History and Humanities News

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference held at JCU on April 5-6

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference held at JCU on April 5-6

On April 5 and 6, John Cabot University hosted the international conference "Rome in the Renaissance: Global Projections on Religious Identities and Dissent."

Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner Invited to Give Stanislaw Kaminski Memorial Lectures

Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner Invited to Give Stanislaw Kaminski Memorial Lectures

JCU Philosophy Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner was recently invited to give the Stanislaw Kaminski Memorial Lectures at The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, in Poland.

Find What Brings You Joy: Alumnus Nicholas Ciniglio

Find What Brings You Joy: Alumnus Nicholas Ciniglio

Originally from Rhode Island, alumnus Nicholas Ciniglio is currently working as Residence Director (RD) at JCU.

History Professor Fabrizio Conti Interviewed by Identity Style Magazine

History Professor Fabrizio Conti Interviewed by Identity Style Magazine

JCU History Professor Fabrizio Conti was recently interviewed by Identity Style, a Milan-based fashion and lifestyle magazine.

Professor Vanda Wilcox Appointed Co-Editor of First World War Studies Journal

Professor Vanda Wilcox Appointed Co-Editor of First World War Studies Journal

JCU is pleased to announce that history professor Vanda Wilcox has been appointed as co-editor of First World War Studies, the only scholarly journal dedicated to WWI, published by Taylor & Francis.

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference to be held at JCU on April 5 and 6

“Rome in the Renaissance” International Conference to be held at JCU on April 5 and 6

The international conference "Rome in the Renaissance: Global Projections on Religious Identities and Dissent" will be held on April 5 and 6, 2024, at Jonh Cabot University,

Professor Fabrizio Conti Gives Talks at Iowa State University and the University of St. Thomas

Professor Fabrizio Conti Gives Talks at Iowa State University and the University of St. Thomas

On February 27 and March 1, Professor Fabrizio Conti was invited to give two talks in the United States, respectively at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and the University of St. Thomas, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

JCU Welcomes Professor Gábor Klaniczay (CEU) for a Talk on Sainthood and Witchcraft

JCU Welcomes Professor Gábor Klaniczay (CEU) for a Talk on Sainthood and Witchcraft

On January 23, Professor Gábor Klaniczay from the Central European University in Budapest/Vienna, gave a lecture at JCU entitled “Sainthood and Witchcraft in Medieval and Early Modern Europe: Two sides of the same coin?"

Professor Tara Keenan Receives Grant to Write Guide on AI Tools

Professor Tara Keenan Receives Grant to Write Guide on AI Tools

John Cabot University English Composition Professor Tara Keenan has received a grant to write a strengthening guide that makes use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner Featured on Fortune Italia

Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner Featured on Fortune Italia

John Cabot University Philosophy Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner was recently featured on Fortune Italia’s December-January issue.

Professor Fabrizio Conti Invited to Give Lecture at Iowa State University

Professor Fabrizio Conti Invited to Give Lecture at Iowa State University

JCU History Professor Fabrizio Conti has recently been invited to Iowa State University in the U.S. to give a lecture on the past, present and future of the Humanities.

Rome Celebrates John Fitzgerald Kennedy with a Photo Exhibition

Rome Celebrates John Fitzgerald Kennedy with a Photo Exhibition

Starting November 22, Rome will be hosting a photo exhibition to celebrate 35th American President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

Call For Papers “Rome in The Renaissance” International Conference

Call For Papers “Rome in The Renaissance” International Conference

John Cabot University will host the international conference “Rome in the Renaissance: Global Projections on Religious Identities and Dissent” on April 5 and 6, 2024. T

Call for Abstracts: “Food, Family, and Justice” Conference

Call for Abstracts: “Food, Family, and Justice” Conference

Food is often produced, distributed, and consumed in families. What does this imply for food justice and justice in, of, and for the family?

From JCU Student to Professor: Alumna Fiamma Mozzetta

From JCU Student to Professor: Alumna Fiamma Mozzetta

In Spring 2024, alumna Fiamma Mozzetta will return to JCU as a faculty member to teach the “Popular Music and Mass Culture” course.

Humanisms and Beyond: JCU Professors Conti and Sorgner Present Book at JCU

Humanisms and Beyond: JCU Professors Conti and Sorgner Present Book at JCU

On June 20, 2023, the presentation of the volume Humanism and Beyond, co-edited by Professors Conti and Sorgner was held at JCU.

Professor David Levy Publishes “Shakespeare Winces Not: On Inclusion in Liberal Education”

Professor David Levy Publishes “Shakespeare Winces Not: On Inclusion in Liberal Education”

Professor David Levy, who teaches philosophy at JCU, recently published the article "Shakespeare Winces Not: On Inclusion in Liberal Education" in Perspectives on Political Science.

Professor Fabrizio Conti to Author Textbook with Routledge

Professor Fabrizio Conti to Author Textbook with Routledge

History Professor Fabrizio Conti was recently asked to write a student textbook by the British publisher Routledge, and his book idea was accepted by the editorial board after the peer review process.

Humanisms and Beyond: A Collection of Essays Coedited by JCU Professors Conti and Sorgner

Humanisms and Beyond: A Collection of Essays Coedited by JCU Professors Conti and Sorgner

JCU Professors Fabrizio Conti and Stefan Lorenz Sorgner recently coedited a collection of essays called Humanisms and Beyond: Past, Present, and Future of the Humanities in Liberal Arts Education

50 Years of Magic: JCU Welcomes Professor Michael D. Bailey

50 Years of Magic: JCU Welcomes Professor Michael D. Bailey

On March 15, 2023, the Department of History and Humanities and the American Academy in Rome welcomed Professor Michael D. Bailey for a talk called “50 Years of Magic as Interdisciplinary Study: From the Revival of the 1970s to Future Perspectives.”