Faculty News

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Publishes Article in International Journal

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Publishes Article in International Journal

JCU Adjunct Professor Silvia Scarpa's article was published in the Fall 2012 Issue of The Protection Project Journal of Human Rights and Civil Society.

Professor Ada Bertini Presents Paper at International Conference

Professor Ada Bertini Presents Paper at International Conference

Professor Ada Bertini, who teaches Italian language at JCU, is presenting the paper "How to Get the Best Out of Moodle in Face to Face Learning" at an international conference held in Brussels on November 15th and 16th.

JCU Board of Trustees Renews President Franco Pavoncello’s Mandate

JCU Board of Trustees Renews President Franco Pavoncello’s Mandate

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to renew Dr. Franco Pavoncello's mandate as President for the next three years, until June of 2016.

Italy Reads Goes to Naples!

Italy Reads Goes to Naples!

On Friday, 9 November six Italy Reads 2012 Volunteers together with JCU Prof. Elizabeth Geoghegan traveled to ISIS 'E. De Nicola' in Naples for the second visit between students in the framework of the Italy Reads 2012 program.

Edoardo Secchi, CEO of Italie France Group, Visits JCU

Edoardo Secchi, CEO of Italie France Group, Visits JCU

On Thursday the 8th of November Mr. Edoardo Secchi, Founder and CEO of "Italie France Group", came to visit JCU and to share information on his business experiences with interested students, faculty and staff.

Professor Brunella Antomarini Publishes Book “Thinking Through Error”

Professor Brunella Antomarini Publishes Book “Thinking Through Error”

JCU Professor Brunella Antomarini has published her new book Thinking through Error: The Moving Target of Knowledge.

JCU Students Visit the “Corte Suprema di Cassazione”

JCU Students Visit the “Corte Suprema di Cassazione”

On Friday October 19, LAW 341 and LAW 219 students, together with Chiara Magrini, JCU Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law, visited the "Corte Suprema di Cassazione", the highest court in the Italian judicial system.

JCU Community Celebrates Election Night

JCU Community Celebrates Election Night

For the US Presidential Election of 2012, John Cabot University hosted a very special Election Night Party

Oxfam Hunger Banquet Gives JCU Community Insight into World Hunger

Oxfam Hunger Banquet Gives JCU Community Insight into World Hunger

On October 23 JCU students, faculty and friends gathered in the Tiber Cafeteria for the second annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

John Cabot Presents “Router:” an Exhibit by the Studio Art Faculty

John Cabot Presents “Router:” an Exhibit by the Studio Art Faculty

John Cabot University is proud to present "Router," an Exhibit by Studio Art faculty.

Important Message from John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello

Important Message from John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello

While this event has shocked all of us, John Cabot University has a strong and united community where students, faculty, and staff are supportive of each other.

President Franco Pavoncello Quoted in International Media on Election

President Franco Pavoncello Quoted in International Media on Election

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Businessweek Television on the recent regional vote in Sicily and the outlook for Prime Minister Mario Monti's government.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Presents Paper at International Conference

Professor Federigo Argentieri Presents Paper at International Conference

Prof. Argentieri's contribution is entitled "Perlasca and Anti-Nazi Anticommunism."

Professor Tiziana Provvidera’s to Publish New Book

Professor Tiziana Provvidera’s to Publish New Book

The volume, which Prof. Provvidera co-edited with Oreste Trabucco, will be presented at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche in Rome.

President Franco Pavoncello Attends NIAF Awards Gala

President Franco Pavoncello Attends NIAF Awards Gala

The NIAF award was assigned to the Accademia, located right next door to John Cabot University, for its scientific and cultural activity and for its work promoting Italian culture in the world.

Dean Mary Merva Invited to Participate in Aspen Institute Italia Seminar

Dean Mary Merva Invited to Participate in Aspen Institute Italia Seminar

Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva had the pleasure to be invited to participate in the 3rd edition of the Aspen Institute Italia Seminar on "The Enlightenment and the Transatlantic Link: Common Roots and Today's Challenges."

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Book on Arendt and Adorno

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Book on Arendt and Adorno

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann has just published the volume Arendt and Adorno: Political and Philosophical Investigations with Stanford University Press.

Prof. Barbara Magnanelli Publishes Book on Corporate Governance

Prof. Barbara Magnanelli Publishes Book on Corporate Governance

An empirical analysis on the governance models, the governance as a whole, and the governance mechanisms (Lambert Academic Publishing)

Professor Pierluigi Allotti Presents “Giornalisti di Regime” Book

Professor Pierluigi Allotti Presents “Giornalisti di Regime” Book

On Monday, September 24th, Professor Pierluigi Allotti presented his book "Giornalisti di regime. La stampa italiana tra fascismo e antifascismo 1922-1948", which deals with the Italian press during the fascist regime.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Italian Daily “l’Opinione”

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Italian Daily “l’Opinione”

President Pavoncello, discusses, among other things, the merits of the American university system and how the concept of liberal arts education is making strides in Italy and the rest of the world.