Leaders in the making: A conversation about Finding Your Voice and Owning Your Story
Wednesday, March 12. 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT. 1630 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133. March is Women's History Month and BAIA is excited to celebrate with a spotlight on Italian female professionals in the Bay Area. The fifth edition of this event is dedicated to the crucial elements of finding your voice and owning your story as foundational step...
The incredible Italian seaside village that's better than Positano - with no tourists
For years, the Amalfi Coast has been a magnet for travellers seeking breathtaking views, vibrant culture, and picturesque villages clinging to dramatic cliffs. While places like Positano and Amalfi continue to draw in throngs of tourists, those looking for a quieter, more authentic experience might find their answer in Castellabate, a hidden gem th...
Invitation to Apply: Loyola Rubino Italian American Studies Endowed Professorship
The College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates, discipline open, for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level for the Paul and Ann Rubino Endowed Professorship of Italian American Studies beginning Fall 2025. We seek candidates with strong research and teaching profiles in Italian America...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 358 Vittorio Di Carlo From the Opera Stage to the Italian Table
What if every Italian American carried a hidden musical talent just waiting to be discovered? Join us as we entertain this notion with our special guest, Vittorio Di Carlo, dubbed the Graceful Tenor, who brings his charm and a dash of operatic brilliance to the conversation. Together, we humorously ponder our genetic proximity to the legendary Caru...
Microsoft announces new quantum chip named after Italian physicist Ettore Majorana
Microsoft has unveiled its new quantum chip, Majorana 1, a groundbreaking processor that leverages topological superconductors and qubits to push quantum computing toward practical, real-world applications. Named in honor of the Italian theoretical physicist Ettore Majorana, who first proposed the existence of these exotic particles in 1937, the ch...
Launch of the second edition of the "The perfect pitch" initiative in collaboration with Retimpresa
The Italian Consul in Detroit, Paola Allegra Baistrocchi, participated on February 20 in the launch talk show for the second edition of ROCK, RetImpresa’s contest dedicated to Open Innovation and collaboration in Italian supply chains. Moderated by Rai journalist Mattia Iovane and available on YouTube, the talk show provided an important opportunit...
‘Conclave’ Director Edward Berger, Stars Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto to Be Honored by Los Angeles-Italia Festival
“Conclave” director Edward Berger and the Oscar-nominated film’s Italian stars Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto will be celebrated by the Los Angeles-Italia Film Fashion and Art Festival, which will run Feb 23 to March 1 at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theater. Berger, whose Vatican thriller just scored four BAFTA wins, will be feted with a be...
The geography of innovative startups in Italy: youth and women across regions
In 2024, the geography of innovative startups in Italy reveals a distinct regional divide. Northern Italy is home to a higher concentration of startups led by young people under 35, making up 17.2% of the region's total. The Piedmont region stands out with 23.2%, surpassing both the national average of 16.9% and the Southern regions at 16.4%. ...
The housing crisis in Italy: gentrification, tourism, and the rental market
Italy is currently facing one of its most severe housing crises in recent decades, with both historical city centers and suburban areas affected. From north to south, major cities are struggling with exorbitant rental prices, a lack of affordable housing, and a rise in tourism that is overwhelming local communities. The shortage of clear regulation...
Italian American One Voice Coalition Slams Candidate Romi Herrera for Mob-Inspired Stereotypes
The Italian American One Voice Coalition is calling out New Jersey Assembly candidate Romi Herrera for using offensive Mafia-related stereotypes in his latest campaign statement. Herrera maligns certain individuals as those “…who follow the lead of old white Italian men….” and for “…kissing the ring…” - a phrase unmistakably linked to the portrayal...
Fermilab’s Anna Grassellino receives one of Italy’s highest honors
Anna Grassellino, senior scientist at the Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and the director of the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center, received the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic during a ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 13 in Washington, D.C. Knight is one of the five ranks of the Order...
Triple Crown of Italian Design: 1000 Miglia Stops in Bayfront Naples
For over two decades, Bayfront Naples has been the heartbeat of downtown Naples, offering everything from exceptional dining to cutting-edge design. Known for hosting legendary events, Bayfront Naples is now preparing for one of its most unique experiences yet. Italy’s legendary 1000 Miglia race will take place in Florida for the first time ever fr...