Italian American Alumni Network (IAAN)
The Italian American Alumni Network (IAAN), seeks to engage Montclair’s vibrant community in partnership with the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America. The Coccia Institute advances and celebrates Italian American culture, serving as an engine for explorations into the rich history of Italians and Italianità —“Italian spirit”—in the United States in the arts and humanities, business and politics, foodways and popular culture.
Those who identify as Italian American, or who are interested in celebrating Italianità, should complete the survey.
Get in Touch
For any questions or more information, please feel free to reach out to Lauren Sagnella, associate director of Alumni Engagement, at lsagnella@montclair.edu. All alumni are welcome!
Upcoming Event
Italian American Alumni Network Meetup
October 28, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Dante’s Restaurant
Join us for a Happy Hour filled with great food, refreshing drinks and even better company. Whether you share Italian heritage or simply have a passion for Italian history, culture and amazing cuisine, you're invited!
“We hope you’ll join our meetup at Dante’s on October 28 and take this opportunity to raise your hand and get involved with the Italian American Alumni Network,” said Jeanne Marano, associate vice president for Alumni Engagement. “IAAN is about bringing alumni together — creating opportunities to network, build relationships, share our experiences and stay connected to Montclair. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, reconnect with fellow Red Hawks or simply meet others who share your Italian American heritage or interest, this is a great place to start. We’d love to have you join us and be part of what we’re building together.”
Questo gruppo di affinità tra alunni collaborerà inoltre con il Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America. Il Coccia Institute promuove e celebra la cultura Italo-Americana, fungendo da motore per l’esplorazione della ricca storia degli Italiani e dell’italianità — Lo “spirito Italiano” — negli Stati Uniti, nelle arti e nelle discipline umanistiche, nel mondo degli affari e della politica, nella gastronomia e nella cultura popolare.
Chi si identifica come Italo-Americano, o chi è interessato a celebrare l’italianità, è invitato a completare il sondaggio.