Political Science and International Affairs News

Alumna Diletta Luminari to Begin a Master’s at Oxford University

Alumna Diletta Luminari to Begin a Master’s at Oxford University

Born in Rome, International Affairs alumna Diletta Luminari, Class of 2014, is on her way to a Master’s in Migration Studies at Oxford University.

Professor Tom Bailey Edits “Deprovincializing Habermas: Global Perspectives”

Professor Tom Bailey Edits “Deprovincializing Habermas: Global Perspectives”

Professor Bailey recently edited "Deprovincializing Habermas: Global Perspectives" in which Professor Lars Rensmann also authored a chapter.

From JCU to the Columbia School of Journalism: Tariro Mzezewa

From JCU to the Columbia School of Journalism: Tariro Mzezewa

JCU Graduating Senior Tariro Mzezewa will continue her studies at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at 2014 WPSA Meeting in Seattle

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at 2014 WPSA Meeting in Seattle

JCU Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Lars Rensmann presented his recent scholarly work on global politics and the global public sphere at the 2014 Western Political Science Association Meeting.

From JCU to Oxford University: Alumnus Tommaso Trillò

From JCU to Oxford University: Alumnus Tommaso Trillò

Tommaso Trillò, who graduated from JCU in December 2013 with a major in Political Science, is currently working as a Research Assistant at the Budapest Centre for International Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities. Tommaso, who is from Rome, will begin working on a Master’s degree in Migration Studies at Oxford University next fall.

Professor Michael Driessen Publishes “Religion and Democratization”

Professor Michael Driessen Publishes “Religion and Democratization”

International Affairs professor Michael Driessen just published Religion and Democratization: Framing Religious and Political Identities in Muslim and Catholic Societies (Oxford University Press, 2014).

John Cabot University Launches Three Summer Graduate Courses in Religion and Politics, Art History, and Archaeology

John Cabot University Launches Three Summer Graduate Courses in Religion and Politics, Art History, and Archaeology

John Cabot University is pleased to offer three graduate level courses this summer to both graduate students and undergraduate students with advanced standing.

John Cabot University Presents the 2014 Student Awards

John Cabot University Presents the 2014 Student Awards

"We are here to celebrate the success of our students and the special spirit of our community," said John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello.

President Franco Pavoncello Lectures at Marquette and Michigan State

President Franco Pavoncello Lectures at Marquette and Michigan State

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello recently gave the lecture "A Third Republic? Italian Politics Between Promise and Populism" at Michigan State and Marquette Universities.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Prime Minister’s Efforts

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Prime Minister’s Efforts

On March 22nd, Chinese daily Xinhua English News interviewed John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello on new Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's efforts to push for changes in Europe that will help Italy emerge from its economic problems.

Italian State Radio GR3 Interviews Professor Argentieri

Italian State Radio GR3 Interviews Professor Argentieri

Professor Argentieri was asked to comment on the recent occupation of Crimea by Russian troops.

Harvard Professor Theda Skocpol Visits JCU

Harvard Professor Theda Skocpol Visits JCU

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was pleased to welcome Dr. Theda Skocpol from Harvard University for a special lecture entitled "Obama, the Tea Party and the Future of American Politics".

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Franco Pavoncello took part in a debate on a new book about U.S. President Barack Obama, La lezione di Obama, ("Obama's Lesson") by Stefano Lucchini e Raffaello Matarazzo.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by USA Today on the current Italian political situation and the Prime Minister-designate Matteo Renzi.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

Dr. Pavoncello is well-known media commentator on Italian affairs and a contributor to major international newspapers.

Student Loredana Mihani Ranks Finalist in Ayn Rand Essay Contest

Student Loredana Mihani Ranks Finalist in Ayn Rand Essay Contest

A native of Albania, Mihani is majoring in English Literature with minors in International Affairs and Italian Studies.

Meet Featured Professor Pamela Harris

Meet Featured Professor Pamela Harris

Professor Harris, who is from Los Angeles, holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and joined JCU in 1999. She is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law as well Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. She teaches courses in international law, constitutional law, American government, and political theory.

JCU Alumna Liridona Malota Publishes Article on Native Kosovo

JCU Alumna Liridona Malota Publishes Article on Native Kosovo

John Cabot University Alumna and former President of Student Government Liridona Malota recently published an article on Freedom House

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed on RAI Radio

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed on RAI Radio

Professor Argentieri was interviewed this morning by the GR3 news program of the Italian state radio RAI on the current turmoil in Ukraine.

Professor Federigo Argentieri on Lecture Tour in Boston

Professor Federigo Argentieri on Lecture Tour in Boston

Professor Argentieri is slated to teach PL 215 Italian Politics and Society, PL 345 Latin American Politics and Society and PL 355 East European Politics and Societies in the Spring 2014 semester.