Dr. Eva Del Soldato

Associate Professor

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Biography

Eva Del Soldato is an Associate Professor in Italian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on Renaissance thought and culture, particularly within the Aristotelian and Platonic traditions. She has conducted extensive research on the history of books and libraries, as well as cultural institutions in the twentieth century. Del Soldato is the author of several monographs, including 'Simone Porzio' (2010) and 'Making and Unmaking Authority' (2020), which examine the strategic uses of Aristotle and Plato in the early modern period. Additionally, she has published articles and co-edited volumes that contribute to the understanding of language choice and philosophical discourse in early modern Italy. Her academic engagements include fellowships at prestigious institutions and leadership roles in various scholarly projects. Del Soldato has served as the interim Director of the Global Medieval Studies Program at Penn and is also the Executive Secretary for the American Association of Italian Studies. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she has received numerous fellowships and awards, including the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Rome Prize and the Charles Speroni Chair at UCLA. Del Soldato has been a visiting professor at several universities and continues to influence the academic discourse in her areas of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Member of the Italian Studies Graduate Group and involved in various academic committees.

Awards

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Visiting Positions

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Charles Speroni Chair

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Valuable Professor (MVP)

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Penn Mellon Fellow

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Senior Visiting Professorship

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Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Publications Grant

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SAS Conference Grant-URF Conference Grant

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Huntsman Program Faculty Award

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Trustees’ Council Penn Women Faculty Research Fellowship

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Franklin Research Grant

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Salvatori Research Grant

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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