We are glad to announce that Martina Mattei advanced to candidacy after passing her Prospectus Exam with flying colors on December 11th, 2024. The title of her prospectus exam and dissertation is “Adapting Dante for Young Audiences: The Divine Comedy in Visual Media.” Her committee included Claudio Fogu, James McNamara, Giancarlo Tursi, and Sara Pankenier Weld (Chair). Congratulations and best of luck to Martina!