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Fontana di Papa hosts AUR travel and tourism and marketing students.

Unforgettable Day in Ariccia

By Amanda Wotring
Business major

Where is the best place to study Travel & Tourism? The heart of Europe, Rome!

Not only is Rome consistently ranked a must-see (#12 on the 2017 Euromonitor International Top City Destination Rankings), but it’s at the center of every tourism trend imaginable.

Postcards from Atlanta: AUR’s top achievers study abroad at Emory University

EmoryEach semester, a host of U.S. study abroad students arrive at AUR’s beautiful Rome campus to experience Italian culture and enrich their studies.

Learning about luxury: A visit to Castel Romano, Rome’s Finest Designer Outlet

On April 7, Prof Anna Sasso’s Global Fashion Marketing students indulged in a world of the Italian luxury at Castel Romano Designer Outlet, which is the perfect place to find your favorite brands at reduced prices.

Food Tourism Wine-and-Olive Oil Tasting Tour in Castelli Romani

An afternoon full of beautiful sights, wonderful food, flavorful wine, and intriguing conversations sounds like the perfect way to spend any sunny day in Italy.

AUR graduate takes on Event Management Internship with Rome Chamber Music Festival

AUR graduate Tiffany Burrafato (BUS ’17) has an extraordinary Event Management internship with the Rome Chamber Music Festival (http://www.romechamberfestival.org/en/) this summer, hosted in the magnificent Pietro da Cortona hall of the 17th century Palazzo Barberini. Founded and directed by American violinist Robert McDuffie, the prestigious Rome Chamber Music Festival is a celebration of classical and contemporary chamber music, and has become one of the most anticipated events on Rome’s cultural and social calendar.

B.S. Travel & Tourism Management. New major for Fall 2017.

There are few more appropriate and relevant places to study the profession of Travel and Tourism than here in Rome. Tourism has always been part of the lifeblood of this remarkable city – and, nowadays, of the country.

From trees to chocolate bars: Cacao, Culture, Innovation and Sustainability in a Changing World

This Master Class will offer in-depth knowledge on the cacao and chocolate value chain and the challenges and opportunities of a commodity originating from a different part of the world where it is mainly processed and consumed. Chocolate is more than a product; it’s a complex global system.

13 May 2026, 14:00
Via Pietro Roselli, 16
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Fifth Edition of the Journal of Italian Cinema & Media Studies International Conference

Call for Papers

Exploring the Landscape of Cinema and Media Studies in Italy Past and Present, Approaches and Issues

Fifth Edition of the Journal of Italian Cinema & Media Studies International Conference

In Person ONLY

11 Jun 2026, 9:00
Via Pietro Roselli, 4
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Heritage in Action: Inside PGS Heritage’s Fieldwork

Join us for a fast-paced look at how PGS Heritage blends independent consultancy with boots-on-the-ground practice - from Heritage Impact Assessments and GPR surveys to locating unmarked burials, to respectful relocation protocols, and the management of archaeological and built heritage for devel

27 Oct 2026, 19:00
Via Pietro Roselli, 16
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