Florence, April 30, 2025 — The Final Student Exhibit of the Spring 2025 semester,
For the upcoming Blending Magazine, the style and design throughout, take inspiration
The Palazzi Community Center recently hosted a book presentation on ​Antonella
Florence, April 10, 2025 – The latest Palazzi Community Center exhibition at

Interlude in Focus showcases student growth and artistry abroad through expressive photography and ceramics at the Palazzi Community Center.

A student-led exhibit of growth and creativity in photography and ceramics

Upcoming Spring 2025 Blending Magazine sneak peak! Bruno Casini recalls 'Westuff', the 1980s zine that captured Florence’s underground spirit.

Tracing the iconic Florence magazine from its humble beginnings.

“She was just a woman who chose to fight for what she believed in—and that’s something we can all learn from,” says Bertoli, whose book reframes Jessie White’s legacy as both a historical and modern inspiration.

Antonella Bertoli brings to life the story of an unsung heroine of the Italian Risorgimento in a powerful call to remember the women who shaped history.

DONnA in blu unveils Donata Panuccio’s evocative oil portraits, exploring femininity, memory, and inner strength at Corridoio Fiorentino.

A Palazzi Community Center Art Exhibit

Final Student Exhibition: Interlude in Focus
Florence, April 30, 2025 — The Final Student Exhibit of the Spring 2025 semester,

Interlude in Focus showcases student growth and artistry abroad through expressive photography...

A student-led exhibit of growth and crea...

Bruno Casini talks Westuff and the lasting impact of Florence’s 1980s Renaissance
For the upcoming Blending Magazine, the style and design throughout, take inspiration

Upcoming Spring 2025 Blending Magazine sneak peak! Bruno Casini recalls 'Westuff', the 1980s...

Tracing the iconic Florence magazine fro...

Rediscovering Jessie White:|A Voice from the Forgotten Pages of History
The Palazzi Community Center recently hosted a book presentation on ​Antonella

“She was just a woman who chose to fight for what she believed in—and that’s something we...

Antonella Bertoli brings to life the sto...

DONnA in blu:|Donata Panuccio’s Portraits of the Inner World
Florence, April 10, 2025 – The latest Palazzi Community Center exhibition at

DONnA in blu unveils Donata Panuccio’s evocative oil portraits, exploring femininity, memory,...

A Palazzi Community Center Art Exhibit...

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AUF First-Year Programs feature a focused experience tailored to first-year college experiences. Affiliate partners have a variety of options to internationalize the academic success of their first-year admits. Programs can be structured to bridge the significant transition from high school to higher educational pathways while building global competences and gaining exposure to diversity and active forms of learning.
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Interlude in Focus showcases student growth and artistry abroad through expressive photography and ceramics at the Palazzi Community Center.

Bruno Casini talks Westuff and the lasting impact of Florence’s 1980s Renaissance

Upcoming Spring 2025 Blending Magazine sneak peak! Bruno Casini recalls 'Westuff', the 1980s zine that captured Florence’s underground spirit.

Rediscovering Jessie White:|A Voice from the Forgotten Pages of History

“She was just a woman who chose to fight for what she believed in—and that’s something we can all learn from,” says Bertoli, whose book reframes Jessie White’s legacy as both a historical and modern inspiration.

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The AUF Alumni Association promotes and coordinates alumni support with the aim of strengthening the high-quality academic and public service programs of the University, involve and inform the community in order to build powerful network and initiative to connect us to all te students.

Alumni are representatives of the heritage and achievement of the University. Your Alumni Association celebrates your achievements and looks forward to being on your side as you experience the exciting opportunities and challenges that await you. The AUF Alumni Association is committed to keeping and strengthening a successful long-term relationship with its alumni.

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Benjamin Harrison

Graduated in the Culinary Arts Program at Apicius in 2013. Currently owns a catering company called Torricella...

Graduated in the Culinary Arts Program at Apicius in 2013. Currently owns a catering company called Torricella...

Benjamin Harrison, field_60acc1797b74f

Hospitality

Alumni - Matthew Greiner

Matthew Greiner

My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food. ...

My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food. ...

Matthew Greiner, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Culinary Arts

Alumni - Caleb England

Caleb England

Exposure to another culture, in an intensive context, allows you gain new perspective and understanding...

Exposure to another culture, in an intensive context, allows you gain new perspective and understanding...

