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