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October 29, 2025

Transatlantic Policy Dialogues: Europe’s Security Architecture in a Changing World

On October 15, 2025, JCU hosted its fourth annual Transatlantic Policy Dialogues, titled "New Horizons in Transatlantic Security and Defense Cooperation." The event opened with remarks by Armando Varricchio, Italy’s former ambassador to Germany and the United States.

October 08, 2025

JCU Celebrates 20 Years of InVerse – Italian Poets in Translation

On October 1, John Cabot University hosted InVerse 2025 – Italian Poets in Translation, marking the 20th anniversary of the festival.

October 03, 2025

Writing New Worlds with JCU’s Professor Juliana Barbassa

Juliana Barbassa recently joined the Communication and Media Studies department. A Brazilian who has lived all over the world before coming to Rome, she now uses her extensive background in journalism to teach in the classroom at JCU.

Student Stories

October 15, 2025

Three JCU Students Receive America Award from Italy-USA Foundation

JCU students Leonardo Di Franco-Cascone, Grace Sullivan, and Lusiana Veveiros received medals of the Italian Parliament as part of the America Award presented by the Italy-USA Foundation on October 10, 2025.

October 13, 2025

Beyond the Numbers: MA in International Affairs Student Megan Zeldenrust

After completing her undergraduate studies in Georgia with a dual degree in Business and Mathematics, Megan Zeldenrust decided to pursue an MA in International Affairs at JCU. She did an internship with the World Food Programme as part of the Community Feedback Mechanism team.

October 09, 2025

JCU Presents a Reinvention of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra

This year, John Cabot University’s Performing Arts Program will be organizing a production of Antony and Cleopatra: A Memory in Ruins!, a retelling of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra.

Alumni Achievements

October 02, 2025

Stories That Inspire Action: Communications Alumna Sara Gabai Publishes New Research on Sustainability Communication

Alumna Sara Gabai recently published research exploring the role of sustainability communication in driving behavior change, strengthening public engagement, and supporting policy advocacy.

September 22, 2025

Alumnus Matthew Beckmann’s Journey with Art History

Matthew Beckmann is a JCU alumnus (class of 2020). He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Humanistic Studies from JCU in 2019 and stayed on to earn an MA in Art History. Matthew now runs his own copywriting business in The Hague, Netherlands.

September 08, 2025

Meet MA in Art History Alumna Madison Pierson

Madison Pierson graduated with an MA in Art History in December 2020. Madison is currently the Collections and Gallery Assistant at Lawrence University, in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Recent Articles

October 29, 2025

Transatlantic Policy Dialogues: Europe’s Security Architecture in a Changing World

On October 15, 2025, JCU hosted its fourth annual Transatlantic Policy Dialogues, titled "New Horizons in Transatlantic Security and Defense Cooperation." The event opened with remarks by Armando Varricchio, Italy’s former ambassador to Germany and the United States.

October 29, 2025

The Legacy of Italian Renaissance: Professor Conti Delivers Lecture at the American University in Cairo

On September 24, 2025, the American University in Cairo hosted JCU’s Professor Fabrizio Conti for a lecture titled The Italian Renaissance and Its Legacies in a Global Perspective.

October 23, 2025

I Heard Her Call My Name: Author Lucy Sante Presents Her Memoir at JCU

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, John Cabot University welcomed author Lucy Sante, for a discussion about her new book, I Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition (Hutchinson Heinemann, 2024).

October 23, 2025

Policy in Action: The Role of NGOs and Youth Groups in Impacting Agrifood Systems

On October 17, 2025, students from JCU had the opportunity to participate in a dynamic simulation event organized by ProVeg International, a global NGO committed to raising awareness of sustainable food systems.

October 22, 2025

Sustainability Careers: Expert Talk with Dragana Stojkovich

On October 16, students had the chance to hear from Dragana Stojkovich, sustainability and environment manager at dnata Travel Group in Dubai, the holding group for Emirates Airlines, in a talk on careers in sustainability.

October 21, 2025

JCU Welcomes Climate Finance Experts Cristina Altomare and Rohith Subramania

JCU hosted climate finance experts Rohith Subramania and Cristina Altomare, who work for the United Nations Development Programme. They shared insights on climate finance, history, challenges, and global initiatives like the Green Climate Fund and Paris Agreement.

October 20, 2025

JCU Team Gets Second Place at FAO’s “Reboot the Earth” Hackathon

On October 13, 2025, the “Reboot the Earth” Hackathon took place at the FAO headquarters in Rome. JCU's Professor Marco Pascucci participated in the event and his team earned second place.

October 15, 2025

Three JCU Students Receive America Award from Italy-USA Foundation

JCU students Leonardo Di Franco-Cascone, Grace Sullivan, and Lusiana Veveiros received medals of the Italian Parliament as part of the America Award presented by the Italy-USA Foundation on October 10, 2025.

October 14, 2025

Professor Elisa Puvia Gives Guest Lecture at Rotary Club Carrara (MS)

On September 30, Professor Elisa Puvia was invited as a guest lecturer to give a talk at the Rotary Club Carrara (MS) in Tuscany entitled "L’Eterno Femminino: How Objectification Shapes Bodies, Minds, and Societies."

October 13, 2025

Rome Demythologized: Classics Professor Thomas Govero

Classics Professor Thomas Govero has taught at the high school and college level for over 30 years. He holds degrees from St. Louis University and the University of Colorado-Boulder. He has taught Classics at John Cabot University since 2003 and prior to that at the University of Maryland European Division and Boston University in Padua, Italy.

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