Syracuse University Florence

60 seconds with our Assistant to the Director ✨

From alumni coming back to Villa Rossa, to students sharing ideas that help shape each semester, this conversation is all about the people who make Syracuse Florence feel alive.

▶️Press play to hear more about the stories, connections, and behind-the-scenes work that bring our community together. 🧡

A day immersed in the beauty and traditions of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini, exploring the historic Villa Medicea di Lilliano — a charming wine estate surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. 🍇🌿

From walking through the old cellars and learning about the estate’s heritage to tasting local wines and products, every part of the visit offered a closer look at the role of food, wine, and landscape in Italian culture.

BIG NEWS from Villa Rossa 🐢✨

We’re so excited to introduce our brand new Turtle Academy!

For years, our tortoises have been a special part of the Villa Rossa community, quietly living in the annex and occasionally making surprise appearances among our students whenever the sun was shining.

Now, they finally have a beautiful new space designed especially for them — and you can visit them every day as they happily explore their new home ☀️🌿

Come by and say hello to our slowest (and cutest) residents 💚

Spring ’26 students remind future Syracuse Florence students to embrace every part of the experience—get to know the people who make Florence special, build real friendships, and appreciate each moment along the way. 💙🧡✨🇮🇹⚜️

And just like that… the tape rewinds on another unforgettable semester. 🎞️

Thank you for filling Syracuse Florence with memories, laughter, and moments we’ll never forget.

From all of us behind the scenes — arrivederci, until next time. ✨🧡

✍️✨ On April 20, and Syracuse University Florence joined forces once again for a Wikipedia Editing Marathon dedicated to women artists—bringing visibility to voices too often left out of the narrative.

Working collaboratively in groups, participants engaged in on-site research and writing, creating and expanding Wikipedia entries for several twentieth-century artists who deserve wider recognition, including Lola Costa, Flavia Arlotta, Lea Colliva, and Elena Salvini Pierallini. 🎨🖌️

We were especially pleased to welcome representatives from , whose work continues to inspire a more inclusive digital knowledge landscape. 💻

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed their time, energy, and passion to this initiative! 🧡💙

€2,200 in one night ✨

From a simple idea to real, lasting impact.

Led by Lila Boyle, Sociology student and volunteer with Fondazione Solidarietà Caritas ETS Firenze, this initiative came together to support single mothers in Florence navigating challenges in housing, employment, and childcare.

Powered by meaningful local partnerships, the community showed up—and made it count 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this night to life. This is what collective action looks like.
Donations are still open (link in bio).

Every contribution continues the impact.

✨ and from our Experiential Learning Office share the unexpected magic behind I-Explore trips—where every experience becomes an unforgettable moment, revealing just how deeply these journeys impact students. 💫

In 60 seconds, discover how learning comes alive through exploration, as students fall in love with every corner of Italy—and return to Florence just a little bit changed. 🧡