Umbra Alum Kate Davis on Interning in Italy
Nov | 12
We caught up with Umbra alumna Kate Davis (Fall Semester 2012) to hear about her return to Italy to work at the Civitella Ranieri Foundation, which supports the work of exemplary writers, artists, and musicians, and how study abroad helped... Read More
Giving Back by Teaching English
Oct | 30
One of Umbra’s missions as a place of academic and personal growth is to give back to the community that gives our students so much. This semester we are proud to say that nearly one-quarter of our entire student body... Read More
Enrich Your Study Abroad Experience by Volunteering at UNICEF
Oct | 27
Umbra students are proving yet again to have not only a smart brain, but also a big heart! A team of 10 Umbra students is currently volunteering with the UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund) Pigotta Project, which helps fund... Read More
Fair Trade Interns at Altrocioccolato
Oct | 20
Fair trade interns with Professor Giordana and Agostino Cefalo, the coordinator of Altrocioccolato Umbria is known for its chocolate. Eurochocolate, a festival that brings chocolate-lovers to Perugia from all over the world, begins this week. However, this well-known event is... Read MoreOprah Winfrey Hunts Truffles in Umbria
Oct | 16
Oprah on the hunt! Photo via Gayle King's Instagram What do you get the woman who has everything? A truffle hunt in Umbria! This past weekend, Oprah Winfrey visited the Relais Todini winery in Perugia for a truffle hunt with... Read MoreOn the Hunt for Umbrian Gold
Oct | 14
Truffle master Matteo Bartolini advises the Umbra group Not-so-bright and very early Saturday morning a group of intrepid Umbra students set out on the hunt for “Umbrian gold” – truffles! Participants in Umbra’s Food Studies Program joined Program Coordinator Elisa... Read More