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Emilia Romagna, region of art and history, culture and tradition, good food and kindness. Visiting it all would take a long time, and believe us, it would be worth it. However, if you want to visit the main cities of Emilia-Romagna you can do so in a week. What will you need? A means of transportation, a navigator or a map and a great desire to wal...

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A quick 30-minute train ride from Florence and you can be in Bologna! Exit Tuscany, enter Emilia Romagna. Bologna was a city I had never visited before on my many trips to Italy, although my great great grandmother, Cesira Bettuchi was born there. The region of Emilia Romagna is the area of Italy known mostly for its reputation of being the best pl...

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Once again, the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) and the Film and Media Studies program (Dodge College of Film and Media Arts) joined efforts in the realization of a truly unique study abroad course in Bologna, Italy.  Under the guidance of Dr. Emily Carman and Dr. Fe...

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An unparalleled architectural harmony winds through the streets of Bologna, weaving a unique plot in Italian urban history: the arcades. These wonderful structures, which characterize the city landscape, are much more than just covers. They are living testimonies of a city that has been able to transform its need into beauty, transporting residents...

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The NIAF Board of Directors Mission to Italy trip, which took place from June 11 – 21, 2023, was a resounding success. The trip began in Rome, where the board met with high-ranking officials of the Meloni government, members of the Italian parliament and attended a Gala dinner presented by We the Italians, in honor of NIAF, at the historic Circolo...

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Politecnico of Milan, then La Sapienza of Rome, and third the Alma Mater Studiorum of Bologna. Italian universities, year after year climb positions in the QS World University Rankings, which thus places Politecnico di Milano at the absolute first place in Italy, rising 16 positions over last year to 132nd in the world. Just behind Sapienza, which...

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Ceramics of Italy has announced that the fourth annual Young Distributor Program is now open for entries.  Organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency, the Italian ceramics industry created this initiative to strengthen its relationship with North American distributors and bring a new gener...

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One of the top advantages of having Florence as base during your trip to Italy is the ability  to visit other equally beautiful and fascinating destinations in just one day. A top contendor? The magical and captivating Bologna. Bologna is a city full of history, culture, and art. And this is in addition to boasting the oldest university in Europe a...

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Planning to spend one day in Bologna and wonder what the best itinerary is? You’ve come to the right place! In this Bologna in-a-day guide, I will show you how to make the most of your time in the beautiful capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. With its prime location as one of the country’s major transportation hubs and the convenience of the Frec...

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Mia McGarity ‘24 participated in one of Chapman’s many travel courses, and the experience showed her a whole new world in Bologna, Italy. The class spent eleven days abroad, which included an international film festival and a myriad of tourist activities. McGarity always knew that she wanted to take her studies abroad. “I originally wanted to do a...

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