Faculty News

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

This year, the session will run from July 6 to 10 and the topic will be Self-Determination, Group Rights and Individual Rights.

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at Tel Aviv University

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at Tel Aviv University

Prof. Rensmann presented his paper in which he analyzes the political response to antisemitism in Germany and Europe by electorally relevant political parties.

JCU Welcomes Paula Lucas for a Lecture on Preventing Domestic Violence Abroad

JCU Welcomes Paula Lucas for a Lecture on Preventing Domestic Violence Abroad

On March 23, JCU welcomed Paula Lucas, CEO and founder of the Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center (AODVC), for a lecture on "Weaving a Global Safety Net."

Professor Belényesi Participates in Prestigious Law Conference in Naples

Professor Belényesi Participates in Prestigious Law Conference in Naples

Prof. Belényesi discussed water supply liberalization at the Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II in Naples.

The Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation Welcomes Poet Marianne Boruch

The Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation Welcomes Poet Marianne Boruch

On March 17, the JCU Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation hosted a poetry reading by Marianne Boruch.

Professor Dews Receives Award for Italy Reads from the National Association of Italian School Principals

Professor Dews Receives Award for Italy Reads from the National Association of Italian School Principals

JCU professor Carlos Dews, founder and Director of the Italy Reads program was awarded the Premio Romei for commitment to the education of younger generations by the Italian National Association of School Principals and Professors

JCU Oxfam Banquet Raises Funds for the Fight to End World Hunger

JCU Oxfam Banquet Raises Funds for the Fight to End World Hunger

On March 11, over 85 students attended the JCU Oxfam Banquet, hosted by the Universities Fighting World Hunger Club (UFWH).

JCU Department of Mathematics Welcomes Grammenos Mastrojeni

JCU Department of Mathematics Welcomes Grammenos Mastrojeni

On March 12, John Cabot University welcomed Grammenos Mastrojeni from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for a lecture on “The Earth’s Matrix: How Climate Change Relates to Peace, Security, Development, and Human Rights.”

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan Wins Two Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan Wins Two Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan Wins Two Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing.

Professor Daniel Roy Connelly Wins Cúirt New Writing Prize for Poetry

Professor Daniel Roy Connelly Wins Cúirt New Writing Prize for Poetry

English Language and Literature and Theater Professor Daniel Roy Connelly has won the 2015 Cúirt New Writing Prize for poetry.

Side-by-Side: Works by Marina Haas and Gianluca Esposito, Curated by Serafino Amato

Side-by-Side: Works by Marina Haas and Gianluca Esposito, Curated by Serafino Amato

The first show of 2015 in the Side-by-Side series curated by Professor Serafino Amato opens with an encounter of works by German-born Marina Hass and Italian-born Gianluca Esposito.

Professor Rensmann Publishes Research on Global Political Theory and the Struggle for Democracy in Iran

Professor Rensmann Publishes Research on Global Political Theory and the Struggle for Democracy in Iran

JCU Political Science and International Affairs Professor Lars Rensmann just published an original research article on “Reading Arendt in Tehran: On Extraordinary Democratic Politics and the Failure of Revolutions”

John Cabot Hosts Alumni Social Reception in Rome

John Cabot Hosts Alumni Social Reception in Rome

On Friday, February 20, 2015 John Cabot Alumni were welcomed back to their Alma Mater for a social reception.

John Cabot University Participates in Chinese New Year Celebrations in Rome

John Cabot University Participates in Chinese New Year Celebrations in Rome

On Saturday, February 21 a John Cabot University delegation was invited to celebrate the Chinese New year in Rome at the Chinese Evangelical Church.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Chinese News Agency Xinhua on Italian Premier’s First Year

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Chinese News Agency Xinhua on Italian Premier’s First Year

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Chinese English language news agency Xinhua English on the first year of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's mandate.

Professor Daniel Roy Connelly Selected as Finalist for the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award

Professor Daniel Roy Connelly Selected as Finalist for the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award

English Language and Literature and Theater Professor Daniel Roy Connelly has been selected as one of 60 finalists in the international Aesthetica Creative Writing Award that attracted thousands of entries from writers across the world.

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan and Editor Paula Derrow Give Joint Reading and Presentation on Women in Digital Publishing

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan and Editor Paula Derrow Give Joint Reading and Presentation on Women in Digital Publishing

On February 17, the JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation presented a joint reading and presentation by Creative Writing Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan and SheBooks Editor Paula Derrow.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Participates in Europe-Ukraine Forum held in Lodz, Poland

Professor Federigo Argentieri Participates in Europe-Ukraine Forum held in Lodz, Poland

JCU Political Science Professor Federigo Argentieri was invited to participate in the eighth forum on the Europe/Ukraine situation, sponsored by the prestigious Institute for Eastern Studies.

Professor Michele Testoni Interviewed by Italian Journal “L’Indro” on Italy’s Foreign Policy

Professor Michele Testoni Interviewed by Italian Journal “L’Indro” on Italy’s Foreign Policy

On February 12th, John Cabot International Affairs professor Michele Testoni was interviewed by the Italian independent online journal L'Indro.

The Creative Writing Institute Welcomes Author Annamaria Alfieri

The Creative Writing Institute Welcomes Author Annamaria Alfieri

Alfieri is an acclaimed mystery author who lives in New York City but spends much of her time in Florence.