Unearthing the Past: A Journey with the Trasimeno Archaeology Field School
Jun | 18
Based in Castiglione del Lago, near the shores of Lake Trasimeno, the Archaeology Field School offers a comprehensive blend of educational and adventurous experiences for those passionate about history. This summer, 19 students from across the United States were welcomed... Read More
Learning Italian in Perugia
Jun | 17
Immerse Yourself in Italian Culture Are you looking to deepen your Italian language skills while engaging with the country's rich cultural heritage? Our Italian Language & Culture summer program is designed specifically for students at the intermediate to advanced intermediate... Read More
Waiting for the Food Conference
May | 29
In a couple of weeks the Umbra Institute will open its doors to a court of international Food Studies scholars for the 6th edition of the biennial Food Conference in Perugia. A record number of applicants proposed papers for this... Read More
Packing Essentials for your Summer in Perugia
May | 13
As the summer term approaches, we are happy to share this short packing list with our prospective students to help prepare for the upcoming summer session at the Umbra Institute in Perugia. Here are the key things you should not... Read More
How To Get Into Graduate School: Umbra’s MPP and FSE’s Holistic Curricular Concentrations Promote Professional Prospects
Apr | 30
Workshop Introduction In response to the numerous questions surrounding the process of getting into grad school, Umbra's MPP chair, Dr. John Dennis, and Umbra’s director, Dr. Zachary Nowak, hosted a workshop in the last week of the program before students’... Read More
Things You Will Gain During Your Time Abroad: An Acrostic Poem
Apr | 18
An opinion piece by Ava Donovan As there are only a few days left in the semester, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my time in Perugia so far. The first thing that comes to mind is... Read More