Rethinking Food Systems: Insights from the FSE Capstone Trip
Apr | 30
An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 Students in the Food, Environment, and Sustainability (FSE) program concluded the semester with a capstone trip to the Emilia Romagna region. Students visited a number of producers to learn about how regional... Read More
High fashion, low price: Tips on Second Hand shopping in Perugia
Apr | 29
An opinion piece by Sofia Abategiovanni Spring 26 Student Università per Stranieri di Perugia The first experience of buying clothes at a secondhand market is unforgettable. Purchasing “recycled fashion” benefits the environment and uplifts the spirit, giving a second life... Read More
Truffle Culture in Umbria
Mar | 27
An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 A recap of the Food, Sustainability, and Environment program for a trip to Scuola del Tartufo, where students learned about the process, history, and policy surrounding truffle cultivation. Truffles are a highly... Read More
A Travel Guide for Every Traveller In and Out of Perugia: Navigating Trains, Buses, and Airports
Mar | 17
An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 Planning travel can be stressful, especially in a new country. While in the US we are well accustomed to long road trips in our own cars, in Italy public transportation is the... Read More
Umbrian Medical Ethics Committee Talks With Umbra Students
Mar | 15
Two members of the Medical Ethics Committee of the Region of Umbria were at the Umbra Institute yesterday to discuss the ethical issues surrounding the definition of life and to present current Italian legislation on living wills. Doctors Linda Richieri... Read More
Perugia: ‘the City of Chocolate’
Mar | 11
An opinion piece by Elke Schrenk, Spring 2026 Aside from the city’s rich history and vibrant student life, Perugia is also well known for its chocolate. As a part of my Global Sustainable Business course, I was able to visit... Read More