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title: "Gamma Kappa Alpha"
url: "/academics/honors/gamma-kappa-alpha"
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date: 2026-04-29
updated: 2026-05-19
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# Gamma Kappa Alpha

## Gamma Kappa Alpha

**National honor society for students of Italian language and literature**

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Gamma Kappa Alpha, the Italian honor society, seeks to acknowledge superior scholastic performance in the field of Italian language, literature and culture. The society encourages students to acquire a greater interest in, and a deeper understanding of Italian culture, art and history.

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### Moderator

Nevart Wanger, Ph.D.  
[718-862-7316](tel:718-862-7316)  
[nonie.wanger@manhattan.edu ](mailto:nonie.wanger@manhattan.edu)