A $2 million gift from Arnold Lisio ’56, ’60M (MD) and Anne Lisio endows the Lisio Program in Italian Studies within Arts, Sciences & Engineering (AS&E) at the University of Rochester. This gift ensures that students will always be able to study in Italy and have opportunities to enhance their understanding and appreciation for the language, art, culture, and history of Italy.

“Arnold and Anne truly love all things Italian,” said Joel Seligman, president, CEO, and G. Robert Witmer, Jr. University Professor. “Their ongoing support has made it possible for scores of students to travel to Italy to study in our programs there. Their continued generosity ensures that these opportunities will last forever.”