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John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2023

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2023

On May 15, 2023, John Cabot University celebrated the Class of 2023 at the Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome. 12 students received their Master of Arts in Art History, 184 received their Bachelor of Arts. degrees, and 4 received their Associate of Arts degrees.

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Hosts “Technology, Art and the Posthuman” Conference

Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Hosts “Technology, Art and the Posthuman” Conference

John Cabot University's Institute of Future and Innovation Studies is pleased to announce the conference "Technology, Art and the Posthuman: The End or a New Beginning for Humanism?" on May 13 and 14, 2023.

JCU Hosts 50th Anniversary New York Gala

JCU Hosts 50th Anniversary New York Gala

John Cabot University hosted the 50th Anniversary New York Gala on March 28, 2023, at a prestigious New York club. The New York Gala, which takes place annually, is an event honoring those within our community and beyond who have contributed to the University and supported academic initiatives, scholarships, and cultural programs.

JCU Students Perform Musical “The Wizard of Oz”

JCU Students Perform Musical “The Wizard of Oz”

JCU’s Performing Arts Company put on the classic American musical The Wizard of Oz on April 17, 18, and 19, 2023. For three nights the Aula Magna Regina was decorated with a yellow brick road and welcomed 60 guests for each performance.

JCU, University of Vienna, and University of Palermo Present “Digitalization in Interfirm Networks”

JCU, University of Vienna, and University of Palermo Present “Digitalization in Interfirm Networks”

John Cabot University is pleased to announce its cooperation with the University of Vienna and the University of Palermo for the organization of a plenary session on the digitalization of franchise networks to be held within the tenth international biennial Conference on Economics and Management of Networks (EMNet).

JCU Presents “Chasing That Sound: An Ennio Morricone Story”

JCU Presents “Chasing That Sound: An Ennio Morricone Story”

On March 30, 2023, JCU hosted the event “Chasing That Sound – An Ennio Morricone Story.” The event was sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages and Literature, the Department of Communications and Media Studies, and the Dean of Academic Affairs’ Office.

JCU Team to Participate in Komen Race for the Cure

JCU Team to Participate in Komen Race for the Cure

John Cabot University team to participate in the 2023 Komen Race for The Cure, which will be held in Rome on May 7, 2023

John Cabot University Celebrates 2023 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University Celebrates 2023 Student Award Winners

John Cabot University held its annual Student Awards Ceremony in the Aula Magna on April 13, 2023. The Academic Excellence Awards are awarded to graduating students who have attained a high level of academic excellence in, and made a significant contribution to, the field of the award.

Why Rome Matters: JCU Welcomes Professor Jean Yarbrough

Why Rome Matters: JCU Welcomes Professor Jean Yarbrough

On March 15th JCU welcomed Jean Yarbrough for a discussion called “Why Rome Matters: Lessons from Political Philosophy.”

50 Years of Magic: JCU Welcomes Professor Michael D. Bailey

50 Years of Magic: JCU Welcomes Professor Michael D. Bailey

On March 15, 2023, the Department of History and Humanities and the American Academy in Rome welcomed Professor Michael D. Bailey for a talk called “50 Years of Magic as Interdisciplinary Study: From the Revival of the 1970s to Future Perspectives.”

Guarini Institute and Temple University on Changing Global Order 

Guarini Institute and Temple University on Changing Global Order 

On March 14, 2023, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and Temple University hosted a joint event entitled “The New Setting: COVID, Ukraine and the Changing Global Order.”

“What’s Next for U.K., Irish, EU Relations?” JCU Welcomes Dr. Kathryn Simpson

“What’s Next for U.K., Irish, EU Relations?” JCU Welcomes Dr. Kathryn Simpson

John Cabot University welcomed Dr. Kathryn Simpson for a lecture entitled “What Next for U.K., Irish, EU Relations? Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol,” on March 21, 2023.  

JCU Welcomes Douglas Atkin, Former Global Head of Community at Airbnb

JCU Welcomes Douglas Atkin, Former Global Head of Community at Airbnb

JCU welcomed Douglas Atkin, former Global Head of Community at Airbnb, for a talk on the importance of purpose for companies, on March 21, 2023.

JCU Center for Career Services Announces First Career Fair of 2023

JCU Center for Career Services Announces First Career Fair of 2023

The JCU Center for Career Services will hold the first Career Fair of the year on March 31, 2023. Career Fairs serve as an opportunity for students and alumni to start thinking about their future careers, practice their interviewing skills, and gain valuable work experience.

Sustainability at JCU: The Triggering Change Competition

Sustainability at JCU: The Triggering Change Competition

We sat down with Professor Michèle Favorite to discuss sustainability at JCU and the Triggering Change Competition, which aims to develop creative processes that inspire action on environmental sustainability.

Digital Humanities and Corpus Linguistics: JCU Welcomes Fabio Ciambella

Digital Humanities and Corpus Linguistics: JCU Welcomes Fabio Ciambella

On February 21, 2023, the JCU Department of English Language and Literature, and the Department of Mathematics, Natural, and Applied Sciences welcomed Dr. Fabio Ciambella for a talk on “Corpus Linguistics.”

JCU Hosts Roundtable Discussion on ChatGPT

JCU Hosts Roundtable Discussion on ChatGPT

On February 20, 2023, the Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs hosted a roundtable discussion about the new software ChatGPT. The discussion focused on the ethics of AI, the potential for bias, and other consequences on academia.

Female Biophilia as Inclusive Innovation: JCU Welcomes Giulia Tomasello

Female Biophilia as Inclusive Innovation: JCU Welcomes Giulia Tomasello

On February 9, 2023, the JCU Department of Communications and Media Studies hosted the Italian interaction designer, Giulia Tomasello, as part of the Spring 2023 edition of the Digital Delights and Disturbances series.

Digital Politics and The Politics of Disengagement: JCU Welcomes Adi Kuntsman

Digital Politics and The Politics of Disengagement: JCU Welcomes Adi Kuntsman

The Department of Communications and Media Studies welcomed Adi Kuntsman for a talk on "Digital Politics and The Politics of Disengagement," on February 2, 2023.

Mussolini and the Rise of Populism: Guarini Institute Welcomes Spencer Di Scala

Mussolini and the Rise of Populism: Guarini Institute Welcomes Spencer Di Scala

On February 6, 2023, John Cabot University’s Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a talk called “Mussolini's Legacy and Contemporary Populism” by author Spencer Di Scala.