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Erin Bello
August 27, 2025

A Picture Come to Life: Meet Art History MA Alumna Erin Bello

Erin Bello, from North Carolina, graduated from JCU with an Art History MA in 2019. She worked in submarine archeological sites.

JCU's Guarini Campus
August 27, 2025

John Cabot University and Refraction Launch Strategic Fellowship Program for Students

In July 2025, John Cabot University entered into a strategic partnership with Refraction, a prominent innovation hub based in northern Virginia, to establish the Refraction Innovation Fellowship, a remote professional development program designed to provide JCU students with direct exposure to the U.S. startup ecosystem.

Ieva Jakobsone Bellomi
August 27, 2025

Purpose and Impact: Prof. Jakobsone Bellomi Guides Future Changemakers to Found NGOs

Professor Jakobsone Bellomi’s NGO Consulting Lab course adopts a holistic approach in its quest to uncover how to mainstream human rights, gender equity, diversity and environmental sustainability in the work of NGOs.

Guarini Campus
August 12, 2025

The Use of Technology for a Green and Sustainable Future: Professor Stefano Gazziano

Professor Gazziano seeks to convey to students the importance of using technology to create value and reduce environmental impact. His Technologies and Strategies for the Sustainable Enterprise course introduces students to technical approaches of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to understand how to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

Professor Antonio Lopez
August 12, 2025

Fostering Environmental Awareness Through Media: Professor Antonio Lopez

Through his vocation for ecomedia literacy, Professor Antonio Lopez motivates students to embark on the quest for environmental awareness. Each of his courses presents unique challenges and innovative solutions to the ongoing environmental crisis.

Summer School on Migration and Human Rights class of 2025
July 31, 2025

JCU and UNICRI Conclude 10th Edition of Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

The 10th edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights organized by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and John Cabot University was successfully held at JCU in Rome from 7 to 11 July, 2025.

Professor Chiara Giaccari
July 31, 2025

Teaching the Future: Prof. Giaccari's Human Rights and Business in Action

In Professor Chiara Giaccari's Human Rights and Business class, students are challenged to act as advisors, encouraging companies to integrate human rights into every aspect of their operations.

From left: Sebastian Terrazas, Rhoda Basoah, and Federica Murgolo
July 08, 2025

JCU Graduates Attend 2025 Student Leader Global Summit in Cork, Ireland

From June 17 to June 19, 2025, three recent JCU graduates and student leaders, Sebastian Terrazas, Rhoda Basoah and Federica Murgolo, attended the Student Leader Global Summit to present their project at the University College Cork, Ireland.

From left: students Samuele Nusca-Dagon, Mario Dinicola and Nina Lange
July 02, 2025

JCU Students Travel to USA for Fairfax City Economic Development Fellowship

John Cabot University Fellows visited Northern Virginia/ DC Region to cap off the Fairfax City Economic Development Fellowship.

Director Francesco Lapenta Participates in VI Siena Conference on Europe's Strategic Transitions
July 01, 2025

Director Francesco Lapenta Participates in VI Siena Conference on Europe's Strategic Transitions

Francesco Lapenta, Director of the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, took part in the VI Siena Conference held at the Certosa di Pontignano from June 19 - 21, 2025.

Nicole Sealey
June 24, 2025

“The Heart Dies of This Sweetness:” JCU Welcomes Writer in Residence Nicole Sealey

JCU had the honor of hosting poet Nicole Sealey as the Writer in Residence for the 2025 Summer Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation. Prior to her Writer’s Talk, she spoke about her time at JCU, the process behind her work, and her deep love for poetry.

From right: journalist Saulius Augustinas Kubilius, student Catalina Zaza, journalist Trisha Thomas, Dean of Temple University Emilia Zankina, Professor Sabina Pavone
June 18, 2025

Guarini Institute Presents "Pope Francis' Legacy"

On Tuesday, May 27, JCU’s Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted the event “Pope Francis’s Legacy,” featuring a panel of journalists and scholars dedicated to exploring the impact of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who was Pope from 2013 to 2025.

Aliyah Howell
June 18, 2025

Meet Study Abroad Student Aliyah Howell

Aliyah Howell, from Castle Rock, Colorado, studied at John Cabot University in Spring 2025. She is a Texas Christian University (TCU) student double majoring in Marketing and Journalism. During her time at JCU, Aliyah was an intern for the Web Communications Office.

