Faculty News

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.

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.

Professor Fabrizio Conti Publishes “Witchcraft, Superstition, and Observant Franciscan Preachers”

Professor Fabrizio Conti Publishes “Witchcraft, Superstition, and Observant Franciscan Preachers”

Fabrizio Conti, a history lecturer at JCU, announces that his monograph Witchcraft, Superstition, and Observant Franciscan Preachers: Pastoral Approach and Intellectual Debate in Renaissance Milan has been published by Brepols Publishers.

Prof. Pejman Abdolmohammadi Publishes Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Pejman Abdolmohammadi Publishes Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Abdolmohammadi's newest book investigates the political history of contemporary Iran and the institutional framework of the Islamic Republic.

Italian Daily Corriere della Sera Publishes Editorial by Prof. Pietro Paganini

Italian Daily Corriere della Sera Publishes Editorial by Prof. Pietro Paganini

On January 8, 2016, Prof. Pietro Paganini published an editorial in one of Italy's main daily newspapers, Corriere della Sera,on the future of Milan as an innovative global city.

Professor Dews to Edit Carson McCullers’s Work for Library of America

Professor Dews to Edit Carson McCullers’s Work for Library of America

Professor Dews, a leading expert on the life and work of the American novelist, previously edited the collected novels of Carson McCullers for the Library of America (2001).

Bloomberg Terminal Now Available in JCU Frohring Library

Bloomberg Terminal Now Available in JCU Frohring Library

Bloomberg Professional, one of the most powerful business research tools, is now available in the Frohring Library for all JCU students, faculty, and staff.

John Cabot University Receives Donation of One Million Dollars from Frohring Foundation

John Cabot University Receives Donation of One Million Dollars from Frohring Foundation

The entire John Cabot University community joins President Pavoncello in thanking Paula Frohring, her family and the Frohring foundation for their latest demonstration of generosity and support.

Constitutional Rights Talk by Prof. Pamela Harris at University of Urbino

Constitutional Rights Talk by Prof. Pamela Harris at University of Urbino

Harris and Prof. Valentina Fiorillo compared Italian and American approaches to constitutional justice, focusing especially on the construction of religious liberty and LGBT equality.

JCU Alumnus Matthew De Bari in Final Round of Criminal Law Moot

JCU Alumnus Matthew De Bari in Final Round of Criminal Law Moot

In the final round, De Bari was judged by two Queen’s Counsel as well as a law professor from University College London who authored one of the most well-known practice manuals and textbooks on English criminal law.

JCU Students Develop Communication Plan for Rome Opera House

JCU Students Develop Communication Plan for Rome Opera House

During the Fall 2015 semester JCU Advertising Management students had the opportunity to develop a communication plan for a very special “client,” the Rome Opera House.

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Advisers Meet in New York City

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Advisers Meet in New York City

On Wednesday, November 25th, four of the five advisers of the Guarini Institute took part in a business luncheon at the New York Athletic Club.

Professor Argentieri Presents at the 2015 Annual Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies Convention

Professor Argentieri Presents at the 2015 Annual Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies Convention

On Friday, November 20th, Professor Federigo Argentieri presented his paper "Putin in the West - Kremlin Propaganda as Echoed in EU Countries" at the 2015 Annual Convention for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies in Philadelphia.

Olympic Truce and Sports Diplomacy: a Panel Discussion at JCU

Olympic Truce and Sports Diplomacy: a Panel Discussion at JCU

John Cabot University hosted the panel discussion “Olympic Truce and Sports Diplomacy,” with Dr. Mario Pescante, the International Olympic Committee's Ambassador to the United Nations.

JCU Interfaith Initiative Welcomes Dr. Anthony Carroll for Discussion on Religious Secular Dialogue

JCU Interfaith Initiative Welcomes Dr. Anthony Carroll for Discussion on Religious Secular Dialogue

On Thursday, November 5th the JCU Interfaith Initiative welcomed Dr. Anthony Carroll to speak on "Atheist Secular Dialogue".

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Hosts Screening of “The Troublemaker: Behind the Scenes of the United Nations”

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Hosts Screening of “The Troublemaker: Behind the Scenes of the United Nations”

On Wednesday, November 4th, 2015, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a film screening and discussion of Roberto Salinas' "The Troublemaker: Behind the Scenes of the United Nations".

Fall 2015 Career Fair Brings Academic and Professional Realms Together at JCU

Fall 2015 Career Fair Brings Academic and Professional Realms Together at JCU

The Fall 2015 edition of John Cabot University’s Career Fair hosted 82 representatives from a variety of industries.

International Relations Society Continues Discussion of European Refugee Crisis

International Relations Society Continues Discussion of European Refugee Crisis

The International Relations Society hosted a panel discussion on 'The Refugee Crisis: Perspectives from Eastern Europe".