Alumni News

Find What Brings You Joy: Alumnus Nicholas Ciniglio

Find What Brings You Joy: Alumnus Nicholas Ciniglio

Originally from Rhode Island, alumnus Nicholas Ciniglio is currently working as Residence Director (RD) at JCU.

JCU Alumna Donnatella Bove Parra on the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela  

JCU Alumna Donnatella Bove Parra on the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela  

On April 4, the Office of Community Service invited JCU Alumna Donnatella Bove Parra to speak about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

Alumna Anna Bottinelli Featured in Christie’s Article on Influential Women in the Art World

Alumna Anna Bottinelli Featured in Christie’s Article on Influential Women in the Art World

Class of 2010 alumna Anna Bottinelli was featured in Christie’s article “6 influential women on building a more equitable art world and the trailblazers who inspire them,” published on March 27, 2024.

New Challenges: Meet Alumna Valentina Gozzi

New Challenges: Meet Alumna Valentina Gozzi

Originally from Modena, Valentina Gozzi graduated from JCU in 2023 with a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in Mathematics.

Rare Skills: MA Alumnus Bernat Racz

Rare Skills: MA Alumnus Bernat Racz

MA alumnus Bernat Racz is currently pursuing a PhD in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies at the Central European University.

JCU Alumnus and Professor Mattia Maglione Co-translates Oliver Twist

JCU Alumnus and Professor Mattia Maglione Co-translates Oliver Twist

JCU alumnus and English professor Mattia Maglione recently co-translated Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens into Italian with translator Livio Crescenzi.

Alumna Laura R. Weinstein Gives Talk at Naples National Archaeological Museum

Alumna Laura R. Weinstein Gives Talk at Naples National Archaeological Museum

MA in Art History alumna Laura Weinstein was invited to the Naples National Archaeological Museum on November 30, 2023, to give a talk about the subject of her JCU master's thesis.

JCU Hosts Alumni & Friends Holiday Celebration

JCU Hosts Alumni & Friends Holiday Celebration

JCU hosted an Alumni & Friends Holiday Celebration with over 40 members of the JCU community including faculty, staff, and friends.

Meet Alumnus Ascanio Balbo di Vinadio

Meet Alumnus Ascanio Balbo di Vinadio

Alumnus Ascanio Balbo di Vinadio recently curated the book 'Longo. Dall'industria alle opere di Marco Angelini'.

Alumna Lizzy Mae van Son Receives Literary Prize

Alumna Lizzy Mae van Son Receives Literary Prize

Alumna Lizzy Mae van Son recently won the Premio Speciale Milano Donna at the Premio Letterario Milano International for her illustrated guidebook Check! The Balkans.

Desire to Tell a Story: Meet Alumna Cecilia Palmeri

Desire to Tell a Story: Meet Alumna Cecilia Palmeri

JCU alumna Cecilia Palmeri graduated in 2020 with a Dual Degree Program in Communications with the Università degli Studi di Milano and is now pursuing her passion in documentary filmmaking.

Challenges of COP28 and Innovative Sources of Finance for the New Loss and Damage Fund

Challenges of COP28 and Innovative Sources of Finance for the New Loss and Damage Fund

On November 22nd, JCU welcomed Professor Benito Mueller and Dr. Federica Fricano for a talk entitled "Challenges of COP28 and Innovative Sources of Finance for the New Loss and Damage Fund."

Meet Alumna and Assistant Director of Student Services Federica Bocco

Meet Alumna and Assistant Director of Student Services Federica Bocco

Alumna Federica Bocco is Assistant Director of Student Services at JCU. She is also a freelance journalist and author.

From JCU Student to Professor: Alumna Fiamma Mozzetta

From JCU Student to Professor: Alumna Fiamma Mozzetta

In Spring 2024, alumna Fiamma Mozzetta will return to JCU as a faculty member to teach the “Popular Music and Mass Culture” course.

Alumna Valeria D’Ambrosio Curates GRASPING THE COSMOS Project

Alumna Valeria D’Ambrosio Curates GRASPING THE COSMOS Project

Alumna Valeria D’Ambrosio is an art historian and contemporary art curator who graduated as Valedictorian in 2009 with a B.A. in Art History.

Alumnus Guglielmo Della Porta Helps Organize Ryder Cup

Alumnus Guglielmo Della Porta Helps Organize Ryder Cup

Alumnus Guglielmo Della Porta recently contributed to the organization of the Ryder Cup held in Rome in September 2023.

Professor Antonella Salvatore Welcomes Alumna Camilla Voltolini from Canossa Events

Professor Antonella Salvatore Welcomes Alumna Camilla Voltolini from Canossa Events

Alumna Camilla Voltolini from Canossa Events featured Professor Antonella Salvatore’s Professional Skills for Career Development class on September 29, 2023.

Alumnus Giacomo Di Capua Speaks at the UN General Assembly

Alumnus Giacomo Di Capua Speaks at the UN General Assembly

JCU alumnus Giacomo Di Capua, Youth Delegate to the UN for Italy, addressed the 3rd Committee of the United Nations General Assembly on September 29, 2023.

President’s Gala Concludes 50th Anniversary Year Celebrations at JCU

President’s Gala Concludes 50th Anniversary Year Celebrations at JCU

On September 23, 2023, the annual President’s Gala was held at Rome’s Hotel Hassler. President Franco Pavoncello welcomed more than 80 guests including Trustees, administrators, alumni, faculty, staff, and members of the JCU Student Government.

Mind, Behavior and Business: Alumna Nada El Kady

Mind, Behavior and Business: Alumna Nada El Kady

Alumna Nada El Kady graduated in Spring 2023 with a B.A. in Psychological Science and a minor in Business Administration. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Psychology of Work and Organizational Wellbeing.