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Women Writers and the Short Story: Tribute to Lucia Berlin

Women Writers and the Short Story: Tribute to Lucia Berlin

On May 30, 2016 the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation presented a tribute to late American writer Lucia Berlin.

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.

Meet COM Professor Mike Watson

Meet COM Professor Mike Watson

Professor Mike Watson, an art theorist and curator holding a PhD in Philosophy from Goldsmiths College, joined John Cabot’s faculty in 2015.

A Casabella Tradition: Four Alumni, One Family

A Casabella Tradition: Four Alumni, One Family

Milena Casabella is the third and most recent member of the Casabella family to graduate from John Cabot University. When asked “Why JCU?” Milena responded, “I chose John Cabot because both my brothers went to JCU and loved the experience.”

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2016!

Congratulations to John Cabot University Class of 2016!

John Cabot University celebrated its 144th Commencement ceremony on May 16, 2016 at the Villa Aurelia on the Janiculum Hill overlooking the city of Rome. 146 students representing 26 countries throughout the world received Bachelor of Arts degrees.

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.

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.

Prof. Paganini Publishes Article “Only School Remains Dumb”

Prof. Paganini Publishes Article “Only School Remains Dumb”

Professor Pietro Paganini teaches Business Administration at JCU. On April 30, 2016, Business Administration Professor Pietro Paganini published an article in the Italian daily newspaper La Stampa entitled: "Solo la scuola è rimasta stupida" ("Only School Remains Dumb").

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 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 Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Nicola Usala, Co-Founder of Babaiola

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Nicola Usala, Co-Founder of Babaiola

Usala urged the importance of social media strategies as an essential framework for any start-up on the market today.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Jegor Levkovskiy, CEO of Bemyguru

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Jegor Levkovskiy, CEO of Bemyguru

On Tuesday, April 19th, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Professor Riccardo Maiolini's Strategic Decisions in Entrepreneurship (BUS 410) class, welcomed Jegor Levkovskiy for a guest lecture.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes High School Students for “Italy Pitches”

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes High School Students for “Italy Pitches”

Italy Pitches is a national, Elevator Pitch-style competition in English, focused on advocating for non profits, open to Italian High School students.

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.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Laura Carpintieri, Co-Founder of Checkmoov

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Laura Carpintieri, Co-Founder of Checkmoov

Carpintieri, who presented her co-founded company Checkmoov, offered great insights into her experience with strategic planning, market research and scenario analysis.

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.