes Professor Joseph Nye

Professor Nye is Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University, and former Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Laura Carpintieri, Co-Founder of Checkmoov

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Laura Carpintieri, Co-Founder of Checkmoov

Carpintieri, who presented her co-founded company Checkmoov, offered great insights into her experience with strategic planning, market research and scenario analysis.

Prof. Abdolmohammadi Presents New Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Abdolmohammadi Presents New Book on Modern Iran

On April 13, Political Science Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi presented "Modern Iran: Internal and International Challenges of a Strategic Country."

Prof. Tijana Mamula Presents New Book “The Multilingual Screen: New Reflections on Cinema and Linguistic Difference”

Prof. Tijana Mamula Presents New Book “The Multilingual Screen: New Reflections on Cinema and Linguistic Difference”

On April 4, Professor of Communications Tijana Mamula presented her latest book The Multilingual Screen: New Reflections on Cinema and Linguistic Difference (Bloomsbury, 2016) at the University of Michigan.

Italian Government Research Center Features JCU in Case Study on New Learning Spaces

Italian Government Research Center Features JCU in Case Study on New Learning Spaces

The case study focuses on an experimental initiative that has evolved into Learn Do Share, a program promoted by the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship that matches real clients and real projects with students, who work as consultants to present a professional solution to a business need.