Dr. Richard Hodges, President of The American University of Rome, has taken on the Presidency of LoveItaly!, a non-profit, crowdfunding initiative that takes a revolutionary approach to the conservation and promotion of masterful Italian works of art – allowing the participation of all in the preservation and curatorship of the wonders of Italian heritage.

The association is the first of its kind to support restoration projects throughout Italy. That an archaeological site like the cubiculum in Pompeii's House of the Centaur might be left to ruin is indicative of a fundamental problem for Italy: its cultural heritage is too large. Finding the funds to maintain and support such a rich patrimony is a challenge for local councils and tourism boards across country. 

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Source: https://www.aur.edu/