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The Day of Italian Research in the World Comes to Chapman

On April 20th, the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research and the Italian Studies Program, in collaboration with the Institute of Italian Culture in LA and the ISSNAF launched the inaugural annual Day of Italian Research in the World … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight. Arianna Struppa: Finding Purpose and Possibility in Italy

Studying Italian can shape a student’s path in ways that go far beyond the classroom, as is evident in the story of Italian student Arianna Struppa. For her, learning Italian at Chapman was not simply an academic choice; it was … Continue reading

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Research Highlights from Summer 2025: Renaissance Studies Across Italy and California

After completing his first year at Chapman University, Professor Corrado Confalonieri spent part of the summer in Italy, where he combined research, writing, and academic collaboration. During this time, he completed two invited articles: one on Torquato Tasso’s Discorsi dell’arte … Continue reading

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Bridging Cultures, Inspiring Creativity: Chapman Students’ Transformative Journey in Florence

Florence, the birthplace of the European Renaissance, continues to represent Western ideals of civilization and artistry across the globe. The period that marked the beginning of modernity–a monumental shift in ways of thinking and managing politics, economics, and the arts–is … Continue reading

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The Italian Legacy of the Carabini Family at Chapman University

The Italian Studies program at Chapman University is delighted to announce the creation of the Vicky and Michael Carabini Endowment. The fund will enhance the activities of the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research and further promote the teaching … Continue reading

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The Italian Legacy of the Carabini Family at Chapman University

The Italian Studies program at Chapman University is delighted to announce the creation of the Vicky and Michael Carabini Endowment. The fund will enhance the activities of the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research and further promote the teaching … Continue reading

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Italian Songs in the Making: A Creative Celebration at Chapman University

The Italian and Italophile community of Orange County and the broader Southern California region convened last Saturday for the eighth iteration of the Italian Perspective Series at the Musco Center for the Arts, Chapman University. This event, a successor to … Continue reading

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Ferrucci Fellow Dr. Marco Panza Honored with New Endowed Chair

During a recent conference to celebrate Chapman’s new Doctor of Science in Mathematics, Philosophy and Physics (MPP), Chapman University Dr. Marco Panza, the program’s founding director, was awarded the new Kennedy Chair in Philosophy. When asked about how growing up and being educated in Italy … Continue reading

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Ciao, Professoressa! Un saluto da Francesca Paduano

“Cari studenti e colleghi, As some of you may know, I am relocating with my family to Europe next month and therefore will not be returning to our amazing university next year. These past ten years at Chapman have been … Continue reading

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Students Receive Outstanding Italian Studies Awards

Every spring the Department of World Languages and Cultures selects outstanding graduating minors in each language. The award stands for consistency and quality of academic achievements, intellectual curiosity, engagement in the Italian experience as well as contribution to the university’s … Continue reading

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