Umbra’s Summer Archaeology Field School
Feb | 01
The Umbra Institute is proud to introduce the first edition of the Trasimeno Archaeology Field School, a curricular concentration which provides students with a comprehensive overview of up-to-date theories and methods of archaeological research and fieldwork, as applied to the... Read More
Umbra Alumni on LinkenIn
Jan | 30
Umbra alumni can now join our group on LinkedIn! By joining this group, former students will have access to discussion forums, connections to past alumni, and any jobs posted by Umbra alumni. It's a great way to make professional connections... Read More
Food Studies Program — Coffee Workshop gets caffeinated!
Jan | 27
If you go into an Italian café and ask for a "mocha," you'll get a perplexed stare. The same will happen if you request a cappuccino after 11am. And what about the difference between an espresso in the ceramic cup,... Read More
Welcome Aperitivo a Success
Jan | 20
Umbra students enjoy refreshments during the Welcome Aperitivo at il Birraio Wednesday evening. Umbra students, staff, and faculty gathered at Perugia’s il Birraio for the Welcome Aperitivo, a favorite semester tradition, Wednesday evening. Sitting on plush cushions or under exotic... Read More
Why to study abroad in Italy with Umbra – Responses from student survey
Jan | 17
A recent survey completed by more than 75 percent of Umbra Fall 2012 students revealed that the average student ultimately decided to study at the Umbra Institute to practice Italian in a smaller, more affordable city, enroll in the Food... Read More
Spring Semester Underway
Jan | 08
Freshly arrived from the U.S., Umbra Spring 2013 students smile from the Perugian steps before an orientation meeting on Sunday. Umbra Spring 2013 students flew into Fiumicino Airport in Rome on Friday and have barely stopped moving since. After a whirlwind... Read More