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Beyond the Classroom: Exploring City Identity and Cultural Heritage in Kraków

A highlight of the trip was the meeting with representatives from Kraków’s City Council. Students had the opportunity to engage directly with professionals from the departments of Tourism, Social Communication, and Cultural Heritage.

AUR Students take learning beyond the classroom in hands-on field experience across Umbria

From April 4–6, 2025, final-year Business and Travel & Tourism Management students stepped directly into the heart of Italian enterprise - touring production facilities at Froneri Ice Cream, learning sustainable wine and olive oil crafting at Cantina Le Climate and Olio Ronci, and confronting

Storytelling at the Heart of Travel: Fulvio de Bonis Inspires AUR Students

Raised in the heart of Rome, de Bonis' fascination with history and art began early and ultimately shaped his approach to experiential tourism.

AI and the Future of Work: David Willson Shares Insights with AUR Students

With a focus on the pressing realities facing businesses today, Willson explored how AI is not only reshaping major corporations but also opening critical opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Inside Italy’s Icons: AUR Students Discover Milan’s Design Legacy

Milan, globally renowned as a capital of fashion and design, became an immersive classroom for undergraduate students from The American University of Rome during a recent academic field trip.

Exploring the Space Economy: Ezio Bussoletti Speaks at AUR

The American University of Rome recently welcomed Ezio Bussoletti, a leading expert in the space economy, for an engaging lecture on the growing impact of space technologies on global economies.

From Liberal Arts to Tech Leadership: Luca Donvito’s Inspiring Journey

Donvito’s journey did not follow a conventional route into the technology sector. After earning his degree from AUR in 2014, he initially set his sights on a career in finance.

‘The Business Winners and Losers in the Age of AI.’ A lecture by David Willson. 25 March, 2025.

Speaker: David Willson

"Space Economy: What stakes for Italy and the world?" A lecture by Ezio Bussoletti

Register to attend this lecture in person at the foot of this page. Alternatively, access live on Zoom via the link at the end of the description.

 

AUR Travel & Tourism Management Students Explore Sustainable Tourism in South Tyrol

This fall, students from The American University of Rome's Travel & Tourism Management program, led by Professor Anna Sasso, had the unique opportunity to explore South Tyrol, Italy—a region renowned for its balance of tourism and conservation.