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JCU Students Participate in Company Visit to the UNDP Rome Centre
March 13, 2026

JCU Students Participate in Company Visit to the UNDP Rome Centre

On March 6, 2026, students from the MA in International Affairs program and undergraduate programs at John Cabot University participated in a company visit to the UNDP Rome Centre, organized by JCU’s Center for Career Services.

Professor Angelo Brandelli Costa Appointed Fellow of Association for Psychological Science
March 13, 2026

Professor Angelo Brandelli Costa Appointed Fellow of Association for Psychological Science

John Cabot University professor Angelo Brandelli Costa was recently selected as a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), the scientific home of thousands of leading psychological science researchers, practitioners, teachers, and students from around the world.

A Bridge Between Two Worlds: JCU Welcomes Culinary TV Host Ornella Fado
March 12, 2026

A Bridge Between Two Worlds: JCU Welcomes Culinary TV Host Ornella Fado

On March 3, 2026, John Cabot University hosted Ornella Fado, acclaimed television host, producer, and creator of the culinary tv show Brindiamo!, for an inspiring lecture on her career in the US. Fado shared her personal journey of entrepreneurship, resilience, and success, offering insights into building a creative career across cultures.

JCU at its Best: Student Lucy McGovern Undergoes Urgent Liver Transplant
March 12, 2026

JCU at its Best: Student Lucy McGovern Undergoes Urgent Liver Transplant

Lucy McGovern, a 21-year-old study abroad student from Seattle, Washington, successfully underwent an urgent liver transplant in Rome's San Camillo-Forlanini hospital.

JCU and UNICRI Host 11th Summer School on Migration and Human Rights
March 10, 2026

JCU and UNICRI Host 11th Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

John Cabot University, in collaboration with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), is happy to announce the 11th edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights, which will be delivered at JCU from July 13 through 17, 2026.

Combining Scholarship with Creativity: JCU Hosts Feminist Futures 2
March 06, 2026

Combining Scholarship with Creativity: JCU Hosts Feminist Futures 2

On February 27, 2026, the Gender and Queer Studies Working Group at JCU hosted “Feminist Futures 2,” a full-day event dedicated to collaborative learning and exchange. It brought together more than 50 students, faculty, and staff members for a rich exploration of scholarship, pedagogy, and praxis.

Preparation Meets Opportunity: Alumna Fiamma Morichelli Lands Internship at Peroni
March 06, 2026

Preparation Meets Opportunity: Alumna Fiamma Morichelli Lands Internship at Peroni

Fiamma Morichelli is a JCU alumna who graduated in December 2025 with a BA in Marketing and a minor in Psychology. She is currently an Assistant Brand Manager Intern at Peroni Nastro Azzurro, a job opportunity she was able to find at the JCU Career Fair.

Career Services Launches Women in Leadership Program at Aon Italia
March 05, 2026

Career Services Launches Women in Leadership Program at Aon Italia

John Cabot University’s Center for Career Services has recently launched a new initiative: the Women in Leadership Program. On February 27, 2026, the first shadowing experience of the program took place at Aon Italia.

JCU Welcomes Former Prime Minister of Italy Romano Prodi for a Special Class with MA Students
March 05, 2026

JCU Welcomes Former Prime Minister of Italy Romano Prodi for a Special Class with MA Students

On February 18, 2026, JCU welcomed former Prime Minister of Italy Romano Prodi for a practicum with MA in International Affairs students.

JCU Hosts Panel Discussion on America and the Mediterranean in the Trump Era
March 04, 2026

JCU Hosts Panel Discussion on America and the Mediterranean in the Trump Era

JCU recently hosted a panel discussion titled “America and the Mediterranean in the Trump Era.” The event was organized by Prof. Diego Pagliarulo and co-sponsored by JCU’s Department of Political Science and International Affairs and OSMED.

How Babies Learn Language: JCU Welcomes Professor Jenny Saffran
March 03, 2026

How Babies Learn Language: JCU Welcomes Professor Jenny Saffran

Professor Jenny Saffran highlights her own research on how infants track statistical regularities to learn language. She touched on language disorders and bilingual development as important areas for current and future study.

In Conversation with JCU Alumna Tamara Volozhanina
March 02, 2026

In Conversation with JCU Alumna Tamara Volozhanina

Tamara Volozhanina is a JCU alumna (class of 2019) who majored in International Affairs and minored in Communications. In 2020, Tamara helped found Schloss Krumbach International School (SKIS) in Austria, where she is now Head of Marketing and teaches a class called Theory of Knowledge.

