John Cabot University

Fall 2024 kicks off with a warm welcome to over 1,000 new students from across the globe! With representation from all 50 U.S. states and 57 countries. New students and returning combined bring our enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester to around 1900, making JCU one of the largest American universities in Europe! Excited for a year of growth, learning, and exploration in the heart of Rome!

John Cabot University Welcomes Record Number of Students for Fall 2024 The JCU community is pleased to welcome over 1000 new students to its urban campus in the historic center of Rome in Fall 2024.

Orientation is in full swing here in Rome!

On June 5th, the Atlantic Council, in collaboration with John Cabot University, Sussex University, the Knights of Malta, and the University of Notre Dame, hosted a conference in Rome titled “Religious Freedom and Integral Human Development: A New Global Platform.” The conference brought together experts from various fields to discuss the relationship between religious freedom and integral human development (IHD), emphasizing the importance of human dignity in fostering global human rights and development.

Integral Human Development: A New Global Platform for Change? JCU participated in a conference in Rome entitled "Religious Freedom and Integral Human Development: A New Global Platform," on June 5th.

Excited to announce that JCU's 'Triggering Change' initiative has been recognized as a global best practice for addressing (Zero Hunger)! Featured in the new book 'Higher Education and SDG 2,' this program has engaged students from 80 countries in finding innovative solutions to end hunger.

Triggering Change Selected as International SDG 2 Best Practice in Higher Education Triggering Change was selected as an international best practice addressing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 in higher education.

Attention JCU Alumni!
September 28 and 29 we are hosting an Alumni Reunion!
We hope many of you will be able to attend so that we may all reconnect.
Please make sure to register soon. There is an early bird special until August 19 and the last day to register for the event will be September 16.
If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to email [email protected].

John Cabot University Alumni Reunion 2024 JOIN US AT YOUR ALMA MATER IN ROME ON SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2024! Reunite with old friends and experience the incredible growth of JCU at this year's Alumni Reunion! Join us for a memorable event, and feel free to register a guest as well. We look forward to celebrating together!

We are delighted to share we will be hosting the NASA Space App Challenge for the second year running! The hackathon will take place in our Guarini Campus on October 5-6 and will see participants with various skill sets come together to come up with an impactful project.
This is an amazing collaboration made possible thanks to our Institute for Entrepreneurship.

To find out more and to sign up, follow the link: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/nasa-space-apps-2024/2024-local-events/rome/

Last day of Summer II classes! We hope you enjoyed your time here and got valuable knowledge while immersing in the beautiful city of Rome!

Thanks to JCU, some of our students recently had the opportunity to participate in the TOChina Summer School Program in Turin.
A special thanks goes to Professor Enrico Fardella, a JCU Professor and one of the summer school’s organizers, for making this possible.

On July 8, 2024, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute and John Cabot University hosted the event “Beyond Borders: Unveiling the Human Stories of Migration” to inaugurate the Ninth Edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights. The event featured a screening of the documentary Agàpe, directed by Velania A. Mesay and Tomi Mellina Bares, which chronicles the experiences of migrants stranded in Le**os and Cyprus. The screening was followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers and other experts.

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting several high school counselors from around the world. They got to live the JCU experience from a Gladiator’s perspective! From auditing classes to being introduced to our various departments, they can return to their students to answer any questions about JCU! Thank you to for flying in!

Tiber River appreciation post 💙

Renita Terabramians, who graduated from John Cabot University with an MA in Art History in Fall 2023, has embarked on a career path that combines her passion for art with law. During her time at JCU, Renita interned at the Association for Research into Crimes against Art (ARCA), which inspired her to pursue a legal career specializing in art law. Currently, she lives in Los Angeles and works as a legal assistant at a law firm.

From June 19 to 21, three delegates from John Cabot University attended the Summer School "Markets and Governments: A Theoretical Appraisal," organized by the Economics Department of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Held at the historic Villa Mondragone, this event focused on "Inequality, the design of markets, and redistribution."
Now in its second year, the Summer School aims to familiarize postdoctoral researchers with the latest literature and interdisciplinary approaches in Political Economy, emphasizing the relationship between markets and governments.
Recent graduates Giovanni Tremontini and Alessandra Angeletti, as well as current student Paolo Resta, all majoring in Economics and Finance, participated in this prestigious program sponsored by JCU's Economics Department and supported by scholarships to attend.

Did you know we offer engineering courses over the summer? During the summer sessions, visiting professors come to our beautiful city to teach these courses. The benefit? Personalized learning through our small classes. If you missed out, set a reminder for next year!

