Faculty News

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.

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.

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.

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.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by USA Today on the current Italian political situation and the Prime Minister-designate Matteo Renzi.

Winners of Italy Reads 2013 Student Video Contest Announced!

Winners of Italy Reads 2013 Student Video Contest Announced!

On the 19th of February, a joyous crowd of Italian high school students and teachers were joined by representatives from the Embassy of the United States of America in Italy to watch the videos of the finalists in this year's Italy Reads Student Video Contest.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

Dr. Pavoncello is well-known media commentator on Italian affairs and a contributor to major international newspapers.

Librarian Eleonora Moccia Accepted to ACRL 2014 Immersion Program

Librarian Eleonora Moccia Accepted to ACRL 2014 Immersion Program

Partnering with faculty in creating skilled, independent, critical learners is perhaps the ACRL 2014 most engaging activity at the Frohring Library, and certainly its most essential goal.

JCU Visits Kazakhstan’s Embassy in Rome

JCU Visits Kazakhstan’s Embassy in Rome

On February 11th, President Franco Pavoncello, Director of Marketing Danette Anderson, and three current JCU students from Kazakhstan visited the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Rome.

“Writing about Your Life- and Getting Paid for It” A Lecture by Paula Derrow

“Writing about Your Life- and Getting Paid for It” A Lecture by Paula Derrow

On February 11th 2014, John Cabot University had the pleasure of welcoming editor and writer Paula Derrow for a special lecture on publishing personal essays.

Call for Papers – International Conference “Rethinking Political Catholicism”

Call for Papers – International Conference “Rethinking Political Catholicism”

The conference is part of the John Cabot University Summer Institute for Religion and Global Politics (May 19-June 20, 2014).

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan’s New E-Book a Best Seller on Amazon

Professor Elizabeth Geoghegan’s New E-Book a Best Seller on Amazon

Only a week after publication, the e-book ranks 1 in the Kindle Store's "hot new releases" for essays and is among Amazon's current best sellers.