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.

Nicoletta Salomon is a writer, painter, and faculty member of writing and fine arts at AUF.

Learning takes place in many shapes and forms.