Italian Studies at Texas State University

10/21/2026

🌍 How to Study Abroad 🌍

For the fifth year, Dr. Louie Dean Valencia—Faculty-in-Residence for the Honors College—will host this welcoming introduction to studying abroad. Dr. Valencia is the NEH Distinguished Professor in the Humanities, Director of the Texas Center for Public History, and Associate Professor of Digital History in Texas State’s Department of History.

Join us to learn about TXST Education Abroad and scholarship opportunities, hear from our speakers, and ask questions. As advocates for study abroad opportunities across programs and disciplines, we encourage all students who are curious about going abroad to attend!

📅 Tuesday, November 10
🕔 5:00 p.m.
📍 Taylor-Murphy 104

Featuring Emma Mayers (TXST Global), Simon Justice (University of Oxford), and Moira Di Mauro-Jackson (World Languages and Literatures).

We hope to see you there! 🇮🇹🌎

10/14/2026

🇮🇹 Study Italian in the Amalfi Coast — Summer 2027!

Dreaming of spending part of your summer in Italy? Join TXST Italian Studies at the Education Abroad & Study in America Fair this Thursday, October 15, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Stop by our table to learn about the new TXST Italian in the Amalfi Coast faculty-led program: study Italian while experiencing Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, local culture, history, food, and breathtaking Mediterranean landscapes.

Summer 2027 applications open October 15 at 10 a.m. Learn more: https://www.educationabroad.txst.edu/



Italian Studies at Texas State University
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World Languages and Literatures at Texas State University
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Texas State in Florence and Amalfi Coast 2019

Join us at the Education Abroad & Study in America Fair in the LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom to explore program opportunities, meet faculty leaders and advisors, enjoy refreshments, and enter for a chance to win giveaways.

09/29/2026

Italian culture has always been a culture of innovation—where history, creativity, craftsmanship, and new ideas meet.

In Texas, that story continues through the people, businesses, and communities who bring Italianità into daily life. We are proud to feature Texan Italian Innovation, a short documentary created by a Texas State student exploring those connections.

Italian culture is not simply something Texans discover from afar; in many meaningful ways, it is already part of Texas.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/YKzYtcMhCeQ?si=UtHc03Bx96SSRf77

Visit www.itachannel.tv for more info. Abour this video:In Decemb...

09/26/2026

Interesting things are continuing to happen in Austin, Texas ....

Developing innovative products and services with the potential for growth abroad. We believe in building Global Bridges to help entrepreneurs reach new markets and share their technology with the world....

06/12/2026

Wonderful news to share with our Italian Studies at TXST community: Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will serve as pilot for the Artemis III mission.

A beautiful reminder that the study of Italy is not only about history, art, language, and culture, but also about science, exploration, innovation, and Italy’s role in shaping the future.

Congratulazioni, Luca Parmitano! 🇮🇹🚀

05/27/2026

Andiamo Ragazzi! 🇮🇹🍋

So excited to share Texas State University Education Abroad’s post about the start of our TXST in the Amalfi Coast program with Sant’Anna Institute, Sorrento and the Honors College at TXST.

This is what study abroad should be: language, culture, history, food, service learning, community, coastline, and those unforgettable “wait, this is class?” moments.

Our students are not just visiting Italy — they are reading it, tasting it, walking it, questioning it, and learning how place becomes part of education.

From Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast, from Barzini to basilico, from classroom discussion to real-world cultural immersion… this is experiential learning at its best.

Future Bobcats: come study Italy with us. The classroom has a sea view. 🌊📚

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Texas State University - Florence and Amalfi Coast Education Abroad Program
World Languages and Literatures at Texas State University

04/08/2026

Andiamo, Bobgatti!!!!

04/07/2026

As artificial intelligence and digital technologies rapidly reshape how we learn, work, and communicate, many people are asking a fundamental question: what is our stance toward this new digital reality? This event invites the Texas State University community to explore that question together through dialogue, media, and creative expression. Event Highlights:
• Documentary screening featuring voices from Texas and Italy
• Interactive lecture and discussion with Dr. Sarah Hayes
• Launch of an international student art contest in collaboration with the University of Padova and the ETH-TECH project
• Small-group dialogue exploring AI, digital identity, and postdigital life This event is presented as part of the Education Is Boring series, a transnational Europe–US initiative that highlights creative approaches to learning and public dialogue. It is sponsored by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, with support from the College of Fine Arts and Communication, the Graduate Student Organization of the Ph.D. program in Adult, Professional, and Community Education, and the Office of Education Abroad, along with partners at the University of Padova.

04/05/2026

We would like to invite you to:

What’s Your Postdigital Positionality? (AI & Education)
AI, Italy, Culture & Learning — April 14

This international event (Italy–US collaboration) explores the intersections of artificial intelligence, literacy, and education in today’s evolving global landscape.

🗓 April 14
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 LBJ-SC Grand Ballroom

The event is free and open to the public (no RSVP required).

What’s Your Postdigital Positionality? Interactive Lecture, Documentary Screening, and Art Contest Launch Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM LBJ Student Center Ballroom Free and open to the public Join Texas State University for a timely conversation on how artificial intelligence and di...