Archaeological Discoveries takes on Rome!

Nov | 13

Rome, la città eterna, or The Eternal City is home to a vast collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of humankind. On November 1st, ten students in the ARAA 220 Archaeological Discoveries: A Passion for... Read More
Umbra Celebrates International Education Week

Nov | 11

This week the Umbra Institute will be celebrating International Education Week. Started in 2000 as a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits... Read More
Walking in the Footsteps of his Ancestors

Nov | 06

Fall break: a time for Umbra students to take a much needed breather from the rigors of academia. While many students set off to various corners of Europe to explore the unknown, see the sites and meet friends, Santa Clara... Read More
New Co-Op Student at National Italian Newspaper

Nov | 04

Randal Sartor, a rising senior at Northeastern University in Boston, has returned after his Spring 2013 semester at Umbra to complete a four-month Co-Op (Cooperative Education Opportunity) with La Nazione, a national Italian online and print newspaper. As part of the Co-Op... Read More
Students Volunteer in the Classroom at Go Global

Nov | 04

The Umbra Institute has seen many firsts this semester in terms of volunteer opportunities; a new partnership with Go Global: American School of English is no exception. This week three students started volunteering as classroom helpers, and will continue until... Read More
In the Shoes of a Pizzaiolo

Nov | 04

Last week, students enrolled in Umbra’s Food Studies Program stepped into the shoes of a pizzaiolo as they tried their hand at pizza making at local pizzeria, Pizza e Musica. To provide a backdrop to their experience, Prof. Elisa Ascione... Read More

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