Study Abroad Welcome Weekend at Umbra
Aug | 30
Students learn Italian vocabulary and customs through ice-breaker activities. This weekend, Umbra Staff eagerly awaited Fall 2016 students at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport as they arrived for their study abroad semester in Perugia, Italy. The welcome weekend at Umbra is one... Read More
Perugia and Umbra: Safe in Central Italy Earthquake
Aug | 24
As many have expressed concern for Umbra faculty and staff, we would like to report that the city of Perugia and the Umbra Institute were unaffected by this morning’s earthquake in central Italy. The locations primarily affected are 100 kms... Read More
Reflections: Critically Analyzing Disabilities and Inclusion in Italy
Aug | 22
A practicum student getting hands-on experience in the Orto Sinergico “Our experience here will be something that we never forget and we are truly grateful for this opportunity,” wrote Abigail Kayes and Caroline Florenzo in a reflective letter to Fontenuovo,... Read More
Archaeology Students Dig through History
Jul | 18
Connor works to uncover tilesThe Umbra Institute’s Trasimeno Archaeology Field School has just concluded another successful summer semester. In collaboration with the Archeological Superintendency of Umbria, the Comune of Castiglione del Lago and the Archeological Research Company Intrageo, Umbra students... Read More
The Fathers’ America – A Book by Professor Ernesto Livorni
Jun | 23
Ernesto Livorni's book, "The Fathers' America"Umbra was excited to welcome Professor Ernesto Livorni to present his new book, “The Fathers’ America” to the Umbra Community. Professor Livorni currently teaches LIAH 370: Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Man and Modern Myth at... Read More
Umbra’s SoloItaliano Challenge: “Solo in Italia”
Jun | 20
Students swear in for the SoloItaliano ChallengeRight hand raised high with the left relying on the wisdom of Dante, Kaydian Campbell lead her peers in the Intensive Italian & Culture Summer Program in kicking off the SoloItaliano Challenge. As part... Read More