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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
