Studying Abroad in Italy: Reflecting and Sharing the Experience of a Lifetime
Dec | 21
Students enjoy Monday's Photo Art Show The Fall 2015 General Studies Program has officially come to an end. In order to reflect on their study abroad experience and share their interpretation of life in Italy with the Umbra community, students... Read More
Umbra Staff Shares How to have a Buon Natale in Umbria
Dec | 18
Due to its history and modern relationship with the Catholic Church, Italy is a country that gets particularly excited about the Christmas season and its celebration. In the past, the Epiphany, held on January 6th, was more widely and extravagantly... Read More
Students End their Study Abroad Experience with Community Engagement Presentations
Dec | 14
This afternoon, thirteen courses with Community Engagement components provided conference-style presentations to allow students to reflect on what they have learned during their study abroad experience and to share their new knowledge with the rest of the Umbra community. Some... Read More
Umbra Staff Member, Marco Bagli, Awarded Young Researcher’s Award in Pavia
Dec | 02
Marco Bagli, Student Services Co-coordinator for the Umbra Institute, was recently awarded the Young Researcher’s Award at an international conference in Pavia. Marco is a PhD candidate in English Cognitive Linguistics at the University of Perugia, with an interest in... Read More
Urban Spaces of Perugia: Umbra Students Renovate the Terrace of Via del Cortone
Nov | 29
Student design for Terrace project. Photo by Raymond Lorenzo Urban Spaces students have dedicated their semester to constructing a new space for locals to enjoy on a terrace along Via del Cortone, located in the Borgo Bello district of Perugia’s... Read MoreUmbra Institute at NAFSA 2015 in Boston
Nov | 14
The Umbra Institute is available to meet with you or any of your colleagues at NAFSA 2015 in Boston at our booth #1731. We would like to update you on our latest academic developments and new opportunities for your students.... Read More