The Critical Cartography of Technology and Power: Meet Visiting Professor Vladan Joler
June 18, 2025

The Critical Cartography of Technology and Power: Meet Visiting Professor Vladan Joler

John Cabot University is pleased to welcome Visiting Professor Vladan Joler, teaching Special Topics in Media Studies: Critical Cartography of Technology and Power.

Meet Study Abroad Student Mary Coakley
June 17, 2025

Meet Study Abroad Student Mary Coakley

Mary Coakley, a Texas Christian University student from Virginia, studied at John Cabot University during the Spring 2025 semester. While she was at JCU, she was an intern for the University's Marketing Office.

The Future of the Information Environment and Democracy roundtable
June 10, 2025

Director Joins London Roundtable with Ukrainian Government on Information Warfare

On June 6 and 7, 2025, the Director of the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies Francesco Lapenta participated in a high-level, closed-door roundtable on The Future of the Information Environment and Democracy, held at the Army and Navy Club in London.

Italy Writes 2025 Announces Winners of Creative Writing Contest
June 10, 2025

Italy Writes 2025 Announces Winners of Creative Writing Contest

On June 5, JCU Writer in Residence Nicole Sealey, an award-winning poet, joined the finalists of the Italy Writes 2025 Creative Writing Competition as Professor Christin Campbell announced the winners at the online award ceremony.

Tobias Schildfat
June 04, 2025

Professor Tobias Schildfat Interviewed by Leading Swedish Daily

John Cabot University professor Tobias Schildfat was recently interviewed about personal finance in Dagens Industri, Sweden's leading financial newspaper.

JCU Welcomes Sandra Martinsone, Advocacy Manager at Bond UK
May 26, 2025

JCU Welcomes Sandra Martinsone, Advocacy Manager at Bond UK

Sandra Martinsone, the Policy and Advocacy Manager at Bond UK, recently delivered an insightful talk to students in JCU’s NGO Consulting Lab course (BUS/PL 325).

Class of 2025 with President Pavoncello and Dean Arnone
May 21, 2025

John Cabot University Celebrates the Class of 2025

John Cabot University celebrated the Class of 2025 on May 19 at a ceremony held at Villa Aurelia on Janiculum Hill, overlooking the city of Rome. With 248 students receiving their degrees, it was JCU’s largest graduating class to date.

JCU President Franco Pavoncello and Ambassador Armando Varricchio
May 16, 2025

JCU Establishes New Guarini Senior Fellowship on Transatlantic Relations

President Franco Pavoncello and Ambassador Armando Varricchio signed a new agreement establishing the Guarini Senior Fellowship on Transatlantic Relations last week during a visit of the Ambassador to John Cabot University.

Critelli Campus
May 15, 2025

Meet Class of 2025 Valedictorians Olivia De Laura and Giorgia Natalizia

John Cabot University’s Dean of Academic Affairs Stefano Arnone is pleased to announce the Valedictorians for the Class of 2025, Olivia De Laura and Giorgia Natalizia.

Young Women in Action: JCU Hosts NGO Executive Director Besa Mwansa
May 13, 2025

Young Women in Action: JCU Hosts NGO Executive Director Besa Mwansa

As part of Professor Jākobsone Bellomi’s NGO Consulting Lab course, JCU had the pleasure of hosting Besa Mwansa, Executive Director of Young Women in Action (YWA), a youth-led, Zambian NGO committed to transforming the lives of young women for the better.

Francesco Lapenta at the 2025 Aerospace Power Conference
May 13, 2025

Institute Director Invited to Italian Air Force Aerospace Conference

Francesco Lapenta, Director of the JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, was invited to participate in the "2025 Aerospace Power Conference."

Professor Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
May 13, 2025

Prof. Stefan Lorenz Sorgner’s Philosophy of Transhumanism Through a Latin American Lens

JCU is pleased to announce the publication of "Latin America Replies to Transhumanism: A Symposium on Sorgner’s We Have Always Been Cyborgs."

Aurora Caruso
May 07, 2025

Student Aurora Caruso’s Film Project Chosen for Art Exhibit in Rome

Aurora Caruso is a JCU student double majoring in Communications and Art and Design. She grew up between Sicily, Rome and Belgium. Her film project, “Siamo una strada aperta,” recently got chosen to be featured in an art exhibition in Rome.

