A group of friends convened for a relaxing evening at the Palazzi Community Center to celebrate the passion that brought them together: writing.

Friends and families' faces light up and conversation sparks after a documentary premiere at the PCC.

Get involved in AUF’s 13th Annual Conference! Students are encouraged to participate in AUF’s Annual Conference this December 6 & 7.

The exhibition will highlight the photographic talents of students in the intensive sections of Introduction to Digital Photography and Introduction to Street Photography. Their work will be on display at the Palazzi Community Center starting Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Stony Brook University and The American University of Florence are pleased to announce the 13th Annual Conference, which will take place in Florence on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2024

Paige Towery opted to traverse international borders, relocating from Oregon to Florence, Italy to attend AUF’s culinary program, Apicius.

AUF was represented by esteemed staff members last week at the New England Commission of Higher Education's first International Conference.

Yoga teacher, Ginevra Margiacchi, shared her expertise of the ancient practice, often called Ayurveda with guests at PCC.

Lisa Lorenzini’s The Unexpected Time series debuted at its inaugural event at the Palazzi Community Center.

Sandra Landi’s Un'Altra Storia book reading event sparked feminist discourse at AUF’s Palazzi Community Center.

The library at The American University of Florence has recently implemented JSTOR into its library catalog for long-term students

On June 11, the Palazzi Community Center hosted “Made in Florence,” where Professor Marco Mayer of LUMSA University and Professor Michele Colajanni from the University of Bologna spoke about Artificial Intelligence: Between Myth & Reality.

Grace Tvetene fell in love with Florence and found herself back in Italy for her post-grad pursuit of higher education.

Originally from New York, RT began his undergraduate studies in Photography in the U.S. His educational journey eventually led to AUF.

Author Rossella Levi and translator Johanna Bishop alternated reading passages, in both Italian and English, from Rossella's book, No Act of Betrayal.

Irene della Lastra is now a third-year student at AUF, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Management, with a concentration in Real Estate Management. She centers her studies around real estate, learning more about the ins and outs of the industry with practical experience.

AUF is pleased to announce a new course offering for the Spring 2025 semester: Gardens of Culture – Climate, Cities, and Wellness.

To celebrate the end of the spring semester, AUF students, staff and faculty members gathered in the picturesque institution’s garden of Palazzi Community Center and took part in a multi-disciplinary event.

Blessed by the sun shining over the Palazzi Community Center’s garden, AUF students celebrated their graduation surrounded by family members, dear friends, and faculty.

Blending Magazine’s Spring 2024 edition is now online! This issue celebrates Italian culture with an exploration of 125 Years of FIAT.

Embarking on an international academic journey, siblings Mateus and Manu Nardi, hailing from Brazil, converge their ambitions at The American University of Florence in pursuit of their bachelor’s degrees.

For the past month, the Corridoio Fiorentino at Palazzi Community Center has been filled by the powerful displays from Aurora Bresci

Exploring cultures through lenses! Long term degree students recently visited Rifugio Digitale, an innovative photography exhibit here in Florence. Featuring 'Homecoming' by Kalpesh Lathigra, the display offered diverse perspectives on India's beauty and challenges as a country.

Divided into two sections, the exhibit features Laura Fauzzi's black and white ink pieces and colorful acrylic paintings. Inspired by dance and human energy, her art captures both fluidity and emotion. Originally from Sweden, Fauzzi now resides in Florence, where her work can be viewed in Corridoio Fiorentino until April 10th.

Students and guests gathered at the Palazzi Community Center for a cozy evening of tasting, learning, and savoring a variety of different olive oils from the local olive grove, Azienda Agricola Giacomo Grassi.

Caterina Perrone presents her book “Marie Laetitia Bonaparte Wise Rattazzi a Firenze,” shedding light on Florence's brief past as Italy's capital from 1865-1870. With help from fellow writers, friends and Perrone herself, the Palazzi Community Center played host to a captivating presentation for the public to enjoy.

The Conference will be held on December 1 and 2, 2023, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, in Florence, Italy. Inaugural activities will take place at the Gabinetto Vieusseux, in the Sala Ferri at Palazzo Strozzi, at 9:30am. Read more about our conference, and download the complete program for detailed information.

Around sunset on October 10th, someone is singing loudly, gorgeously, from the garden in the Fedora cafe. The song is the Trionfo di Bacco, or the “Triumph of Bacchus” by Lorenzo “the magnificent” de’Medici.

A remarkable opportunity for aspiring students looking to pursue a Master's degree this fall.

December 1st and 2nd, 2023, FUA-AUF campus, Florence - ITALY

An innovative style of teaching and learning, where the students step outside the classroom and step into the history of Florence

Dr. Gabriella Ganugi speaks to the Galilee Culinary Institute about reimagining Culinary Education Through Hands-On, Experiential Learning

The Pomario Botanical Retail store is AUF’s most recent CEMI initiative. Pomario is operated by students and faculty members.

Learning takes place in many shapes and forms.