International News

Student Chiara Marrocco Chairs Harvard WorldMUN

Student Chiara Marrocco Chairs Harvard WorldMUN

Chiara Marrocco is a junior at John Cabot University. She recently acted as one of the Chairs in Harvard’s World Model United Nations, recently held in Rome. We asked her about her experience.

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

On March 17, students and faculty joined the International Relations Society to discuss the Syrian peace talks at the latest installment of "Pizza and Politics."

Meet Professor Gina Siddu Pilia, Foreign Language Resource Center

Meet Professor Gina Siddu Pilia, Foreign Language Resource Center

Prof. Pilia, who teaches Italian at John Cabot University, talks about the importance of learning foreign languages.

Adnkronos News Agency Interviews President Pavoncello

Adnkronos News Agency Interviews President Pavoncello

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Italian news agency Adnkronos on the American presidential elections and the legacy of President Barack Obama.

“Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century” by Dr. Martin Svatos

“Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century” by Dr. Martin Svatos

On Monday, March 7th, the Guarini Institute together with the JCU Business Department had the pleasure of hosting a lecture on "Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century" with Dr. Martin Svatos.

Meet JCU Student and Entrepreneur Axel Keicher

Meet JCU Student and Entrepreneur Axel Keicher

24-year old Axel Keicher splits his time between studying Communications and helping manage his family's flower business.

IFS Hosts “Super Tuesday” Election Result Discussion

IFS Hosts “Super Tuesday” Election Result Discussion

The JCU International Affairs Society welcomed political science professors Jackie Norris and Diane Maye for a discussion of the results of the March 1 presidential primaries.

Professor Driessen Comments on “Super Tuesday” Elections

Professor Driessen Comments on “Super Tuesday” Elections

Prof. Driessen is currently Chair of the Department of Political Science and and International Affairs.

Privacy Icon Simon Davies Interviewed by Alumna Challis Popkey

Privacy Icon Simon Davies Interviewed by Alumna Challis Popkey

Popkey recently interviewed Professor Simon Davies, privacy advocate and founder of Privacy International.

Prof. Argentieri Interviewed by Italian Radio on Ukraine, Two Years On

Prof. Argentieri Interviewed by Italian Radio on Ukraine, Two Years On

On Feb. 17, Prof. Federigo Argentieri spoke on RAI Radio 1's "Morning Voices" program, assessing the situation in Ukraine two years after the start of the war.

JCU Welcomes Democracy Prep Endurance High School Freshmen

JCU Welcomes Democracy Prep Endurance High School Freshmen

John Cabot University wishes the students at Democracy Prep all the best for their high school career and hopes to welcome them back to Rome in the future.

Student and Rapper Karima 2G Participates in “Better Days Festival”

Student and Rapper Karima 2G Participates in “Better Days Festival”

Karima Gehnyei, Liberian-Italian rapper and JCU student is considered to be one of the leaders of the newly born movement of “second generation” Italian artists.

National Competition Authority of Hungary Study by Professor Belenyesi

National Competition Authority of Hungary Study by Professor Belenyesi

The National Competition Authority of Hungary (NCA) published a study carried out by JCU Professor Pal Belenyesi comparing the legal and economic approaches to antitrust of digital platforms.

Economics Bulletin Accepts Research by Professor Francesco Ruscitti

Economics Bulletin Accepts Research by Professor Francesco Ruscitti

Professor Francesco Ruscitti's research paper "Monotone Comparative Statics in General Equilibrium" has been accepted for publication in Economics Bulletin, an international peer-reviewed journal.

JCU IR Society Welcomes Pakistani Ambassador to Italy

JCU IR Society Welcomes Pakistani Ambassador to Italy

On February 1, 2016, the JCU International Relations Society welcomed the Pakistani Ambassador to Italy, Nadeem Riyaz, to speak about Pakistan’s foreign policy and challenges for the future.

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

"Pizza and Politics" is a monthly series organized by Professor Michael Driessen, that aims to bring students and professors together for enlightened conversation about pressing, contemporary, global political events.

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italy’s Role in EU for “The Localist”

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italy’s Role in EU for “The Localist”

A leading analyst of Italian politics, Dr. Pavoncello's work has appeared in, among others, the American Political Science Review, the British Journal of Political Science, Asian Studies, and World Affairs.

JCU Hosts American International Consortium of Academic Libraries

JCU Hosts American International Consortium of Academic Libraries

The theme of the workshop was “Evidence-based Planning & Decision-Making in Academic Libraries”

JCU Alumni Eva Paunova and Leonardo Quattrucci Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Europe” List

JCU Alumni Eva Paunova and Leonardo Quattrucci Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Europe” List

Congratulations to JCU alumni Leonardo Quattrucci and Eva Paunova, who were both featured in the inaugural edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe List!

Prof. Pejman Abdolmohammadi Publishes Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Pejman Abdolmohammadi Publishes Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Abdolmohammadi's newest book investigates the political history of contemporary Iran and the institutional framework of the Islamic Republic.