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 More
Umbra 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
Umbra students experience innovative approach to critical disabilities

Jul | 03

Kasey O'Neill, Keana Albert and Nicole Winter, summer General Studies students enrolled in the Critical Disabilities: Seminar and Practicum, completed five weeks of class and many hours of field experience. These students participated in the daily life of two Umbra... Read More

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