JCU Announces 2025 Commencement Guests Alberto Angela and John Meditz
May 06, 2025

JCU Announces 2025 Commencement Guests Alberto Angela and John Meditz

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that Alberto Angela, a renowned paleontologist, naturalist, scientific communicator, and author, will be 2025 commencement speaker.

Students in front of the Ferragamo headquarters in Florence
May 05, 2025

Exploring Luxury and Craftsmanship: A Visit to Ferragamo’s Headquarters in Florence

A delegation of students from John Cabot University had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of Ferragamo in Florence, Italy. The visit was organized by the Career Services Office.

Spring 2025 Triggering Change winners: Michela Colarusso (left) and Nicolette Klibson (right)
May 05, 2025

JCU Announces Spring 2025 Triggering Change Competition Winners

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2025 Triggering Change Competition.

Professor Maria Kozhevnikov
April 29, 2025

Tibetan Mind-Body Practices with Professor Maria Kozhevnikov 

JCU welcomed Professor Maria Kozhevnikov to discuss the scientific mechanisms behind Tibetan mind-body techniques.

Using the Past for the Present: Medieval Narratives in Modern Political and Religious Discourse
April 28, 2025

Using the Past for the Present: Medieval Narratives in Modern Political and Religious Discourse

On March 28 and 29, 2025, John Cabot University hosted the international conference "Using the Past for the Present: Medieval Narratives in Modern Political and Religious Discourse."

JCU student athletes and staff for the International Sports Festival in Athens, Greece
April 28, 2025

Gladiators in Greece: A Historic Victory for JCU Athletics

On April 1-5, 2025, JCU student athletes and staff traveled to Athens, Greece for the International Sports Festival hosted by the American College of Greece (ACG).

"Gladiators Go Green" Sustainability Fair 2025
April 28, 2025

Gladiators Go Green: The JCU Sustainability Fair

On April 16, 2025, the JCU Student Engagement Office hosted a sustainability fair. Many JCU clubs and offices came together to foster sustainability on campus and in everyday life.

Eighth Transatlantic Forum in Rome
April 22, 2025

Institute Director Francesco Lapenta Speaks at Eighth Transatlantic Forum

The Director of the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, offered a critical analysis of the Trump administration’s tariff regime.

Addison Hollomon
April 16, 2025

JCU Alumna Addison Hollomon Shares Her Experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer

On Monday, March 31, 2025, John Cabot University welcomed Addison Hollomon, a JCU alumna, who shared her experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer working in Morocco.

Enrico Barchiesi
April 16, 2025

The Success of Failure: Meet JCU Alumnus Enrico Barchiesi

Alumnus Enrico Barchiesi graduated in 2021 with a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in Entrepreneurship. When he was 21, he co-founded the startup EasyDesk, which he later transformed into Meravit, a data science and IT consulting agency.

Professor De Martino presenting "Unraveling the Past, Present, and Future in the Human Auditory Brain"
April 16, 2025

Exploring the Human Auditory Brain with Professor Federico De Martino

On March 6, 2025, JCU welcomed Professor Federico De Martino from Maastricht University for the lecture “Unraveling the Past, Present, and Future in the Human Auditory Brain.”

Three Years and Counting: Russia’s War on Ukraine
April 16, 2025

Three Years and Counting: Russia’s War on Ukraine Panel Discussion

On March 18, 2025, JCU's Guarini Institute for Public Affair hosted a panel discussion, titled “Three Years and Counting: Russia’s War on Ukraine.

Center: President Franco Pavoncello with Alumna and JCU Trustee Alexandria Maloney, joined by fellow alumni
April 16, 2025

John Cabot University Celebrates the 2025 New York Gala

On April 1, 2025, John Cabot University hosted its annual New York Gala at the University Club in New York City.

From left: Giuseppe Falcone, Nora Carrera, and Saman Samarathunga
April 16, 2025

JCU’s Invisible Thread: The Maintenance Staff - Part 2

The JCU maintenance staff plays a vital, yet often underappreciated role. Read part two for Giuseppe, Nora and Saman’s stories.

Courtney North
April 15, 2025

Connecting Through Art: Meet Alumna Courtney North

Courtney North, from Jacksonville, Florida, graduated from JCU with an MA in Art History in 2020. She currently works as Major Gift Officer at the Phillips Collection in Washington D.C.

