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The Italian Program at Palisade Park Jr./Sr. High School in New Jersey has been an invaluable part of the community, fostering cultural understanding and language skills among students. The faculty have dedicated themselves to protecting this program, and their passion is evident in our collective actions. With over 300 student and community signat...

We’re excited to share some news: the Foundation for Innovation and Excellence in Italian Teaching (FIEIT) is officially up and running. FIEIT was created to support and grow Italian language education. Our goal is to provide teachers with useful tools and training and ensure that students—no matter their background—have access to strong Italian la...

The Mercer County Italian American Festival Association (MCIAFA) celebrated academic excellence and cultural heritage at its annual scholarship dinner on May 12 at Leonardo’s Restaurant. The evening honored four local students — Alessandra Santoro, Ava Longo, Lucia Dabbene and Gianna D’Errico — who each received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition...

The Figli Di Colombo held their annual student scholarship awards dinner on Monday night at the club located on South Seventh Avenue. The name of the club translates to; “Sons of Columbus” and is made up of members with Italian bloodlines. The club has very strict guidelines on how students are selected to receive scholarships. This year, they awar...

“Le D.I.V.E.” (Donne Italiane che Vivono all’Estero = Italian women living abroad) is a non-profit association formally born in Washington, D.C. in 2001, exclusively based on volunteering, registered in 2012 as a 501c(3) organization and recognized by the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The mission of the organization includes promoting Italian...

West Orange High School juniors, seniors and members of the Italian Club enjoyed "la dolce vita" during spring break with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy. Teacher and Italian club advisor, Rosanna Zamloot and chaperones Anna Maria Grammatica (Italian teacher - RMS), Carlo Felici (Italian teacher - LMS) and Supervisor of World Languages and ESL F...

On the occasion of Italian Research Day in the World (Giornata della Ricerca Italiana nel Mondo, or GRIM for short), the Embassy of Italy in Washington, together with the Italian consular network and the Italian Cultural Institutes in the United States, has promoted a series of initiatives to highlight the contribution of Italian research at the gl...

Professor of Linguistics Donna Jo Napoli has been named to the prestigious ranks of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. “A linguist down to [her] toes” and a steadfast advocate for the deaf, Napoli joins a venerable cadre of scientists, engineers, and innovators whom AAAS recognized for their achievements across an a...

Italy’s aerospace leaders are capturing attention in the U.S., driving forward a pivotal quarter of strategic growth in the global space tech arena. Following successful engagements at SpaceCom in Orlando and ASCENDxTexas in League City, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) are now leading Italy’s national delegation at...

Saturday, March 22, 2025. 8:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast & (Lunch Included). Rutgers College Avenue Student Center, College Ave Student Center 126 College Avenue New Brunswick, NJ. Free tickets are available now! For more information and to reserve your spot, visit https://bit.ly/42pZSAN  The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (N...

Unico chapters around the country are proud to be associated with perpetuating the name of Brian Piccolo.  His personal battle has been an inspiration to countless people determined to achieve their goal.  The Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO National is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the 50th Annual Brian Piccolo Award.   UNICO...

On February 13 the Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted Meet Your Woman In Science, a mentoring event celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science promoted by the UN. “When the Embassy launched the Week of Women and Girls in Science two years ago, our goal was to raise awareness and advocate for more equitable access for women i...