2023
- Francesco Ferrari (Ph.D. in Italian Studies) – Illinois State University, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
- Mariagabriella Stuardi (Ph.D. in Italian Studies) – Central Michigan University, Department of World Languages and Cultures
2022
- Elena Broscritto (M.A., Italian Studies) – PhD Student in College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2021
- Pierpaolo Spagnolo (Ph.D. in Italian Studies) – Duke University, Department of Romance Studies
- Simone Palmieri (M.A., Italian Studies) – MA Student in European Union Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2017
- Jessica Sciubba (Ph.D. in Italian Studies) – Founder, Impressioni Studio (Italy)
2016
- Corey Flack (Ph.D. in Italian Studies) – Pre-Engineering Academic Advisor, Division of General Studies, University of Illinois