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AUR Alumnus David Chacón's Visionary Lecture on Humanities in the Digital Age

The American University of Rome’s Fall 2024 Alumni Lecture Series came to an inspiring conclusion with a lecture by David Chacón, a 2014 graduate whose unconventional career journey fascinated attendees.

AUR Alumna Debora Spizzichino’s Path to Success in Archaeology

The American University of Rome recently had the pleasure of welcoming back Debora Spizzichino, an alumna of our Archaeology and Classics program, to share her journey from AUR student to field archaeologist.

AUR Alumna Keelie Rix Inspires Students with Groundbreaking Interdisciplinary Research

The American University of Rome (AUR) recently welcomed guest speaker Keelie Rix, an accomplished alumna who returned to share her remarkable journey from an arts-focused undergraduate to a pioneering PhD researcher.

Professor Paul Gwynne - L’Africa de Pétrarque: lectures anciennes et nouvelles

The AFFRICA project aims to offer a digital edition of Book I of Petrarch's Africa accompanied by a new translation and to initiate renewed 

Professor Valerie Higgins podcast for History Hit 'Looted Artefacts: the black market of archaeology'

Professor Valerie Higgins recorded a podcast on the trafficking of antiquities for the popular broadcaster History Hit, now available at 

Unlocking the Past, Shaping the Future: The Value of a Museum Studies Minor at The American University of Rome

The American University of Rome (AUR) offers an enriching educational pathway for students passionate about the past and the artistic expressions that have shaped our world.

Aventinus Minor Project (AMP) - Public Open Day, June 21 from 5:30 pm

The Aventinus Minor Project (AMP) is a fascinating educational & community-focused enterprise that sees AUR Archaeology & Classics students working alongside seasoned archaeologists and educators excavating one of the few relatively unexplored areas of central Rome.

Professor Jens Koehler on the latrines of ancient Rome.

Professor Jens Koehler recently presented a lecture to the DWhG (Deutsche Wasserhistorische Gesellschaft/German Water-Historical Society) on Caesar’s Forum or, m

Archaeology, Heritage, and Conflict - a student report on the heritage of Ukraine.

Professor Giulia Facchin's class, Archaeology & Classics 203: Global Heritage, is studying heritage and conflict, using Ukraine as a case study. Each student in the class has contributed a snapshot of a particular heritage site.

Evelyn Hill, Archaeology & Classics alumna, publishes guide on moving to Italy

Evelyn Hill is one of those AUR students who arrived in Rome to study, became enamored with all things Italy, and decided to stay in the bel paese after graduation.