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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

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.

The American University of Rome launches new Psychology degree with global focus

AUR is proud to announce the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a fully accredited undergraduate degree that will welcome its first students in the 2026–2027 academic year.

Online Program: Specialised Course on Cultural Heritage, Crime and Security

Key information
Dates: 8-12 June 2026
Venue: Online
Application deadline: 1 June 2026
Confirmation of acceptance: Within 1 week following submission of the application
Payment deadline: Within 1 week following confirmation of acceptance