As JCU honors Frank J. Guarini's life, it also honors the exceptional example of what it means to be an institutional friend—a legacy that will continue to shape the University for generations to come.
JCU hosted acclaimed Italian author Andrea Bajani as Writer in Residence for the 2026 Summer Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation.
John Cabot University is honored to welcome Dr. Antonia Maioni, who officially assumed her role on July 1, 2026, as the University’s seventh President.
Elif Vitobello hails from Naples and she just graduated from JCU with a major in International Business and a minor in Marketing. Elif was setter and captain of the volleyball team for three years while at JCU.
Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Meher is a Marketing major at Rutgers University. Through the Center for Career Services, Meher obtained an internship at the Frank J. Guarini School of Business where she helped coordinate numerous events during the semester.
On May 5, Advanced Painting students at John Cabot University, under the guidance of Professor Michele Tocca and in collaboration with z2o Sara Zanin Gallery and the Art and Design Department, organized the exhibition Memory with Her Teeth Out.
Giorgia Conte graduated from JCU in 2016 with a major in International Business and a minor in Entrepreneurship. After building a career in corporate marketing and communications, she returned to JCU as a professor, bringing her passion for mentoring and career development into the classroom.
Alumnus Claudio Buratti graduated from JCU in 2023 with a BA in Communications. After earning his MA in Business Management, Claudio coaches the women's basketball team at the State University of NY at Albany.
On June 19–21, 2026, John Cabot University welcomed alumni from around the world back to Rome for an unforgettable reunion. The event was a true homecoming that brought together generations of graduates, rekindled lifelong friendships, and celebrated the enduring spirit of the JCU community.
Giorgia Conte graduated from JCU in 2016 with a major in International Business and a minor in Entrepreneurship. After building a career in corporate marketing and communications, she returned to JCU as a professor, bringing her passion for mentoring and career development into the classroom.
Professor Tanja Lanza teaches in the Department of Business Administration at JCU. After working for 12 years in large corporations and independent creative marketing agencies in Italy, she brought her industry experience to JCU’s Digital Marketing course.
Professor Ibrahim Al-Marashi was born and raised in California, but he has roots in both Iran and Iraq. He has been a visiting professor at John Cabot University since 2013. At JCU, he teaches the course Italy and the Middle East during the first summer session.
As JCU honors Frank J. Guarini's life, it also honors the exceptional example of what it means to be an institutional friend—a legacy that will continue to shape the University for generations to come.
Alumnus Claudio Buratti graduated from JCU in 2023 with a BA in Communications. After earning his MA in Business Management, Claudio coaches the women's basketball team at the State University of NY at Albany.
JCU hosted acclaimed Italian author Andrea Bajani as Writer in Residence for the 2026 Summer Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation.
Francesco Lapenta, Director of the JCU’s Institute of Future and Innovation Studies (IFIS), recently published a new article in Política Exterior, one of the leading Spanish-language magazines dedicated to international affairs, geopolitics, and strategic policy.
John Cabot University is honored to welcome Dr. Antonia Maioni, who officially assumed her role on July 1, 2026, as the University’s seventh President.
On June 19–21, 2026, John Cabot University welcomed alumni from around the world back to Rome for an unforgettable reunion. The event was a true homecoming that brought together generations of graduates, rekindled lifelong friendships, and celebrated the enduring spirit of the JCU community.
On the occasion of President Franco Pavoncello’s retirement on June 30, 2026, the John Cabot University community celebrates his remarkable leadership and lasting legacy.
