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President Pavoncello Publishes Analysis of Current Italian Government

President Pavoncello Publishes Analysis of Current Italian Government

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello recently published an article about the Italian government led by Enrico Letta in the prestigious website e-International Relations.

Two JCU Students Obtain Prestigious Internships in China

Two JCU Students Obtain Prestigious Internships in China

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that two of its students have been selected for prestigious internships in Shanghai, China this summer.

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Present Summer School on Human Rights

The 2013 edition of the Summer School on Human Rights offers a course focusing on the achievements and failings of the human rights system in addressing social, political and economic inequalities specifically affecting women.

Congratulations to the John Cabot University Class of 2013!

Congratulations to the John Cabot University Class of 2013!

On May 13th, John Cabot University held its 41th Commencement Ceremony, celebrating the Class of 2013 at the wonderful Villa Aurelia, located on the Janiculum Hill, overlooking Rome.

JCU Trustee Arabnia Receives Prestigious “Spiga d’Oro” Award

JCU Trustee Arabnia Receives Prestigious “Spiga d’Oro” Award

John Cabot University Trustee Dr. Ali Reza Arabnia was awarded the Spiga d'Oro 2012, a prize that is given each year by the northern Italian city of Cinisello Balsamo to individuals or companies that distinguish themselves by their human solidarity and contributions to society.

JCU Announces 2013 Student Award Winners

JCU Announces 2013 Student Award Winners

"Welcome to this celebration of excellence at John Cabot University," said President Franco Pavoncello as he addressed students, faculty and staff gathered at the Secchia Terrace on April 23rd for JCU's annual Student Award ceremony. "These students define our mission as a University and their successes are a testimonial to the quality of our faculty."

JCU Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at the 2013 MPSA

JCU Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at the 2013 MPSA

JCU Political Science and International Affairs Professor Lars Rensmann presented his research on global constitutionalism at the 2013 Midwestern Political Science Association (MPSA) Annual Conference

Successful 2012-2013 Academic Year for the JCU MUN Society

Successful 2012-2013 Academic Year for the JCU MUN Society

This year JCU's MUN Society has had another remarkably successful year. This year students attended the Oxford International Model United Nations, Stockholm Model United Nations (at the Stockholm School of Economics), RomeMUN, and WorldMUN in Melbourne (hosted by Harvard University).

John Cabot University Welcomes Renowned Author Barry Callaghan

John Cabot University Welcomes Renowned Author Barry Callaghan

Distinguished Canadian novelist, poet, and journalist Barry Callaghan, in Italy to launch the Italian translation of his book Hogg. The Poems and Drawings, entertained and challenged students in Professor Brunella Antomarini's Philosophy and Art and Beauty class on April 3rd.

JCU Alumni Accepted to Prestigious Master’s Programs

JCU Alumni Accepted to Prestigious Master’s Programs

Learn how John Cabot University changed their lives and helped them reach their potential.

Congratulations to Leonardo Quattrucci for his Acceptance to Oxford

Congratulations to Leonardo Quattrucci for his Acceptance to Oxford

"Thanks to the students, professors and opportunities I found at JCU, I have developed a global vision and solution-oriented analytical skills that will allow me to compete and thrive at Oxford and in any international context."

JCU Announces Winner of the ISLO Logo Design Contest

JCU Announces Winner of the ISLO Logo Design Contest

On Thursday 7th March, in conjunction with the 4th Annual International Student Leadership Conference, the JCU Student Government will launch their new logo.

JCU Presents International Symposium: Framing Anacletus II

JCU Presents International Symposium: Framing Anacletus II

Prominent scholars from all over Europe and the United States will gather in Rome in April for an International Symposium dedicated to the figure of Anacletus II, (Anti)Pope, 1130-1138

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Bloomberg TV

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Bloomberg TV

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed by Bloomberg TV on the results of the Italian national elections.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Elections

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Elections

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed on the upcoming Italian national elections and the return to the scene of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Professor Lars Rensmann Delivers Lecture at International Conference

Professor Lars Rensmann Delivers Lecture at International Conference

JCU Political Science and International Affairs Professor Lars Rensmann delivered an invited lecture at an interdisciplinary international conference on "From Rejection to Acceptance: Being Jewish in 21st Century Germany" at Tel Aviv University.

JCU MUN Society Hosts Conference for High School Students

JCU MUN Society Hosts Conference for High School Students

John Cabot's very own Model United Nations (MUN) Society is hosting the 3nd annual JCU MUN High School Conference from February 7th to 9th

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper at Human Rights Conference

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper at Human Rights Conference

John Cabot University Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science Silvia Scarpa traveled to Bled (Slovenia) to take part in the Globalization and Transnational Human Rights Obligations (GLOTHRO) Workshop on the Direct Human Rights Obligations of Corporations, held from January 17th to 19th.

JCU Welcomes New and Returning Students to Spring 2013

JCU Welcomes New and Returning Students to Spring 2013

The John Cabot University faculty, staff, and student body are pleased to welcome new and returning degree-seeking and study abroad students for Spring 2013.

JCU Press Publishes “Five Lectures on the American Civil War”

JCU Press Publishes “Five Lectures on the American Civil War”

JCU Press is pleased to announce the publication of the English translation of Five Lectures on the American Civil War by Professor Raimondo Luraghi, one of the most important European authorities on this period in American history.