Four Local Students Awarded Scholarships by Amerigo Vespucci Society
The Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch (NJ), the nation’s oldest Italian-American mutual aid society, awarded four academic scholarships during its most recent meeting, continuing its longstanding mission of supporting education and community engagement. The scholarships, to be applied toward the recipients’ upcoming Fall semester studie...
UNICO grants $6,000 in scholarships to local graduates
The Hazleton Chapter of UNICO granted annual scholarships to four successful applicants. Hazleton UNICO grants these scholarships each year to help area graduates pursue their higher education goals. Each successful applicant was awarded $1,500 to be used for their tuition or other associated school costs. One technical school scholarship was award...
Orange/West Orange Chapter of UNICO National Holds Annual Scholarship Dinner
On June 11, 2025, the Orange/West Orange Chapter (O/WO) of UNICO National held its annual scholarship dinner at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover, NJ. Chapter President and Scholarship Chair Frank V. Gonnella presided over the evening. The Chapter awards scholarships to students from West Orange High School (WOHS) and Seton Hall Prep. Scholarsh...
Italian American Society of Kenilworth Presents Scholarship at Middle School Awards Ceremony
On Tuesday, June 10, David Brearley Middle School hosted its annual awards ceremony to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, and community service. The event was led by Principal John Perillo of David Brearley Middle High School and middle school guidance counselor Mrs. Megan Harrison, whose tireless dedication to the students is a shining ex...
Andrea Califano Honored in Philadelphia for Pioneering Cancer Research
Andrea Califano, a world-renowned biomedical engineer and leader in systems biology, has been awarded the Stanley P. Reimann Honor Award, the highest distinction granted by the Fox Chase Cancer Center since its establishment in 1974. The recognition celebrates individuals whose contributions have had a lasting impact on cancer research. “It is my...
Save the Italian Program at Palisade Park Jr./Sr. High
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...
Welcome to the Foundation for Innovation and Excellence in Italian Teaching
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...
Mercer County Italian American Festival Association Awards Scholarships, Announces Return of Beloved Festival
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...
Figli Di Colombo Presents 2025 Scholarship Awards
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...
Call for applications “Le D.I.V.E. Teacher Award” 2025
“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 Italian Students Live “La Dolce Vita” on Spring Break Trip to Italy
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...
Italian Research Day in the World 2025
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...