The U.S. Mission to Italy champions the important work being done in the field of American Studies and proudly sponsors the American Studies Initiative, which provides new adjunct professorships at selected Italian universities, and the American Voices program, which sends American professors to Italian universities to lecture on American-centric topics, and the Mission Speaker Bureau, which sends U.S. Mission personnel to high schools and universities all over Italy. Through these programs and others, we support the expansion and popularity of American Studies offerings at Italian educational institutions and promote widespread interest in various aspects in this field.
In collaboration with the organizations and universities highlighted here, this page showcases an exciting array of publications and events related to the study of American history, literature and society and provides links to important resources for students, teachers and professors.
“The U.S.-Italy Relationship in a Changing World”, Remarks by Ambassador Eisenberg
Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to welcome you all to Villa Taverna for this timely conversation. Our partner in organizing today’s event is Rome’s…
The Jazz Ambassadors
Il Jazz, strumento di dialogo e condivisione tra popoli e culture. "..it reaches folks like nothing ever has / Like when they feel that jazzy…
Enthusiastic Turnout for Opening of New American Studies Course in Puglia
The Bari edition of Corriere del Mezzogiorno highlighted the event with an article under the headline “American Studies Relaunched with U.S. Embassy Support.” Praise for…
The Center for American Studies – Rome, Italy
The Center for American Studies is among the oldest and most prestigious European institutions dedicated to the study of the United States, its culture and…
“American Literature First”, Remarks by DCM Kelly Degnan at University of Urbino
One of the U.S. Mission to Italy’s priorities is supporting and promoting American Studies in Italy. American Studies has historically been a key channel for…
DCM Kelly Degnan Remarks at International Education Week Event
Encouraging educational exchanges between nations is also vital to our countries’ respective economic competitiveness and growth. U.S. communities and institutions gain intellectual and cross-cultural capital…
Ambassador Eisenberg’s Remarks at the Inauguration Ceremony for American Studies
As U.S. Ambassador, it’s important for me to visit as many regions in Italy as possible to gain a deeper understanding of this country, which…
“Italian American G.I.s Meet Italy in World War II”, by Prof. Matteo Pretelli
During the Campaign of Italy between 1943 and 1945, in the Allied forces which fought against the Totalitarian regimes of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy…
A Series of Italian Podcasts on American Studies
A series of podcasts on American Studies, featuring Dott. Sara Antonelli (in Italian), available on the RAI WikiRadio portal.
Cultural Attaché Steve Labensky Remarks at American Studies Initiative Inauguration Event
The American Studies Initiative has gathered a lot of consensus among the participating universities. The ultimate aim of our project is that the universities will…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Degnan at University of Trento
With fewer professors, there are fewer degree opportunities for graduate students which mean that fewer students pursue academic careers in American Studies. Equally important, it…
Kelly Degnan, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires in Trento to Inaugurate New University Course
The new experimental course (2016-2017 academic year) debuted today as part of the master’s degree in European and International Studies.
Lecture by Prof. Daniele Fiorentino at Univ. of Trento Event
American exceptionalism is over? What is the role of the U.S. at the world level? On both extremes of the political spectrum there are talks…
Lecture by Prof. Umberto Tulli at Univ. of Trento Event
What I would like to do is to try to understand whether the location/geography/place has an impact on history writing about the United States. To…
