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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.

From Rome to Washington: AUR Graduate Launches Career in Public Affairs at Hudson Institute

The American University of Rome is proud to celebrate the success of Annabelle Cabral-Sanchez, a recent graduate of AUR’s B.A. in International Relations & Global Politics, who has taken her first professional steps into the world of foreign policy and public affairs in Washington, D.C. Shortly after graduation, Annabelle began a research internship with Thomas J. Duesterberg , a senior fellow at Hudson Institute and an expert on trade, manufacturing, economics, and fore

The Aventinus Minor Project: Progress & Promise

The Aventinus Minor Project (AMP) , launched in 2019, has become one of the most ambitious community-archaeological undertakings in central Rome. Led by The American University of Rome (AUR) in partnership with St. Stephen’s School, Rome , the Istituto Santa Margherita , and the Soprintendenza Speciale Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio di Roma , the project combines rigorous academic research with hands-on pedagogy and strong local engagement. What is the Aventinus Mino

New Trustee, Deborah T. Ashford

The American University of Rome (AUR) is delighted to announce the appointment of Deborah T. Ashford to its Board of Trustees. Now Senior Counsel Emeritus at Hogan Lovells in Washington, D.C ., Ashford previously served as a senior partner leading the firm’s Tax-Exempt Organizations practice, where she advised major foundations, universities, hospitals, and international NGOs on governance, tax, and regulatory matters. “Ashford’s record of service to and for internation

Soulé Déesse appointed Professor of Fine Arts and Director of the Fine Arts Program

The American University of Rome (AUR) announced today that artist and educator Soulé Déesse will join the faculty in January 2026 as Professor of Fine Arts and Program Director of the Fine Arts Program . Déesse comes to AUR from Tufts University’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) , where she serves as Professor of the Practice (Drawing & Painting) and Chair of Drawing and Painting . Her teaching and leadership experience, coupled with a globally recognized...