Communications News

From Milan to JCU: A Smooth Transition for Student Francesco Porzio

From Milan to JCU: A Smooth Transition for Student Francesco Porzio

Student Francesco Porzio noticed four things that set JCU apart from Italian universities.

JCU Student Silvia Bezzi Develops Communication Material for University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy

JCU Student Silvia Bezzi Develops Communication Material for University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy

JCU Communications Major Silvia Bezzi created two brochures for Italy's branch of UPMC, one of the leading nonprofit health systems currently active in the U.S.

Communications Student Giacomo Sproccati Selected as Finalist in “Mazda Make Things Better Competition”

Communications Student Giacomo Sproccati Selected as Finalist in “Mazda Make Things Better Competition”

Sproccati’s project has been shortlisted along with four other projects in the Mazda "Make Things Better" competition which took place during the Nobel Peace Prize Summit in Rome.

Meet Economics and Finance Student Omar Attya

Meet Economics and Finance Student Omar Attya

"Being around people from all around the world has helped me get the most out of my education. Hearing different points of view and being exposed to different mentalities has greatly broadened my perspectives."

Meet Iraqi-Japanese Communications Major Linda Kuniyama

Meet Iraqi-Japanese Communications Major Linda Kuniyama

"John Cabot University has allowed me to find a home where I am able to fit in, believe in myself, and work towards my degree."

Win a Scholarship to Study Abroad at John Cabot University in Summer 2015!

Win a Scholarship to Study Abroad at John Cabot University in Summer 2015!

John Cabot University will be awarding four tuition scholarships for one three credit summer class from the options below during one of JCU's summer sessions (Summer I: May 21-June 27; Summer II: July 2-August 8).

John Cabot University Joins Institute of International Education’s “Generation Study Abroad” Initiative

John Cabot University Joins Institute of International Education’s “Generation Study Abroad” Initiative

John Cabot University has signed onto the Institute of International Education's Generation Study Abroad initiative to help more Americans to gain international experience through study abroad programs.

JCU to Welcome Back Professor Craig Smith in Summer Session I

JCU to Welcome Back Professor Craig Smith in Summer Session I

An expert in speech writing and debate, Dr. Smith's career witnessed two speechwriting roles in the White House for both President Gerald Ford and President George H.W. Bush.

Letter of Intent Signed Between FAO’s Office for Corporate Communications and John Cabot University

Letter of Intent Signed Between FAO’s Office for Corporate Communications and John Cabot University

A Letter of Intent was signed between FAO's Mario Lubetkin (Director of Office for Corporate Communications), and JCU's Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva.

John Cabot University Welcomes Privacy Advocates Simon Davies and Mike Godwin

John Cabot University Welcomes Privacy Advocates Simon Davies and Mike Godwin

On Wednesday, November 19 John Cabot University hosted a Presidential Lecture featuring two of the world's most influential pioneers of digital rights, Simon Davies and Mike Godwin.

“Greening Media Education:” New Book by Professor Antonio López

“Greening Media Education:” New Book by Professor Antonio López

Professor Antonio López has just published his third book, Greening Media Education, about media and environmental sustainability.

Women in the Director’s Chair Film Series Kicks Off with Alina Marazzi’s “Tutto parla di te”

Women in the Director’s Chair Film Series Kicks Off with Alina Marazzi’s “Tutto parla di te”

During this film series, which continues into the Spring 2015 semester, a new generation of female Italian directors will be welcomed to JCU to talk to the community and and to showcase their films.

Journalism Professor Judy Bachrach Publishes New Book: “Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death”

Journalism Professor Judy Bachrach Publishes New Book: “Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death”

On September 3rd, JCU journalism professor Judy Bachrach released her new book Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death.

JCU Student Jasmine Manari’s Short Film Selected for Cinewest Film Festival

JCU Student Jasmine Manari’s Short Film Selected for Cinewest Film Festival

Congratulations to JCU Communications Major Jasmine Manari, whose second short-film, My Big Mouth Vagina has been selected for screening at the Cinewest Film Festival in Sydney, Australia.

Visiting Professor Craig Smith Wins Gronbeck Political Communication Research Award

Visiting Professor Craig Smith Wins Gronbeck Political Communication Research Award

Professor Craig Smith was granted the 2014 Bruce E. Gronbeck Political Communication Research Award, for his work '"Confessions of a Presidential Speechwriter"

Visiting Professor Simon Davies Quoted in Major Bloomberg Article on Google’s Actions in Europe

Visiting Professor Simon Davies Quoted in Major Bloomberg Article on Google’s Actions in Europe

Privacy advocate and founder of Privacy International, Davies is considered one of the world experts on Internet privacy and data protection. Professor Davies will be teaching a course at JCU this Fall semester.

John Cabot University Opens New Digital Media Lab

John Cabot University Opens New Digital Media Lab

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the opening of the Digital Media Lab, coordinated by Professor Brian Thomson.

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to report that JCU faculty development funds continue to support the professional development of an outstanding group of faculty.

Global Village’s Betrayal: Mass Surveillance, Privacy and the Privatization of the Internet

Global Village’s Betrayal: Mass Surveillance, Privacy and the Privatization of the Internet

On Thursday July 10th, the JCU Institute in International Communications hosted the second forum of the 2014 summer session. The Panel was composed of Tracy Mitrano from Cornell University, Pamela Harris from JCU, and Ibrahim Al Marashi from California State University.

Featured Professor: Antonio Lopez

Featured Professor: Antonio Lopez

Communications professor Antonio Lopez is a leading international expert of media education with a research focus on sustainability.