Jun | 19
Wednesday evening Umbra students met up with Italian students from the local universities for an hour of casual language practice and cultural exchange. Tandem was hosted this week at La Terrazza, an open air lounge above the mercato aperto in the center of... Read MoreJun | 15
Creative Writing professor Cynthia Clough and her class took the ferry across Lago Trasimeno to Isola Maggiore last week to find inspiration in writing. The weather could not have been better, and the class enjoyed hiking, dining, and working on... Read MoreJun | 08
Foligno, in the heart of Umbria and Italy, is famous worldwide for the Quintana, the jousting tournament which in June and September renews the challenge among the knights of its ten wards. It is a great feast of people, colors... Read MoreJun | 02
On June 2nd the people of Italy celebrate the official birth of the Italian Republic. The republic was established in 1946 after a public vote to decide whether Italy would become a democratic republic or remain a monarchy following World... Read MoreMay | 25
Good news for Umbra students and alums! Studies have shown that people who live abroad are likely to be more creative than people who don't. See for yourself here and here. Then again, this probably isn't news to all you alums out there. Read MoreMay | 25
Classes start today! Another big welcome to all the students of the Umbra Institute’s summer session. Perugia is buzzing with activity and for this short six week semester there's no time to waste! During this period of the season there's... Read More