From left: Samuel Dimas, Alicia Soni, and Philip Nalin
April 07, 2025

JCU’s Invisible Thread: The Maintenance Staff – Part 1

It’s easy to overlook the JCU maintenance staff who help facilitate our experiences. Read part one for Alicia, Philip and Samuel’s stories.

Professor Silvia Scarpa
April 03, 2025

Fighting Exploitation Hidden in Plain Sight: Professor Scarpa’s Human Trafficking and Contemporary Slavery Class

By utilizing international law, international relations, sociology, and history as tools, Professor Scarpa has built a transdisciplinary course, based on discussing and examining specific forms of exploitation in the world, which permeate modern supply chains in the global economy.

Alessandro De Francesco and Cole Swensen
March 26, 2025

Translating the Untranslatable: Cole Swensen and Alessandro De Francesco

JCU had the pleasure of hosting American poet Cole Swensen and her Italian translator, Alessandro De Francesco, for a reading and discussion of their new collaborative edition of Swensen’s 2012 poetry collection Gravesend (Arcipelago itaca, 2024).

Molly Crabapple
March 21, 2025

Molly Crabapple: Art on the Frontline

JCU welcomed American artist, writer and activist Molly Crabapple for the talk Art and Creativity on the Frontline. The event was part of the Spring 2025 Digital Delights and Disturbances (DDD) lecture series.

Elena Somarè and Mats Hedberg
March 14, 2025

The Art of Whistling: JCU Welcomes Elena Somarè

On February 25, 2025, John Cabot University had the pleasure of hosting a concert-lecture in the Aula Magna Regina to showcase the talents of renowned melodic whistler Elena Somarè.

Professor Isabella Clough Marinaro
March 13, 2025

Advocacy for Future Generations: Professor Clough Marinaro and Green Criminology

Professor Isabella Clough Marinaro seeks to motivate students enrolled in her Green Criminology class to see that advocating for the environment is ultimately about fostering community, peace and social justice.

Bronte Delmonico
March 03, 2025

The Beauty of New Experiences: Meet Communications Major Bronte Delmonico

Bronte Delmonico is a Communications major at JCU. Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, she is the president of Women’s Leadership Initiative.

Professor Adele Tulli
February 27, 2025

Let’s Get REAL: Meet Communications Professor Adele Tulli

Adele Tulli is a newly appointed professor of the Communications and Media Studies department. Her short and feature films, all focusing on contemporary issues, have been screened at several international festivals. Her latest feature documentary, REAL (2024), deals with the extreme digitalization of our daily lives.

Professor Rodrigo Salcedo Du Bois
February 25, 2025

The Gift of Giving Back: Professor Rodrigo Salcedo Du Bois and Environmental Economics

Professor Rodrigo Salcedo Du Bois teaches Environmental Economics with the belief that no action is small enough when it comes to building a better world.

Kayla Muller
February 24, 2025

Nothing Better: Meet International Affairs Major Kayla Muller

Kayla Muller is an International Affairs major from Bend, Oregon. She is the editor-in-chief of the JCU student-run newspaper, The Matthew, and is the first RA representative for Student Government.

Professor Jens Koehler
February 10, 2025

Environmental Archaeology and Paleoclimatology: Discovering Connections Between Past, Present, and Future

In his classes, JCU Professor Jens Koehler analyzes how humans have been impacted the environment and the climate since prehistoric times.

Skyla Katenga
February 02, 2025

Let Your Light Shine: Meet Political Science Major Skyla Katenga

Skyla is a Malawian-South African senior student majoring in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies. At JCU, she is the president of the Black and African Student Association (BASA), which has several events in store for Black History Month in February.

Poster for the movie GEN_
January 27, 2025

Professor Della Ratta’s GEN_ Premieres at Sundance Film Festival

Communications and Media Studies Professor Donatella Della Ratta’s latest project, the movie GEN_, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Co-authored with director Gianluca Matarrese, the documentary stems from Della Ratta’s research on hormonal treatments at a public hospital in Milan.

Viviana Calvagno
January 15, 2025

The Critical Art of Cooking: Meet Alumna Viviana Calvagno

Viviana is a JCU alumna from Viterbo, a city near Rome. She earned both a BA and an MA in Art History. Through the years, she was able to combine her artistic background with her passion for cooking. She is now a plant-based chef, an international cooking teacher, and the co-founder of Sol Creative.

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