Visit Italian Museums for Free on the First Sunday of Every Month!
Oct | 02
When students choose to study abroad in Italy, one of the first things on their mind is the beauty found walking through medieval streets, strolling across aqueducts, or meandering through museums. Italy certainly knows how beautiful she is and wants... Read More
Institute Signs Historic Agreement with University of Perugia
Mar | 03
On Wednesday, March 1, the Umbra Institute and the University of Perugia signed an agreement of mutual cooperation for the exchange of students, faculty, and courses that will have far reaching and long term implications for both institutions. For students... Read More
December Photo(s) of the Month
Oct | 02
Congratulations to Mary Bryson and Adrian Starnes, winners of the December Photo of the Month Contest. This was the final contest for the semester and both students will receive a free dinner at Quattro Passi pizzeria. Mary Bryson was able... Read More
Umbra Celebrates Thanksgiving
Oct | 02
Last Thursday, as most Italians went about their normal routines, students, staff, and faculty members gathered to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Professor of Creative Writing Cindy Clough baked the turkey and organized the event for those students staying in Perugia... Read More
Baci a Tutti!
Oct | 02
A visit to Perugia is not complete unless you taste the Perugina Baci chocolates. If you live in Perugia for a semester, your stay is not complete unless you visit the factory where the famous candies are made. And most... Read More
Students Recreate Renaissance Banquet
Oct | 02
As part of the curriculum for the Food Cultures of Italy course, five students recreated a Renaissance Banquet last week. Students arrived on red carpet to the "banquet hall" to find the table decorated with food creations of the Renaissance... Read More