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Beyond the Game. Lawrence Cohen Explores the Business of Sports at AUR

From the commercial power of sporting rivalries to the growing opportunities in esports and entrepreneurship, the business of sports extends far beyond the playing field. That was the message Lawrence Cohen, a veteran sports executive with nearly four decades of industry experien

Alumnus Vittorio Palchetti shares his journey through fashion, tennis, and reality TV

For students considering their own futures, Palchetti offered a practical starting point: "Start by knowing what you do not want to do." Through experimentation, curiosity, and a willingness to adapt, he suggested, students can discover their interests and develop a clearer sense of direction.

Choosing a University “Major” for an Unpredictable Future.

For many new university students, choosing a major can be a significant source of anxiety. The good news is that undergraduate degrees often leave more career possibilities open than conventional wisdom suggests. 

Undisciplined Anthropologies II: Beyond Borders. International Conference 25-26 Sep

The American University of Rome and the Department of Cultures and Societies at the University of Palermo will come together on 25–26 September, 2026, to present Undisciplined Anthropologies II: Beyond Borders, an international conference exploring new approaches to anthropology, knowled

Francesco Guccini, AUR Honorary Degree Recipient, Dies at 86

One of the defining voices of Italian culture, Guccini's career spanned more than five decades and produced a body of work that transcended music.

A historic milestone: The American University of Rome celebrates record-setting fundraising year

Highlighting this historic achievement was a transformative $1.6 million lead gift from an anonymous donor, representing the largest single contribution in the university’s history and serving as a powerful endorsement of AUR’

AUR Student Awarded Prestigious Sons of Italy Foundation Scholarship


Ariana DeLaurentis

Call for papers: "Undisciplined Anthropologies II: Beyond Borders"

The American University of Rome and the Department of Cultures and Societies at the University of Palermo, Italy.

AUR announces the launch of The Founders Circle, honoring institutional visionaries and leadership giving

Established as AUR prepares for its most comprehensive fundraising campaign to date, The Founders Circle is designed to support the university’s highest priorities through flexible, leadership-level annual giving. 

 

AUR marks the passing of Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food Movement

The American University of Rome marks with sadness the passing of Carlo Petrini, founder of the international Slow Food movement and recipient of AUR's honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa.