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