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Blending Magazine, Spring 2026 is Here!
This semester, Blending Magazine explored the theme of “Are The Streets Still Made For Dreaming?”, a wide-open invitation to see the city itself as a stage...
Networking In Study Abroad
When I decided to study public relations, I knew something had to change in me. I was never a very outgoing person and I wasn't...
FUA’s Newest Campus Officially Sets Sail
On Friday, January 30 Florence University of the Arts (FUA) officially launched its Cinque Terre Program located in La Spezia. The official inauguration was conducted...
From Fairbanks to Florence
For Sean Walklin and Mario Giragosian, their visit this past Fall semester to Florence University of the Arts (FUA) was a welcome home. As...
Blending Magazine Presents: The Renaissance of Material Media
With Blending's focus this Fall on material media, I wanted to write something different. In conversations with students, staff and curious readers, I often liken...
Eternal Impressions
From October 18 to November 15, the Mello Foundation at Borgo Pinti 22/24 was home to Cathleen Van Bergen’s collection, Eternal Impressions. This fall semester,...
You Can’t Get Homesick When You Have Family In Firenze
Every semester, Florence University of the Arts (FUA) offers the Italian Family Club program where students are paired with local Italian families for cultural integration...
From Content Creation to Cultural Connection
Before I began my internship at Florence Fashion Tour through Florence University of the Arts, I knew I’d be gaining professional experience, but I didn’t...Walks Without A Classroom
When I arrived in Florence for my six week study abroad program, I didn’t know what to expect. Like many students, I signed up for...
Beyond The Textbook: Communicating in Italian
At Florence University of the Arts (FUA), language learning is more than getting a passing grade in class— it’s an invitation to experience the city...
