University of Perugia is Ranked Italy’s Number One Mid-Sized University
Oct | 21
The University of Perugia has been awarded the number one ranking in the country for Italian universities with between 20,000 and 40,000 students. The rankings were determined by Il Censis, Centro Studi Investimenti Sociali, a socioeconomic research institute, and based on... Read More
The Secret to Authentic Italian Cuisine: Passion and Simple Ingredients
Oct | 21
Fresh and simple ingredients await the class. This week, Professor Elisa Ascione led her Food Studies Program students to the Università dei Sapori for a delicious cooking class. With the help of Italian professional chef Francesco Lattarulo, students prepared gnocchi... Read More
Journalism and Communication in Italy: Umbra’s New Student Club
Oct | 20
Written by Elizabeth Santoro Students discuss brand journalism according to traditional journalistic ethics The Umbra Institute kicked off its first journalism club meeting for its study abroad students on Wednesday, Nov. 11th. The first workshop presented by the club, known... Read More
Celebrating Fair Chocolate
Oct | 17
This past weekend, Umbra’s Fair Trade Seminar and Practicum students welcomed Perugia’s “Month of Chocolate” by volunteering for Altrocioccolato, a local festival that presents the concept and products of fair trade. Students arrived as the festival began, on Saturday morning, and... Read More
Students Discover Wine Therapy
Oct | 15
This week, BSEU 390: Business in Europe: Environment & Practices students took a trip to the local Cantina Goretti to meet their client for this semester’s marketing project. Sara and Giulia Goretti, fourth generation sisters of the Goretti family, gave the... Read MorePerugia: Officially the Youth Capital of Italy for the Year of 2016
Oct | 14
Tuesday, November 3rd, Perugia received the official title as the Youth Capital of Italy for the year of 2016. Perugia received this title because it is known as an exceptional university city whose youth take pride in numerous local, national,... Read More