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Meet Psychology Alumna Nicole Girardi

Meet Psychology Alumna Nicole Girardi

Nicole, class of 2024, graduated from JCU with a major in Psychology and a minor in Legal Studies. She is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College, in New York.

Call for Papers: “The Social Life of Rome’s Rivers,” 5 – 6 June 2025, JCU

Call for Papers: “The Social Life of Rome’s Rivers,” 5 – 6 June 2025, JCU

This conference plans to bridge the many approaches that engage with the sociocultural, economic, and political relevance of Rome's rivers.

So Fare Films’ Inaugural Premiere: Simulating Religious Violence

So Fare Films’ Inaugural Premiere: Simulating Religious Violence

So Fare Films announced the release of the documentary Simulating Religious Violence.  The film debuted on September 20 in Trento, Italy, at the Religion Today Film Festival, which is committed to the interchange between cinema and religions.

What Drives Human Behavior: Alumnus Andrea Livoli

What Drives Human Behavior: Alumnus Andrea Livoli

Born and raised in Rome, Andrea Livoli earned a B.A. in Psychological Science with a Minor in Marketing at JCU in 2023. He was accepted to Sapienza University of Rome for a Laurea Magistrale in Clinical and Dynamic Psychology. He recently completed an internship at the Istituto per lo Studio delle Psicoterapie.

A Passion for Neuroscience: Meet Alumna Nicole Spaziani

A Passion for Neuroscience: Meet Alumna Nicole Spaziani

Nicole Spaziani graduated from John Cabot University with a B.A. in Psychological Science in 2024. She recently started a graduate program (Laurea Magistrale) at the University of Padua in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology.

The Emergence of Insight: Professor Carola Salvi Coedits Book

The Emergence of Insight: Professor Carola Salvi Coedits Book

JCU psychology Professor Carola Salvi recently coedited the book "The Emergence of Insight" (Cambridge University Press, 2024).

“How Does Music Make Us Emotional?” JCU Welcomes Professor Davide Nardo

“How Does Music Make Us Emotional?” JCU Welcomes Professor Davide Nardo

John Cabot University welcomed Professor Davide Nardo for a talk called “How does Music make us Emotional?” on February 15.

Everything to Gain: Student Rhoda Basoah

Everything to Gain: Student Rhoda Basoah

Rhoda Basoah is a JCU student pursuing a B.A. in Psychological Science with a minor in International Affairs. She is currently studying abroad at Rider University in New Jersey.

Finding Your Why: Professor Thomas Hope

Finding Your Why: Professor Thomas Hope

Born in London, Professor Thomas Hope joined JCU’s Department of Psychological and Social Sciences in 2023.

JCU Welcomes Dr. Pietro Grasso for a Presidential Lecture on the Legacies of Giovanni Falcone

JCU Welcomes Dr. Pietro Grasso for a Presidential Lecture on the Legacies of Giovanni Falcone

On January 29, 2023, John Cabot University welcomed Dr. Pietro Grasso for a Presidential Lecture entitled “From Pizza Connection to the Maxi Trial: The Legacies of Giovanni Falcone.”

From Field to Fork: Trafficking and Exploitation in Italy’s Farmlands

From Field to Fork: Trafficking and Exploitation in Italy’s Farmlands

On October 18, 2023, JCU welcomed Jean-Rene Bilongo, Tommaso Ramus, Yvan Sagnet, and Marco Omizzolo in a discussion on labor exploitation in agriculture in Italy with Professors Silvia Scarpa and Isabella Clough Marinaro, moderated by Professor Riccardo Maiolini.

Professor Carola Salvi Publishes Study on Link Between Social and Cognitive Rigidity

Professor Carola Salvi Publishes Study on Link Between Social and Cognitive Rigidity

Professor Carola Salvi recently co-authored a study that shows a strong connection between social rigidity and cognitive rigidity.

How Your Mind Works:  Meet Professor Elisa Puvia

How Your Mind Works: Meet Professor Elisa Puvia

Professor Elisa Puvia joined the JCU Department of Psychological and Social Sciences in 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Padua.

The Science of Creativity: Professor Carola Salvi

The Science of Creativity: Professor Carola Salvi

Meet Carola Salvi, a visiting professor at John Cabot University, where she teaches Science of Creativity and Introduction to Neuroscience.

The School-to-Prison Pipeline in the US: JCU Welcomes Dr. Tammy Hughes

The School-to-Prison Pipeline in the US: JCU Welcomes Dr. Tammy Hughes

JCU's Department of Economics and Social Sciences welcomed Dr. Tammy Hughes for a talk on the school-to-prison pipeline in the U.S.

“Wholesome Agent of Chaos”: Psychology Professor Merel Keijsers

“Wholesome Agent of Chaos”: Psychology Professor Merel Keijsers

Born and raised in Amsterdam, psychology professor Merel Keijsers recently joined JCU’s faculty. She holds an M.A. in Statistics, one in Social Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Social Robotics.

Bringing Queer Culture to JCU: Meet Student Miguel Avides.

Bringing Queer Culture to JCU: Meet Student Miguel Avides.

John Cabot University student Miguel Avides is from Porto, Portugal. An International Affairs major and Psychology minor, he will be the Vice President of the JCU Queer Alliance starting in Fall 2021. 

Empathy as an Intellectual Tool: Prof. Ben Scribner on JCU’s New Gender Studies Course

Empathy as an Intellectual Tool: Prof. Ben Scribner on JCU’s New Gender Studies Course

Professor Ben Scribner, who joined JCU in 2014, teaches Intercultural Communications and the soon to be launched course, Introduction to Gender Studies.

Quarantine alla Romana: Video Documentary Series by Professor Jenn Lindsay

Quarantine alla Romana: Video Documentary Series by Professor Jenn Lindsay

As a social scientist and filmmaker, Professor Jenn Lindsay was captivated by how Romans coped with the coronavirus quarantine through moments of creative solidarity and rebellion. Recognizing this unique moment in history, she busied herself during the quarantine by making the documentary series "Quarantine all Romana." 

Decoding Human Communication: Professor Bruno Galantucci

Decoding Human Communication: Professor Bruno Galantucci

Psychology Professor Bruno Galantucci's area of expertise is human communication and Experimental Semiotics, a field that he contributed to developing.