Caleb England, USA

Fine Arts

Alumni - Taylor Samuels

Taylor Samuels

I love Florence because it is a small city where you get to know many local people, while also being...

I love Florence because it is a small city where you get to know many local people, while also being...

Taylor Samuels, USA

Visual Communications

Alumni - Devin Parr

Devin Parr

AUF alumna Devin Parr defines herself as So-Cal wine gal, a culinary enthusiast, an aspiring ninja, and...

AUF alumna Devin Parr defines herself as So-Cal wine gal, a culinary enthusiast, an aspiring ninja, and...

Devin Parr, USA

Food and Wine Studies

Alumni - Jane Smith

Jane Smith

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Jane Smith, USA

Digital media

Alumni - Benjamin Harrison

Benjamin Harrison

Graduated in the Culinary Arts Program at Apicius in 2013. Currently owns a catering company called Torricella...

Graduated in the Culinary Arts Program at Apicius in 2013. Currently owns a catering company called Torricella...

Benjamin Harrison, field_60acc1797b74f

Hospitality

Alumni - Matthew Greiner

Matthew Greiner

My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food. ...

My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food. ...

Matthew Greiner, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Culinary Arts

Alumni - Caleb England

Caleb England

Exposure to another culture, in an intensive context, allows you gain new perspective and understanding...

Exposure to another culture, in an intensive context, allows you gain new perspective and understanding...

Caleb England, USA

Fine Arts

Alumni - Taylor Samuels

Taylor Samuels

I love Florence because it is a small city where you get to know many local people, while also being...

I love Florence because it is a small city where you get to know many local people, while also being...

Taylor Samuels, USA

Visual Communications

Alumni - Devin Parr

Devin Parr

AUF alumna Devin Parr defines herself as So-Cal wine gal, a culinary enthusiast, an aspiring ninja, and...

AUF alumna Devin Parr defines herself as So-Cal wine gal, a culinary enthusiast, an aspiring ninja, and...

Devin Parr, USA

Food and Wine Studies

Alumni - Jane Smith

Jane Smith

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Curabitur non nulla sit amet nisl tempus convallis quis ac lectus. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt....

Jane Smith, USA

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Benjamin Harrison

#StudentSpotlight

Graduated in the Culinary Arts Program at Apicius in 2013. Currently owns a catering company called Torricella Catering in California.

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Hospitality

Matthew Greiner

#StudentSpotlight

My Master program really pushed me every day to think and develop a new approach to food.

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Matthew Greiner, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Culinary Arts

Caleb England

#StudentSpotlight

Exposure to another culture, in an intensive context, allows you gain new perspective and understanding on how things like the Renaissance came to pass; from the day to day lifestyle to the philosophical and societal values.

AUF ALUMNI

Caleb England, USA
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Taylor Samuels

#StudentSpotlight

I love Florence because it is a small city where you get to know many local people, while also being a part of a large international community...and the lifestyle feels a lot healthier than the way of life I was used from back home.

AUF ALUMNI

Taylor Samuels, USA
Visual Communications

Devin Parr

#StudentSpotlight

AUF alumna Devin Parr defines herself as So-Cal wine gal, a culinary enthusiast, an aspiring ninja, and the mother of two boys, two Shih-Tzus and one grown man, who, teasing aside, is her very supportive and capable husband

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Devin Parr, USA
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Jane Smith

#StudentSpotlight

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Final Student Exhibition: Interlude...

Interlude in Focus showcases student growth and artistry abroad through expressive photography and c...

Bruno Casini talks Westuff and the lasting impact of Florence’s 1980s Renaissance
For the upcoming Blending Magazine, the style and design throughout, take inspiration

LATEST NEWS

Bruno Casini talks Westuff and the ...

Upcoming Spring 2025 Blending Magazine sneak peak! Bruno Casini recalls 'Westuff', the 1980s zine th...

Rediscovering Jessie White:|A Voice from the Forgotten Pages of History
The Palazzi Community Center recently hosted a book presentation on ​Antonella

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Rediscovering Jessie White:|A Voice...

“She was just a woman who chose to fight for what she believed in—and that’s something we can all l...

DONnA in blu:|Donata Panuccio’s Portraits of the Inner World
Florence, April 10, 2025 – The latest Palazzi Community Center exhibition at

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DONnA in blu unveils Donata Panuccio’s evocative oil portraits, exploring femininity, memory, and in...

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