Professor of Italian Teresa Fiore, Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies, was recently awarded the Italian national honor of “Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia” (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy) by the Italian Consulate.

The president of the Italian Republic grants the distinction “to Italians abroad or foreigners who have acquired special merit in the promotion of friendly relations and cooperation between Italy and other countries.” Fiore was honored during a special ceremony on February 24, 2021, at the Italian Consulate in New York.