Student Fayzeh Abou Ardat on Her Digital Communications Internship at the Order of Malta
March 02, 2026

Student Fayzeh Abou Ardat on Her Digital Communications Internship at the Order of Malta

Originally from Canada, Fayzeh Abou Ardat is a Political Science major at John Cabot University, minoring in Legal Studies. She recently completed an internship as a Digital Communications Officer at The Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Dynamic and Multicultural: Meet JCU Alumna Catalina Zaza
March 02, 2026

Dynamic and Multicultural: Meet JCU Alumna Catalina Zaza

Catalina Zaza is a JCU alumna who graduated in 2025 with an MA in International Affairs. She started with a temporary role at Council of International Educational Exchange and now holds a position as Academic and Program Coordinator.

How Visual Mental Imagery Works: Meet Professor Alfredo Spagna
February 24, 2026

How Visual Mental Imagery Works: Meet Professor Alfredo Spagna

Alfredo Spagna has recently joined the Psychological and Social Sciences department at John Cabot University. Born in Reggio Calabria, in Southern Italy, Professor Spagna studied at Sapienza University of Rome for his undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, specializing in experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience.

Sustainability in Action: Alumna Alessandra Gargiulo’s Startup Journey
February 24, 2026

Sustainability in Action: Alumna Alessandra Gargiulo’s Startup Journey

After graduating with a BA in International Affairs from JCU and working in consulting and brand management, in 2018 Alessandra Gargiulo founded Uyolo, a platform that helps businesses embed sustainability into everyday operations.

Community Across Continents: Meet Double Major Natasha Kisila
February 20, 2026

Community Across Continents: Meet Double Major Natasha Kisila

Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Natasha Kisila is a senior at John Cabot University. She is double majoring in Political Science and Communications. Natasha is very active in JCU’s student life, being Vice President of Student Government and President of the Black and African Student Association (BASA), as well as Residence Assistant for JCU Housing.

Learning to Navigate Under Pressure: JCU Alumnus Moustafa Tlass
February 19, 2026

Learning to Navigate Under Pressure: JCU Alumnus Moustafa Tlass

Originally from Syria, Moustafa Tlass graduated in 2023 and completed his MA in International Affairs at JCU in 2025. He was an intern at the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and now holds a full-time position there.

Hungary and International Institutions: 1956 and 2026 in Comparative Perspective
February 17, 2026

Hungary and International Institutions: 1956 and 2026 in Comparative Perspective

On February 9, 2026, the JCU Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted Professor András Nagy for a lecture on Hungary across two distinct historical moments: the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Hungary’s contemporary position within the European Union.

Ali Reza Arabnia Reveals the Secrets of Italian Business Success
February 17, 2026

Ali Reza Arabnia Reveals the Secrets of Italian Business Success

On February 10, 2026, the Frank J. Guarini School of Business and the President’s Office had the pleasure of hosting JCU alumnus and trustee, Ali Reza Arabnia. He is a proponent of community and ethics in business, and he draws inspiration from Italian entrepreneurs throughout his career.

From Theory to Practice: Meet Professor Sara Moussavi
February 16, 2026

From Theory to Practice: Meet Professor Sara Moussavi

Sara Moussavi teaches in the Political Science and International Affairs department at JCU. She has an extensive background in humanitarian and development work and has served in crises across the world for over 20 years. In this interview, she explains her motivation for working in international development and what led her to become a professor.

John Cabot University Names Dr. Antonia Maioni as Next President
February 11, 2026

John Cabot University Names Dr. Antonia Maioni as Next President

John Cabot University in Rome is pleased to announce that Dr. Antonia Maioni will become the next President of JCU. The University’s Board of Trustees voted to confirm Dr. Maioni as JCU’s seventh President, effective July 1, 2026.

Meet Communications Professor Anna Gorchakovskaya
February 10, 2026

Meet Communications Professor Anna Gorchakovskaya

Anna Gorchakovskaya teaches in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. She is originally from Russia, and she came to Italy in her early 20s to study Art History. She has worked as a curator and researcher for many museums, such as MAXXI and the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome.

JCU Hosts Ecocide and Environmental Crimes Event
February 09, 2026

JCU Hosts Ecocide and Environmental Crimes Event

On January 30, 2026, John Cabot University hosted the event "Ecocide and Environmental Crimes: International Developments and Italy’s Transposition of EU Directive 2024/1203," organized in collaboration with UNICRI, Stop Ecocide International, and the Italian Society for International Organizations (SIOI).

