American University of Rome
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| Established | 1969 |
| Type | Private, independent, not for profit, liberal arts university |
| President | Andrew Thompson (acting) |
| Students | 500 |
| Location | Rome, Italy 41°53′09″N 12°27′44″E / 41.8857°N 12.4623°ECoordinates: 41°53′09″N 12°27′44″E / 41.8857°N 12.4623°E |
| Campus | Via Pietro Roselli, 4 |
| Colors | Silver |
| Mascot | Wolfie |
| Website | www.aur.edu/ |
The American University of Rome (commonly referred to as AUR) is the oldest degree-granting American university in Rome, Italy. The school was founded in 1969, and has an undergraduate enrollment of around 500. The language of instruction is English.
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[edit] Accreditation
The American University of Rome is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The American University of Rome is licensed by the Department of Education of the State of Delaware to award associate and bachelor degrees.
[edit] Academic programs
AUR offers eight bachelor's degree programs with 16 concentrations or tracks, two associate degree programs and 18 minors. Internships are available in all majors for course credit and provide a practical format to relate their studies to career interests.
The University's areas of study include:
Associate of Arts Degrees
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
- Art History
- Archeology and Classics
- Communication
- Film and Digital Media
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Relations and Global Politics
- Italian Studies
Bachelor of Science Degree
Minors
- Archeology, Art History, The Business of Art, Classical Studies and Classical Heritage, Communication, Economics, English Writing, Film and Digital Media, Finance, Fine Arts, Global Politics, International Business, International Relations, The Italian Business Environment, Italian Studies, Marketing, Social Marketing, Social Science
[edit] Campus
The campus is located on top of the Janiculum, Rome's highest hill, offering a spectacular view of the city. Most of its buildings are located on Via Pietro Roselli with the Communications Building, commonly known as Carini building, being located on Via Carini, only a short walk. The campus includes two gardens centered around the main A and B buildings and the Evans Hall Library. Campus computer facilities are located in Building A, Carini building and Evans Hall Library with WiFi areas extending to both gardens and terraces on campus.
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View of AUR main campus A and B buildings.
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Photo of an Evans Hall Library Study Room
[edit] Student Life
The American University of Rome's Student-Faculty Ratio is roughly 17:1. The student body is multicultural and representative of over 30 nationalities .
Students live off campus mostly near the university, giving the opportunity to allow the students to immerse in the surrounding communities.
The AUR community of students and faculty publishes a literary journal of student works called Remus each year. A monthly student run newspaper called "the Howler" is now being published. Other student organisations include Student Government and a variety of clubs such as: Veterans Club, Business Club, Culture Club, Italian Studies Club, and International Relations Club which also organises AUR's Harvard National Model United Nations delegation.
The Wolves and She-Wolves are the American University of Rome's soccer clubs which play competitively against Rome's other universities including La Sapienza and Roma Tre University. The Wolves won 3-2 in a recent game on November 22, 2011 defeating rival John Cabot University in was has been dubbed the "American Derby".[1]
[edit] American University of Rome Abroad (AURA)
The American University of Rome hosts a number of study abroad students but also promotes the opportunity for resident students to study abroad from AUR using the AURA program. Through a partnership with the CUNY-CSI Center for International Service, students can study in the United States (College of Staten Island), China (Nanjing University and Shanghai University), Denmark (Danish International Studies Program), Greece (American College of Thessaloniki) and Ecuador (Catholic University of Guayaquil and the University of San Francisco de Quito). Students may also take advantage of options in the United Kingdom (Middlesex University) and Spain (Menéndez Pelayo International University). Study abroad opportunities are available throughout the year, including winter and summer programs.
[edit] Notable Scholars and Honorary Degree Recipients
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