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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...
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...
Signing the Story: Bridging Media Access in Italy
Florence University of the Arts proudly hosted Fulbright Scholar Madison McNair during the Spring 2025 semester. During her time with FUA, McNair conducted several guest...
Stir the Pot
Study-abroad life in Florence offers more than lectures and gallery visits. One standout example of extracurricular programming through the FUA Student Life & Development Department...
Nursing Beyond Borders
For many students, studying abroad is a chance to immerse in culture, language, and art. But for a growing number of American nursing students, Florence...
Blending Magazine Proudly Presents: Underground Florence
In the early weeks of 2025, a new idea was born for the Spring Issue of Blending Magazine. Through the minds of professors Alessandro Calonego,...
Florence University of the Arts Experiential Field Learning Destinations offer immersive Italian Cultural Education
Florence University of the Arts (FUA) offers a unique approach to education with its Experiential Field Learning (EFL) destinations. These activities are designed to push...
