Students Return from Spring Break as End of Semester Nears
Oct | 02
Congratulations to Nicole Magpayo, winner of the March Photo of the Month Contest. Magpayo's photo, "Sunset in Oia," was taken while she was on Spring Break in Greece. Magpayo was not the only one who left Perugia for warmer climates... Read More
Perugia Through the Ages Students Tour Stained Glass Factory
Oct | 02
From inside the windows of an historic palazzo in the center of Perugia, one can see the Church of San Domenico towering above other buildings in the distance. Umbra students learned yesterday that the stained glass windows which adorn the... Read More
Umbra Partners with Local Cultural Foundation
Oct | 02
This week the Umbra Institute signed an agreement with the prestigious Uguccione Ranieri di Sorbello Foundation. The Foundation, named in memory of Uguccione Ranieri di Sorbello (1906-1969), journalist, writer, and diplomat, was founded in 1994 to exploit the cultural heritage... Read More
Cheese, Wine, and Clarity
Oct | 02
We have been following the work of Bree Barton since she arrived in Perugia a few months ago, eager to immerse herself in the local culture. She shared An Adventure Awaits, reflections from her first few days in Italy, on... Read More
February Photo of the Month Winners
Oct | 02
It's a tie, once again, for the Photo of the Month contest. This month, Beth Silvestrini (University of Delaware) and Alex Scanzera (Penn State University) take top honors. Complimenti, Beth and Alex! Beth Silvestrini, Dog Wants Gelato Alex Scanzera, House... Read More
Bella Sicilia – A Weekend in the Warm South
Oct | 02
Last weekend, a group of Umbra students departed for Sicily on the first optional weekend trip of the semester. After an early morning flight to Catania, the group arrived at their hotel in Giardini di Naxos, on the eastern coast... Read More