History and Humanities News

Do What Scares You: Meet Humanistic Studies Major Allison Pomeroy

Do What Scares You: Meet Humanistic Studies Major Allison Pomeroy

Allison is a Humanistic Studies major and Classical Studies and Philosophy minor from San Jose, California.

It’s a Kind of (Movie) Magic: Meet Double Major Student Max Nokes

It’s a Kind of (Movie) Magic: Meet Double Major Student Max Nokes

Max grew up between Seattle, Washington and New Jersey and he’s pursuing a double major in Communications and History. He is the Film Appreciation Club Vice president, Student Government social media manager, and Communications department representative.

Doors Open Wide: Meet History Major Jacob Madsen

Doors Open Wide: Meet History Major Jacob Madsen

Jacob Madsen is a History major and Art History minor at JCU. He is the Vice President of the History & Humanities Society, and part of the Performing Arts Company.

12th JCU Posthuman Studies Workshop Reflects on Ethics of Cyborgs and Robots

12th JCU Posthuman Studies Workshop Reflects on Ethics of Cyborgs and Robots

JCU hosted the 12th JCU Posthuman Studies Workshop “Ethics of Cyborgs, Robots, and the Posthuman: Reflections from Ancient Greece and Rome to the Present Day."

Meet History Major Nicolette Balazs

Meet History Major Nicolette Balazs

Meet Nicolette Balazs, History and Communications student, Vice President of STAND, History and Humanities department representative, and assistant at the Athletics Office at JCU.

“Work: Profit or Person?”: John Cabot University Welcomes Father Cassian Folsom for a Lecture on Monastic Tradition 

“Work: Profit or Person?”: John Cabot University Welcomes Father Cassian Folsom for a Lecture on Monastic Tradition 

Father Cassian Folsom, founder of the Abbey of St. Benedict on the Mountain (Norcia, Umbria) gave a talk titled “Work: profit or person? Insights from the Monastic Tradition.”

Meet Transfer Alumna Malkie Dyman

Meet Transfer Alumna Malkie Dyman

Malkie Dyman graduated from JCU in 2022 with a B.A. in Political Science, and a Minor in Humanistic Studies. She completed her Master’s in Fashion Management and Luxury Business at Rome Business School and spent a year studying at Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

Using the Past for the Present International Conference to be held at JCU on March 28-29

Using the Past for the Present International Conference to be held at JCU on March 28-29

The international conference Using the Past for the Present: Medieval Narratives in Modern Political and Religious Discourse will be held in Rome on March 28-29, 2025, at Jonh Cabot University, Guarini Campus.

“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.