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Giorgia Meloni and the Rebranding of Italian Fascism

The Department of Italian Studies hosted an event lecture featuring Professor of the Italian Practice Amara Lakhous (Yale University). The discussion covered censorship and self…

February 26, 2025

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Italian Department Content Essay Spring 2025

The Italian Department Content Essay Spring 2025 is due April 30,.…

February 19, 2025

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The Weight of Words: What Can and Cannot Be Expressed

The Department of Italian Studies hosted an event lecture featuring Professor of the Italian Practice Amara Lakhous (Yale University). The discussion covered censorship and self…

February 4, 2025

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Laura Benedetti awarded an International Collaborative Grant

Congratulations to Laura Benedetti, who was awarded an International Collaborative Grant to organize a conference on Torquato Tasso’s global!…

November 13, 2024

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Professor Donatella Melucci received the 2024 Teacher Recognition Award from the Italian Language Foundation

Four outstanding teachers from across the United States, two from the high school level and two from universities, have been recognized for their commitment to excellence in the…

November 12, 2024

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Professor Donatella Melucci is a recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Melucci’s in-demand course on Italian translation invites advanced students to put their skills to the test by translating Italian books into English for publication. Their…

April 8, 2024

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Matthew Mancini is a recipient of the ILF College Fellowship and Jessica Morlock is a recipient of the ILF Enrico Fermi College Fellowship

Based on their outstanding academic achievements, passion for the Italian language and culture, and commitment to community service, 7 college students received a Fellowship. …

April 2, 2024

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Great Women Writers Spring 2024

Students in Laura Benedetti’s Writing and Culture class, in collaboration with Rahma Maccarone (Department of Spanish and Portuguese) participated in the Great Women Writers…

April 2, 2024

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Prof. Louise Hipwell and Prof. Donatella Melucci were nominated by senior students and honored during the 18th Annual College Honors Award

Congratulations to Prof. Louise Hipwell and Prof. Donatella Melucci, who were nominated by senior students and honored during the 18th Annual College Honors Award on March 26th,…

March 26, 2024

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Nicco Ban, Emma Cuppone and Max Tomashek are winners of a paid internship with Leonardo S.p.A., Aerospace, Defence and Security

Leonardo is an international leader in Aerospace, Defense, and Security, a global solutions provider, and a trusted long-term partner of choice for governments, institutions, and…

March 23, 2024