A Love Letter to Perugia from Kelly O’Connell – Fall ’08 Student
Sep | 07
We are glad to publish this Alumni contribution. Kelly O'Connell was a student at Umbra during the Fall '08 semester. Dear Perugia, We met 10 years ago, can you believe it?! I distinctly remember the nervousness I felt getting ready... Read More
Umbra App Quick Facts
Aug | 28
WELCOME TO THE UMBRA APP! Use the App to get in touch with faculty, Umbra staff, and fellow students. View upcoming events, check out local maps and discounts, share photos of your adventures, and more! Below are a few of... Read More
6 Things to Pack for Your Fall Semester in Perugia
Aug | 21
Are you planning to study abroad in Perugia, Italy this fall? We at the Umbra Institute have constructed a list of 6 things you shouldn’t forget to pack for your fall abroad in Perugia. This list is not everything you... Read MoreUmbra students successfully engage in independent qualitative research on sustainability in Italy
Jul | 20
From playing soccer with local Italians, to doing research on sustainable wineries, to being speakers at the Food and Sustainability Studies Conference, Mackenzie Nelsen and Jared Belsky took full advantage of their time studying abroad at the Umbra Institute. Mackenzie... Read More
Successful Conclusion of the 2018 Archeology Field School
Jul | 12
The Umbra’s summer 2018 Archeology Field School ended last week with surprising results and great premises for the continuation of the diggings in the next years. Umbra study abroad students spent six weeks in the field, on the shores of... Read More
Umbra Professor Conducts Innovative Research at Lake Trasimeno with Students
Jul | 09
Inspired by a field trip with one of her classes, Umbra professor Dr. Brooke Porter decided to conduct research on the fishermen and the impact of fish biodiversity at Lake Trasimeno, 30 minutes away from Perugia. On the field trip,... Read More