Alumni Reflections
Oct | 02
We received an email from alumnus Aaron Whitworth this morning. Aaron attended the Umbra Institute for the summer program in 2002. He was quick to note that he was in Italy during the last World Cup - and this summer... Read More
That Time of Year Again…
Oct | 02
This is my favorite time of the semester. The students are studying for finals and putting the final touches on research papers, but as a staff member, I get to witness the results of individual and collective experiences coming to... Read More
A Sign of the Times!
Oct | 02
It's the last week of school and students have a new dilemma - do they stay inside and study for their finals or do they take advantage of Perugia for the last few days? For most students, they choose both.... Read More
End of Semester Art Show Has a New Look!
Oct | 02
The end-of-semester art show has been an Umbra tradition since the school opened in 2000. But this year the show took on a new look when displaying student creative work. In conjunction with the Comune di Perugia, the Umbra Institute... Read More
Students Celebrate End of Semester, Say Goodbye at Talent Show
Oct | 02
It was the most fitting way to end the spring semester. Students and staff members came together Friday evening for two purposes - to attend the bi-annual talent show and to say goodbye to friends before leaving for the United... Read More
Umbra Program Director Leaves Legacy on Academic Program
Oct | 02
Faculty and staff members gathered last weekend to honor Dr. Charles Jarvis, Program Director of the Umbra Institute, who will be retiring later this month after nearly two years at the Umbra Institute. Dr. Jarvis was influential in maintaining the... Read More