What is the Paris Climate Agreement?
Nov | 10
The UN Paris Climate Agreement was signed by leaders of nearly 200 countries with the goal of addressing climate change, sustainable development and food production, and poverty (Article 2). It plans to do so by lowering greenhouse gas emissions, specifically... Read More
Studiare all’Umbra Institute: un’esperienza americana a Perugia
Nov | 08
"Studiare in una lingua diversa dalla propria è una grande, bellissima sfida" Ormai da diversi anni un certo numero di studenti Italiani dell’Università di Perugia e dellUniversità per Stranieri ha l’opportunità di studiare per un semestre presso Umbra Institute, un... Read More
Fiera dei Morti – Celebrating November in Perugia
Nov | 03
Perugia’s sister-city, Grand Rapids, MI sent representatives to share American culture Cultural festivities are key contributors to the study abroad experience. Perugia offers a host of festivals, such as the educational Journalism Festival that takes place in April, and this... Read More
Perugia and Umbra: Safe in Central Italy Earthquake
Oct | 30
As many have expressed concern for Umbra faculty and staff, we would like to report that the city of Perugia and the Umbra Institute were unaffected by this morning’s earthquake in central Italy. The locations primarily affected are 100 kms... Read More
Perugia and Umbra Safe During Evening Earthquakes
Oct | 30
As many have expressed concern for the Umbra community, we would like to report that the city of Perugia and the Umbra Institute were unaffected by this evening's earthquake in Italy. The locations primarily affected are in the Region of Marche,... Read More
Umbra Photography Professor Shares Her Work in Berlin’s Foto Biennial 2016
Oct | 30
Umbra would like to congratulate Prof. Philippa Stannard, professor of photography and ceramics, on her active participation in this year’s Foto Biennial in Berlin. Philippa is known for participating in shows with photos taken at a number of international destinations,... Read More