Faculty News

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.

Professor Alessandro Signorini Presents Paper at Conference in Rome

Professor Alessandro Signorini Presents Paper at Conference in Rome

John Cabot University Professor of Marketing Alessandro Signorini, recently attended the Industrial Marketing and Purchasing Group's 28th annual conference (IMP 2012), held at Rome's Università del Sacro Cuore on September 13th-15th.

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper on Exploitation of Children

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper on Exploitation of Children

JCU Assistant Professor of Political Science Silvia Scarpa recently travelled to Valencia to take part in the 5th General Biennial Conference of the European Society of International Law (ESIL), held September 13th-15th.

Professor Anna Tuck-Scala Reviews Il Borghese e l’Antico Exhibition

Professor Anna Tuck-Scala Reviews Il Borghese e l’Antico Exhibition

The European Architectural History Network promotes the exchange of knowledge among scholars all over the world on the history of architecture in Europe.

Professor Lars Rensmann Delivers Keynote Address at Goethe University

Professor Lars Rensmann Delivers Keynote Address at Goethe University

Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann delivered the keynote address on "The Political Psychology of Collective Resentments".

Professor Carlos Dews to Co-write Two Novels with Award-Winning Mystery Author S.J. Rozan

Professor Carlos Dews to Co-write Two Novels with Award-Winning Mystery Author S.J. Rozan

The two authors recently signed a two-book deal with Penguin/Blue Rider.

JCU Professor Pietro Paganini Discusses the U.S. Elections on SkyTV

JCU Professor Pietro Paganini Discusses the U.S. Elections on SkyTV

Prof. Paganini, from John Cabot, an American University in Rome, talks about the US elections.

JCU Welcomes New and Returning Students to Fall 2012!

JCU Welcomes New and Returning Students to Fall 2012!

The John Cabot University faculty, staff, and student body are pleased to welcome new and returning degree-seeking and visiting students.

JCU Students Visit Legendary Cinecittà Film Studios

JCU Students Visit Legendary Cinecittà Film Studios

On Monday, July 23, Professor Carl Burgchardt's "Cinematic Rome" class visited Cinecittà, one of the most important sites in the history of world filmmaking.