John Cabot University is deeply honored to announce that Professor Giorgio Parisi — Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Sapienza University of Rome, and one of Italy's most distinguished scientists — will serve as Commencement Speaker at JCU's 2026 Commencement Ceremony.
JCU’s Webmaster Riccardo Pugliese published his Italian translation of Études kierkegaardiennes (Studi Kierkegaardiani, Orthotes, 2026). The book is a collection of articles and essays on Søren Kierkegaard by the French philosopher Jean Wahl (1888-1974), first released in 1938.
On April 2, 2026, Anastasia Koniali, Development Officer at John Cabot University, traveled to Paramythia, Greece, to present the Bulgari Scholarship to the students of the General Lyceum of Paramythia.
Originally from Bolivia, Felipe is a senior double-majoring in Communications and Art and Design, with a minor in Digital and Media Arts. He will be graduating in Spring 2026.
John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the Spring 2026 Triggering Change competition. This semester, the competition focused on Sustainable Development Goals SDG 1 (No Poverty), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Classics professor Massimo Betello, in collaboration with student research assistants Mencía Casas Neo, Emma So, Adele Pandolfo, and Sebastian Terrazas, will present a research project on advertising in ancient Pompeii in Athens, Greece at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) in August.
Alumna Shazia Naqui (Class of 2004) has built a career rooted in human connection, cultural understanding, and entrepreneurship. Today, she is the founder of Naquist, a luxury experiential travel and cultural platform based in Rome.
Born and raised in Rome, Sofia Elliot is a JCU alumna who's currently developing a theatrical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, which she wrote, designed, and produced largely on her own. The show is partially funded by the Frank J. Guarini School of Business at JCU.
Francesco Chirulli graduated from JCU in 2020, with a major in Economics and Finance. In 2021, he moved to the US and settled in New York City. Francesco was recently promoted to Vice President of Global Banking and Markets at Goldman Sachs.
Alumna Shazia Naqui (Class of 2004) has built a career rooted in human connection, cultural understanding, and entrepreneurship. Today, she is the founder of Naquist, a luxury experiential travel and cultural platform based in Rome.
Originally from Bolivia, Felipe is a senior double-majoring in Communications and Art and Design, with a minor in Digital and Media Arts. He will be graduating in Spring 2026.
In Spring 2026, for the first time, four JCU students interned with Rome-based publisher AG Book Publishing. The students contributed to three translation projects and one original play, all of which were later published.
On April 10, 2026, the JCU Women in Leadership Program wrapped up its first semester of activity with a shadowing experience held at Pellicano Hotels’ Rome headquarters.
On April 20, 2026, John Cabot University hosted the workshop titled “Food Security and Global Politics.” The event brought together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how global food security is being reshaped by conflict, economic structures, and transformations in international governance.
Born and raised in Rome, Sofia Elliot is a JCU alumna who's currently developing a theatrical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, which she wrote, designed, and produced largely on her own. The show is partially funded by the Frank J. Guarini School of Business at JCU.
Three JCU Club Leaders participated in a leadership conference called “Intercultural Connection: Becoming Globally Fluent” in Lugano, Switzerland. It was hosted by the European University College Association (EucA) and Franklin Switzerland, a private university accredited in both the US and Switzerland.
John Cabot University is deeply honored to announce that Professor Giorgio Parisi — Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Sapienza University of Rome, and one of Italy's most distinguished scientists — will serve as Commencement Speaker at JCU's 2026 Commencement Ceremony.
John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the Spring 2026 Triggering Change competition. This semester, the competition focused on Sustainable Development Goals SDG 1 (No Poverty), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Classics professor Massimo Betello, in collaboration with student research assistants Mencía Casas Neo, Emma So, Adele Pandolfo, and Sebastian Terrazas, will present a research project on advertising in ancient Pompeii in Athens, Greece at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) in August.
