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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...
Windows to Walks: A Florence-Based Study Abroad Course
As part of a school assignment for my Writing for Digital Media course, two classmates and I interviewed the creator and one of the professors...
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...