From Campus to Startup: The JCU Alumni Behind Filmo
February 06, 2026

From Campus to Startup: The JCU Alumni Behind Filmo

The JCU Office of Development and Alumni Affairs had the pleasure of reconnecting with alumni Salvatore Britti and Carolina Ferrarello to explore their entrepreneurial journey and the story behind Filmo, a global live shopping and social commerce platform.

The Myth of George Eliot: Professor Alessandra Grego Publishes New Book
February 06, 2026

The Myth of George Eliot: Professor Alessandra Grego Publishes New Book

On January 27, 2026, the Department of English Language and Literature hosted a presentation of Professor Alessandra Grego's book The Myth of George Eliot: How Marian Evans Invented the Victorian Novelist (Routledge 2026).

JCU Presents Professor Tobias Schildfat’s Bestselling Book on Personal Finance
February 04, 2026

JCU Presents Professor Tobias Schildfat’s Bestselling Book on Personal Finance

John Cabot University is pleased to present Come fare il tuo primo milione (How to Make Your First Million, Edizioni Guerini) by Professor Tobias Schildfat.

A Deeply Human Approach to Art: Art History Major Alison Ladd
February 03, 2026

A Deeply Human Approach to Art: Art History Major Alison Ladd

Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Alison Ladd is a senior Art History major, minoring in Humanistic Studies and Art and Design. She is Head Curator of the Art History Society, Student Senate Representative for the Department of Art History, and a Student Ambassador at JCU.

Joshua’s Experience at BARS through JCU’s Career Services
February 02, 2026

Joshua’s Experience at BARS through JCU’s Career Services

Joshua Trexler, an International Business major at JCU, is currently working as a Business Development Representative at BARS (Bold Augmented Reality Systems), an international tech company specializing in AR solutions.

John Cabot University Launches BS in Computer and Information Science
February 02, 2026

John Cabot University Launches BS in Computer and Information Science

John Cabot University is pleased to announce the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science in Fall 2026.

Power Vacuum in Venezuela? Intervention, Uncertainty, and Competing Logics of Order
January 28, 2026

Power Vacuum in Venezuela? Intervention, Uncertainty, and Competing Logics of Order

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs organized the event “Power Vacuum in Venezuela?” featuring Professor Paolo Wuzler (JCU, The University of Naples "L'Orientale"), Gregory Alegi (LUISS University), and Simone Tholens (JCU, European University Institute Florence).

JCU Mourns Loss of Beloved Trustee Emeritus Frederick Vreeland
January 26, 2026

JCU Mourns Loss of Beloved Trustee Emeritus Frederick Vreeland

The John Cabot University community is saddened to announce the passing of Trustee Emeritus, the Honorable Frederick “Freck” Vreeland, following a life marked by public service and outstanding achievements.

Equality and Ideology in Changing Societies: Professor Davide Orsitto Presents Book at LSE
January 23, 2026

Equality and Ideology in Changing Societies: Professor Davide Orsitto Presents Book at LSE

Professor Orsitto was invited to present his book Varieties of Equality in European Welfare States (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024) at an upcoming public event at the LSE European Institute in London.

John Cabot University Kicks Off Spring 2026 Semester with Over 1900 Students
January 19, 2026

John Cabot University Kicks Off Spring 2026 Semester with Over 1900 Students

John Cabot University welcomed over 1900 new and returning students to its vibrant urban campus in the heart of Rome’s historic Trastevere neighborhood.

From JCU to the Heart of European Politics: Alumna Chiara Danna’s Journey
January 16, 2026

From JCU to the Heart of European Politics: Alumna Chiara Danna’s Journey

After graduating from JCU with a Political Science major and a Legal Studies minor, Chiara Danna carved a path into the world of European politics. Today, she serves as a Local Assistant to Italian politician Antonella Sberna, one of the Vice Presidents of the European Parliament.

Student Amadeus Giordan Halilovic Represents Roma Community at Jubilee Event
January 07, 2026

Student Amadeus Giordan Halilovic Represents Roma Community at Jubilee Event

On October 18, 2025, Amadeus took part in the Roma and Sinti Jubilee as the event’s presenter. The occasion gave him the opportunity to speak about his origins and meet Pope Leo XIV in person.

Fabio Scacciavillani on the Uses and Limits of Economic Predictions
December 29, 2026

Fabio Scacciavillani on the Uses and Limits of Economic Predictions

On November 20, 2025, the Department of Economics at John Cabot University hosted a seminar with Fabio Scacciavillani, offering students a rare insider’s perspective on how economic forecasts are built, interpreted, and often misunderstood.

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