Our Students Since 2009, Rome Art Program has been home to a diverse group of students from many different countries, schools, and backgrounds. Below, read about the experiences and success stories from a selection of our talented alumni. Em GerhardtLyon College Emily LarsenWilliam & Mary Skyler HenryHoward University Samuel ErvinAppalachian State University Josephine KimCarnegie Mellon University Ewan WhiteSlade School of Fine Art Carly ThawAmerican University Gregg Yupanki BautistaRutgers University Lydia MakinSlade School of Fine Art Dimitri SpiridakisBard College Marcus EscribanoWestern CT State University Frankie O.La Trobe University Caitlin HarhaiVirginia Tech Danika RasmussenHaverford College