International News

Prof. Argentieri on Ukraine-Russia Conflict at Italian Parliament

Prof. Argentieri on Ukraine-Russia Conflict at Italian Parliament

On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 President of the Foreign and EU Affairs Committee Fabrizio Cicchitto invited JCU Professor Federigo Argentieri, Director of the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, to the conference "Riflessioni sull'Ucraina" ("Reflections on Ukraine") in Palazzo Montecitorio, Rome.

President Pavoncello Gives Commencement Address at St. Stephen’s High School

President Pavoncello Gives Commencement Address at St. Stephen’s High School

“It is a great honor for me to address you as you graduate from this outstanding high school of international reputation,” said Dr. Pavoncello, whose mandate as JCU President was recently renewed for the next three years, until June of 2019.

Welcome New Professor Dr. Seth N. Jaffe

Welcome New Professor Dr. Seth N. Jaffe

John Cabot University is pleased to welcome new professor of Political Science and Dr. Seth N. Jaffe International Affairs, Dr. Seth N. Jaffe, who will begin teaching in January 2017.

Meet Class of 2016 Valedictorian Silvia Bezzi

Meet Class of 2016 Valedictorian Silvia Bezzi

John Cabot University’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2016, Silvia Bezzi.

Prof. Argentieri About US-Cuba Relations

Prof. Argentieri About US-Cuba Relations

Last month, Political Science Professor Federigo Argentieri was invited to present his point of view regarding US-Cuba relations to the monthly meeting organized in a Roman hotel by Mediatrends America, an independent press association.

JCU’s Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

JCU’s Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

John Cabot University and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) are pleased to announce the fifth edition of the Summer School on Human Rights.

Professor Pal Belenyesi at St. Mary’s College

Professor Pal Belenyesi at St. Mary’s College

On Friday, May 6, 2016, Business Administration and Economics Professor Pal Belenyesi held a full-class lecture at St. Mary College, in California.

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Published in “Il Sole 24 Ore” Blog

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Published in “Il Sole 24 Ore” Blog

Leonardo is the youngest policy adviser at the European Political Strategy Centre.

Learning Outside of the Classroom: JCU Community Service

Learning Outside of the Classroom: JCU Community Service

Through the Community Service Program, JCU students of all majors have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the local community while cultivating a sense of social responsibility, and experiencing personal growth.

Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage Dario Franceschini to be Commencement Speaker 2016

Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage Dario Franceschini to be Commencement Speaker 2016

It is a great privilege for John Cabot University to welcome Hon. Dario Franceschini, Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, as this year's Commencement Speaker.

JCU Alumna and Environmental Activist Zornitza Hadjitodorova Returns from International Antarctic Expedition

JCU Alumna and Environmental Activist Zornitza Hadjitodorova Returns from International Antarctic Expedition

Says Zornitza, "We must remember that, as Sir Robert Swan says, 'The greatest threat to our Planet is the belief that someone else will protect it'".

JCU Professor and Students Provide Image Palette for William Kentridge’s “Triumphs and Laments”

JCU Professor and Students Provide Image Palette for William Kentridge’s “Triumphs and Laments”

Rome's great new work of contemporary art was inaugurated on April 21, 2016.

JCU 2016 Student Awards Winners

JCU 2016 Student Awards Winners

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, John Cabot University students, faculty and staff gathered on the Secchia Terrace for the annual Student Award Ceremony. The awards, presented by President Franco Pavoncello and by the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva, are in recognition of academic and service excellence.

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and International Relations Society Present “After Brussels”

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and International Relations Society Present “After Brussels”

On Wednesday, April 6, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the International Relations Society welcomed Maurizio Caprara, Senior Columnist at Corriere della Sera, alongside JCU professors Francesca Galli and Diane Maye, for a panel discussion on terrorism in the wake of the recent attacks in Brussels.

Is the American Century Over? JCU Welcomes Professor Joseph Nye

Is the American Century Over? JCU Welcomes Professor Joseph Nye

Professor Nye is Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University, and former Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Prof. Abdolmohammadi Presents New Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Abdolmohammadi Presents New Book on Modern Iran

On April 13, Political Science Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi presented "Modern Iran: Internal and International Challenges of a Strategic Country."

Italian Government Research Center Features JCU in Case Study on New Learning Spaces

Italian Government Research Center Features JCU in Case Study on New Learning Spaces

The case study focuses on an experimental initiative that has evolved into Learn Do Share, a program promoted by the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship that matches real clients and real projects with students, who work as consultants to present a professional solution to a business need.

Student Viktor Sobra Delseny Wins Award at CWMUN

Student Viktor Sobra Delseny Wins Award at CWMUN

Student Viktor Sobra Delseny, an International Affairs major from Perpignan, France, won an Honorable Mention at the New York Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN) Conference.

Student Laura Di Girolamo Wins Honorable Mention at Harvard’s WMUN

Student Laura Di Girolamo Wins Honorable Mention at Harvard’s WMUN

Student Laura Di Girolamo, a Political Science major from Chile, won an Honorable Mention at Harvard's World Model United Nations, held in Rome on March 14-18.

Prof. Maiolini to Present White Paper

Prof. Maiolini to Present White Paper

The white paper, which was published by the International Research Center on Social Innovation CeRIIS (Centro di Ricerche Internazionali sull'Innovazione Sociale), explores the topic of social innovation in Italy.