An Opinion Piece Written by the Umbra Reps of Fall 2026 A Community Comes Together Giornata della Custodia (part of the Settimana della Custodia event promoted by the town of Perugia) was a day filled with community and positive energy...
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On Wednesday, September 16, Umbra Institute students will take part in a hands-on community engagement activity in Perugia, in collaboration with CIA Umbria – Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori, the Umbrian branch of one of Italy’s largest agricultural organizations, which represents and...
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In our increasingly urban lives, the journey of fresh produce often feels distant and invisible. But right here in the city center of Perugia, residents have created a way to reconnect with the origin of their food through alternative food...
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A just-published academic journal article confirms what Umbra staff have long suspected: that studying at The Umbra Institute can actually change students. The Way to Measure Personal Growth: Surprising Gains in Global Perspectives Every Umbra staff member can think of...
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On May 15th, 2023, Zachary Nowak, Jacopo Bernardini, Manuel Barbato, and Amanda Fontana, all of The Umbra Institute, presented at the Roundtable Session on Education and Social Change hosted by the School for International Training. The roundtable conference, organized as...
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by Brooke Duda, University of Connecticut I chose to take the Critical Disabilities course at Umbra because it aligned well with my previous involvement with special needs communities at home. This course allows students to work closely with VIVA Sports...
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