Academics News

Meet JCU Student and Entrepreneur Axel Keicher

Meet JCU Student and Entrepreneur Axel Keicher

24-year old Axel Keicher splits his time between studying Communications and helping manage his family's flower business.

CEO of Melio Welcomed by Institute for Entrepreneurship

CEO of Melio Welcomed by Institute for Entrepreneurship

On March 3, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the BUS 305 Introduction to Entrepreneurship class, welcomed the CEO of Melio Giuseppe Flores d'Arcais.

American Academy in Rome Exhibit Curated by Professor Gianni

American Academy in Rome Exhibit Curated by Professor Gianni

Founded in 1895, the American Academy in Rome is the oldest American overseas center for independent study and advanced research in the arts and humanities.

Professor Driessen Comments on “Super Tuesday” Elections

Professor Driessen Comments on “Super Tuesday” Elections

Prof. Driessen is currently Chair of the Department of Political Science and and International Affairs.

Social Media Competition Hosted by JCU Business Club

Social Media Competition Hosted by JCU Business Club

On February 24, 2016, John Cabot University's Business Club, in collaboration with the Institute for Entrepreneurship, hosted JCU's first-ever social media competition.

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes IT Expert Andrea Latino

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes IT Expert Andrea Latino

Latino's field of expertise spans across public policy, management consulting, and tech journalism.

Privacy Icon Simon Davies Interviewed by Alumna Challis Popkey

Privacy Icon Simon Davies Interviewed by Alumna Challis Popkey

Popkey recently interviewed Professor Simon Davies, privacy advocate and founder of Privacy International.

“The Next Rome” Contest Seeks Creative Solutions to the City’s Problems

“The Next Rome” Contest Seeks Creative Solutions to the City’s Problems

The contest, called Premio Creativo “Soluzioni per la Prossima Roma” (Creative Prize: “Solutions for the Next Rome”), is open to anyone under the age of 35 and aims to reward innovative ideas that tackle the city’s problems with a pragmatic yet creative spirit.

IFE Welcomes Managing Director of uFirst Laura Mirabella

IFE Welcomes Managing Director of uFirst Laura Mirabella

Every semester the Institute invites 20+ entrepreneurs to the classroom to share their experience in real time. On February 16, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the BUS/CMS 360 Social Networks and Media Management class taught by Professor Daniele Pica, welcomed Laura Mirabella.

JCU Welcomes Democracy Prep Endurance High School Freshmen

JCU Welcomes Democracy Prep Endurance High School Freshmen

John Cabot University wishes the students at Democracy Prep all the best for their high school career and hopes to welcome them back to Rome in the future.

JCU Announces ENLUS II Intensive English Summer 2016 Course

JCU Announces ENLUS II Intensive English Summer 2016 Course

John Cabot University's English Language for University Studies (ENLUS) Program is pleased to announce that it will be offering ENLUS II in Summer 2016.

Student and Rapper Karima 2G Participates in “Better Days Festival”

Student and Rapper Karima 2G Participates in “Better Days Festival”

Karima Gehnyei, Liberian-Italian rapper and JCU student is considered to be one of the leaders of the newly born movement of “second generation” Italian artists.

On Carson McCullers: Professor Carlos Dews Interviewed by BBC Radio 4

On Carson McCullers: Professor Carlos Dews Interviewed by BBC Radio 4

Professor Dews is the Chair of John Cabot University’s Department of English Language and Literature and Director of JCU’s Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation.

National Competition Authority of Hungary Study by Professor Belenyesi

National Competition Authority of Hungary Study by Professor Belenyesi

The National Competition Authority of Hungary (NCA) published a study carried out by JCU Professor Pal Belenyesi comparing the legal and economic approaches to antitrust of digital platforms.

Economics Bulletin Accepts Research by Professor Francesco Ruscitti

Economics Bulletin Accepts Research by Professor Francesco Ruscitti

Professor Francesco Ruscitti's research paper "Monotone Comparative Statics in General Equilibrium" has been accepted for publication in Economics Bulletin, an international peer-reviewed journal.

Dacia Maraini Presents her Book “Extravagance and Three Other Plays”

Dacia Maraini Presents her Book “Extravagance and Three Other Plays”

On February 2, 2016 the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation together with the Department of Modern Languages and Literature welcomed celebrated Italian author Dacia Maraini to present her book Extravagance and Three Other Plays, recently published by JCU Press.

JCU IR Society Welcomes Pakistani Ambassador to Italy

JCU IR Society Welcomes Pakistani Ambassador to Italy

On February 1, 2016, the JCU International Relations Society welcomed the Pakistani Ambassador to Italy, Nadeem Riyaz, to speak about Pakistan’s foreign policy and challenges for the future.

Imagining Portus: From Archaeological Data to Computer Graphics

Imagining Portus: From Archaeological Data to Computer Graphics

On January 26, 2016, the Rome Society of the Archaeological Institute of America organized a public lecture on Portus, the imperial harbor of Ancient Rome.

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

"Pizza and Politics" is a monthly series organized by Professor Michael Driessen, that aims to bring students and professors together for enlightened conversation about pressing, contemporary, global political events.

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italy’s Role in EU for “The Localist”

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italy’s Role in EU for “The Localist”

A leading analyst of Italian politics, Dr. Pavoncello's work has appeared in, among others, the American Political Science Review, the British Journal of Political Science, Asian Studies, and World Affairs.