Faculty News

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.

Professor Belényesi Participates in the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Energy and Research

Professor Belényesi Participates in the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Energy and Research

JCU Lecturer in Economics and Business Administration Pal Belényesi participated as organizer and speaker at a workshop on digital economies, digital markets and internet giants in the 21st century.

Over 160 Students From All Over Italy Attend JCU’s First Open Day of 2015

Over 160 Students From All Over Italy Attend JCU’s First Open Day of 2015

The Open Houses serve to introduce students to John Cabot's liberal arts education program through a series of informative lectures.

JCU Regrets to Announce Passing of Michael E. Good, Fourth President of the University

JCU Regrets to Announce Passing of Michael E. Good, Fourth President of the University

John Cabot University regrets to announce the passing of Michael E. Good, who was JCU's fourth President, from 1996 to 1999.

JCU Interfaith Initiative  Welcomes Dr. Fadi Daou and Dr. Nayla Tabbara of the Adyan Foundation

JCU Interfaith Initiative Welcomes Dr. Fadi Daou and Dr. Nayla Tabbara of the Adyan Foundation

JCU had the privilege to host Dr. Fadi Daou, and Dr. Nayla Tabbara, Chairs of Lebanon's Adyan Foundation for a lecture entitled: "Beyond Dialogue, Spiritual Solidarity Versus Extremism: The Experience of Adyan Foundation."

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for Chinese News Agency Xinhua

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for Chinese News Agency Xinhua

John Cabot University Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Chinese English language news agency Xinhua English News on the recent resignation of Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and what this means for the agenda of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed by Bloomberg on President Napolitano’s Resignation and Possible Successor

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed by Bloomberg on President Napolitano’s Resignation and Possible Successor

JCU Political Science professor Federigo Argentieri, director of the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, was interviewed by Bloomberg TV's program "The Pulse" on Italy's situation following the expected resignation of Giorgio Napolitano,

JCU Art Professors Amato, Pettit, and Schoneveld Exhibit in Umbria

JCU Art Professors Amato, Pettit, and Schoneveld Exhibit in Umbria

On December 21st, 2014, three John Cabot University art professors, Serafino Amato, William Pettit, and Jochem Schoneveld, along with Veronique Bellavista, inaugurated an exhibition of their works in the Renaissance Palazzo della Corgna in Città della Pieve, in Umbria.

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.

Art Professor William Pettit to Present His Research on Natural Pigments at  Experimental Archaeology Conference in Dublin

Art Professor William Pettit to Present His Research on Natural Pigments at Experimental Archaeology Conference in Dublin

Studio Arts professor William Pettit will be presenting his research on natural pigments at the 9th Experimental Archaeology Conference at University College Dublin on January 16, 2015.

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.

Professor Fadden Reads at the London Launch of International Literary Magazine ‘Magma’

Professor Fadden Reads at the London Launch of International Literary Magazine ‘Magma’

Professor Aidan Fadden of the JCU English department recently read at the London launch of international literary magazine 'Magma' at the London Review Bookshop in Bloomsbury.

Professor Lars Rensmann Gives Lecture at University of Copenhagen

Professor Lars Rensmann Gives Lecture at University of Copenhagen

Professor Rensmann was invited to participate and present at the conference "Toward Complex Diversity? Understanding New Challenges for the Accommodation of Difference and Diversity in Europe and the World."