September 28, 2026
John Cabot University Invests Dr. Antonia Maioni as Seventh President
On September 24, 2026, John Cabot University formally invested Dr. Antonia Maioni as its seventh president, beginning a new chapter for JCU.
On September 24, 2026, John Cabot University formally invested Dr. Antonia Maioni as its seventh president, beginning a new chapter for JCU.
John Cabot University welcomed Dr. Antonia Maioni as its seventh President on July 1, 2026. The first woman to lead JCU, President Maioni was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, and joined JCU following a long and distinguished career at Montreal’s McGill University.
JCU Professor of Composition and Creative Writing Aidan Fadden published his latest crime novel, Every Buried Secret (Bloodhound Books). This is Professor Fadden's third crime novel.
Federico Farina, a John Cabot University student majoring in Economics and Finance, completed an internship at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability (EIIS) in Rome as a Financial Analyst, an opportunity he secured through JCU’s Center for Career Services.
Federico Esposito, an MA in International Affairs student at JCU, is completing his internship at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in Rome, which he found thanks to JCU's Center for Career Services.
While pursuing his MA in International Affairs at JCU, Zach Slaney gained firsthand experience in sustainable agriculture through an internship at Cooperativa Agricola Co.r.ag.gio, a small-scale cooperative located in Rome, focused on sustainable farming and social equity.
After graduating from JCU in 2017 with a BA in Humanistic Studies and a minor in Art History, New York native Giulia Stasi went on to create a career centered on meaningful experiences. Now based in Puglia, she is the founder of a women’s retreat that brings women together through reflection, community, and personal growth.
Class of 2025 graduates Brontë Delmonico and Emma Saul met at John Cabot University in Rome, where a friendship built through shared classes, a home, and the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) grew into a professional partnership.
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.
On September 24, 2026, John Cabot University formally invested Dr. Antonia Maioni as its seventh president, beginning a new chapter for JCU.
JCU Professor Sergio Scicchitano recently published the article “What workers and robots do: An activity-based analysis of the impact of robotization on changes in local employment” in Research Policy, a leading peer-reviewed academic journal, covering innovation, technology and economic policy.
On September 16, 2026, the JCU Guarini Institute for Public Affairs convened a closed-door roundtable at John Cabot University to mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and India.
Federico Farina, a John Cabot University student majoring in Economics and Finance, completed an internship at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability (EIIS) in Rome as a Financial Analyst, an opportunity he secured through JCU’s Center for Career Services.
Born in Tuscany, Italy, Professor Niki (Nicola) Petrocchi has been teaching in John Cabot University’s Department of Psychology and Social Sciences since 2015. A clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and researcher, her work explores compassion, mental imagery, trauma, psychophysiology, and the study of psychological change.
Francesco Lapenta, Founding Director of the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies at John Cabot University, participated in the 2026 edition of Industry Digital Evolution (IDE) held in Brindisi, Italy from September 8-11. Lapenta contributed to the conference’s session on aerospace, bringing a new perspective to a discussion involving representatives from aviation authorities, defense, research, and industry.
Federico Esposito, an MA in International Affairs student at JCU, is completing his internship at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in Rome, which he found thanks to JCU's Center for Career Services.
On September 9, 2026, Business Administration Professor Tobias Schildfat spoke to JCU students about his journey toward financial independence at an event dedicated to the latest Italian translation of his book The Road to Your First Million.
John Cabot University welcomed Dr. Antonia Maioni as its seventh President on July 1, 2026. The first woman to lead JCU, President Maioni was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, and joined JCU following a long and distinguished career at Montreal’s McGill University.
While pursuing his MA in International Affairs at JCU, Zach Slaney gained firsthand experience in sustainable agriculture through an internship at Cooperativa Agricola Co.r.ag.gio, a small-scale cooperative located in Rome, focused on sustainable farming and social equity.
