Faculty News

President Pavoncello and Vice President Merva Attend AAICU Meeting

President Pavoncello and Vice President Merva Attend AAICU Meeting

President Franco Pavoncello and Vice President and Dean Mary Merva attended the annual meeting of the Association of American International Colleges and Universities (AAICU) in Aix-en-Provence, France on April 10 -12.

Professor Tom Bailey Edits “Deprovincializing Habermas: Global Perspectives”

Professor Tom Bailey Edits “Deprovincializing Habermas: Global Perspectives”

Professor Bailey recently edited "Deprovincializing Habermas: Global Perspectives" in which Professor Lars Rensmann also authored a chapter.

Professor Paola Castelli’s Research Paper Accepted for Publication in Journal of Experimental Child Psychology

Professor Paola Castelli’s Research Paper Accepted for Publication in Journal of Experimental Child Psychology

Professor Paola Castelli's research paper "Resisting Imagination and Confabulation: Effects of Metacognitive Training" will be appearing in a forthcoming issue of Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at 2014 WPSA Meeting in Seattle

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at 2014 WPSA Meeting in Seattle

JCU Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Lars Rensmann presented his recent scholarly work on global politics and the global public sphere at the 2014 Western Political Science Association Meeting.

Professor Michael Driessen Publishes “Religion and Democratization”

Professor Michael Driessen Publishes “Religion and Democratization”

International Affairs professor Michael Driessen just published Religion and Democratization: Framing Religious and Political Identities in Muslim and Catholic Societies (Oxford University Press, 2014).

Senior Victor Xavier Zarour Zarzar Awarded Prestigious Fellowship

Senior Victor Xavier Zarour Zarzar Awarded Prestigious Fellowship

JCU Graduating Senior Victor Xavier Zarour Zarzar will continue his studies at CUNY in NYC through a PhD program in comparative literature.

John Cabot University Launches Three Summer Graduate Courses in Religion and Politics, Art History, and Archaeology

John Cabot University Launches Three Summer Graduate Courses in Religion and Politics, Art History, and Archaeology

John Cabot University is pleased to offer three graduate level courses this summer to both graduate students and undergraduate students with advanced standing.

JCU Presents Four Student-Run Contemporary Art Exhibits

JCU Presents Four Student-Run Contemporary Art Exhibits

John Cabot University's Department of Art History and Studio Art is pleased to present four contemporary art exhibitions curated by students of the course Curating Museums and Galleries taught by Professor Ilaria Gianni.

John Cabot University Presents the 2014 Student Awards

John Cabot University Presents the 2014 Student Awards

"We are here to celebrate the success of our students and the special spirit of our community," said John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello.

Poet David Keplinger Shares Poems and Travel Stories

Poet David Keplinger Shares Poems and Travel Stories

On Thursday, April 10th the JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation welcomed David Keplinger for a poetry reading.

Professor James Schwarten Curates Art Exhibit in Rome: “Danish Impressionists in Abruzzo”

Professor James Schwarten Curates Art Exhibit in Rome: “Danish Impressionists in Abruzzo”

JCU Professor of Italian Studies James Schwarten is among the curators of the art exhibit "Danish Impressionists in Abruzzo."

Alberese Archaeological Project Wins $7000 Research Grant

Alberese Archaeological Project Wins $7000 Research Grant

The Alberese Archaeological Project has been awarded the prestigious Rakow Grant for research by the Corning Museum of Glass (NY).

President Franco Pavoncello Lectures at Marquette and Michigan State

President Franco Pavoncello Lectures at Marquette and Michigan State

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello recently gave the lecture "A Third Republic? Italian Politics Between Promise and Populism" at Michigan State and Marquette Universities.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Prime Minister’s Efforts

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Prime Minister’s Efforts

On March 22nd, Chinese daily Xinhua English News interviewed John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello on new Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's efforts to push for changes in Europe that will help Italy emerge from its economic problems.

Professor Pietro Paganini Publishes Article in Prestigious Italian Daily

Professor Pietro Paganini Publishes Article in Prestigious Italian Daily

Professor Pietro Paganini recently published an article in the Italian daily Corriere della Sera on how the creation of specialized production zones on Italian soil will benefit the country economically.

JCU Welcomes the US Mission to the Holy See in Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomacy

JCU Welcomes the US Mission to the Holy See in Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomacy

JCU Welcomes the US Mission to the Holy See in Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomacy

Musicologist Anna Celenza Traces the Origins of the “Sinatra Sound”

Musicologist Anna Celenza Traces the Origins of the “Sinatra Sound”

Dr. Celenza is Professor of Music at Georgetown University.

Professor James Schwarten Contributes to Critical Volume on Dacia Maraini

Professor James Schwarten Contributes to Critical Volume on Dacia Maraini

Professor Schwarten teaches courses on Italian literature and Sociology of Southern Italy.

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Franco Pavoncello took part in a debate on a new book about U.S. President Barack Obama, La lezione di Obama, ("Obama's Lesson") by Stefano Lucchini e Raffaello Matarazzo.

John Cabot Students Participate in ItaliaCamp

John Cabot Students Participate in ItaliaCamp

On Saturday, February 15, John Cabot students had the chance to cooperate with some of the most promising innovators in Italy.