It’s still summer, but we are looking to Fall 2024! On July 28th, you’ll be able to book your spot on trips and activities with the Student Engagement office! These fill up quickly so be prepared for when they go live.

On June 19, John Cabot University hosted the 2024 Meeting on Political Science and Political Economy, featuring keynote speakers Dr. Vieri Ceriani and JCU President Franco Pavoncello. Dr. Ceriani addressed Europe's challenges, including an aging population, technological lag, and the war in Ukraine's impacts. President Pavoncello discussed European integration, US involvement, and the rise of nationalism. Professor Antonelli discussed demographic issues and the renewed Stability and Growth Pact's impact on public finance. The event concluded with reflections on EU integration, sustainability, and future challenges.

There have been some changes on campus this summer. Enjoy the new look of the Guarini Student Lounge!

Congratulations to the winners of Italy Starts 2024! 🎉🌍 Inspiring entrepreneurial ideas addressing environmental challenges by talented high school students. Kudos to Team Spatches, Greenbrick, and Pleroo by Bubblicious!

Italy Starts 2024 Announces Winning Teams Italy Starts 2024 selected the best final presentations of an entrepreneurial idea to resolve a perceived challenge to the environment.

It’s hard to beat the views from our campus!

John Cabot University's Department of English Language and Literature and Frohring Library have developed a teaching guide titled "The Liberal Arts Guide to Academic Writing in the Age of AI: Crafting Meaning, Empowering Students" to address the impact of artificial intelligence on university-level writing. Created by the JCU Writing and Pedagogy Working Group in Spring 2024, the guide incorporates the latest AI research and student success data. It offers ten instructional modules for integrating AI tools into writing assignments. The guide was presented at two international events: the European Writing Center's biennial conference in Limerick, Ireland, and a web-based event organized by the Open Society University Network's Liberal Arts and Sciences Collaborative (LAS Collab). Both presentations received enthusiastic responses, highlighting practical applications of AI tools to enhance liberal arts education.

If you have any spare books for kids, you can leave them here at the JCU Kids’ Free Library. Located in Guarini campus just outside the .jcu.
Take a book/return a book.

Campus art 🖼️

Happy 4th of July from Rome!

Silvia Giagnoni, an esteemed writer, activist, and media scholar from Tuscany, has been teaching in John Cabot University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies since Fall 2021. With a rich background in journalism and a Ph.D. in Media Studies from Florida Atlantic University, Giagnoni has authored several significant works, including "Here We May Rest" and "Fields of Resistance." Her research and writing focus on social justice, immigration, and modern-day slavery. At JCU, she will be teaching Media, Culture, and Society, and Public Speaking in Fall 2024. Giagnoni is committed to fostering critical thinking and open dialogue in her students, emphasizing the importance of original thought in the age of AI-generated content.

Happy first day of Summer II classes! We hope you enjoy your stay at JCU!

Meet Tatyana Kalaydjian Serraino, JCU alumna and art history aficionado! From her MA at John Cabot University to her thriving career as a content creator and broadcaster, Tatyana makes art history accessible and engaging through YouTube and TikTok!

We recently invited friends from some of our partner universities in the US. It was a pleasure having you and showing you around our institution. Looking forward to hosting your students again in the upcoming semesters!
Representatives were from Bridgewater State University, Creighton University, Florida A&M University, Marquette University, Texas Tech University, Tulane University, University of Georgia, and Washington University St Louis.

Last week, on the Secchia Terrace, the 2024 Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation held a showcase for students and professors to share current and past works. Thank you to all participants for a fantastic summer and for sharing a part of you with us.

JCU's Frank J. Guarini School of Business held its 3rd Research Workshop earlier this month.
This event fostered academic exchange between professors and students. It encouraged everyone to share their research, knowledge, and expertise, allowing for a better understanding of exciting opportunities in the research environment.

John Cabot University hosted a presentation for Professor Bogdan Popescu’s book Imperial Borderlands (Cambridge University Press, 2023) on June 10, 2024. The event, co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science and International Affairs and the MA in International Affairs, centered on the institutional legacies of the Ottoman and Habsburg Empires. In his book, Professor Popescu examines the role of extractive institutions in colonialism, arguing that the existing perspectives on their impacts are incomplete. He proposes a new framework focusing on investment, property rights, and violence, asserting that the most detrimental development outcomes arise from low state investment, significant alteration of local property rights, and high levels of coercion. The book draws on historical and modern data to explore Habsburg Military Colonialism in Central and Eastern Europe.