Students Take a Break for Talent Show
Oct | 02
Students and staff members took a break from preparing for final papers and exams by attending the bi-annual Umbra Talent Show. Students performed in a variety of acts: a bi-lingual quiz show, a solo dance act, a solo of Amazing... Read More
Students Display Creative Work at Art Show
Oct | 02
Jennifer Reilly, shown at left, spent many days in the Umbra art studio this semester working on projects for her Oil Painting and Drawing courses. Reilly was one of many students who had the opportunity to display their work at... Read More
Umbra Strengthens Ties with US Embassy
Oct | 02
The US Embassy in Rome announced that Anna Girolimetti, Director of Administrative Affairs at the Umbra Institute, will serve as a representative for the Embassy’s warden system. The warden system is a network of volunteers throughout Italy who agree to... Read More
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