Back to School
Aug | 21
The Umbra Institute staff is preparing for the arrival of the Fall 2007 class - a diverse group of students from around the United States interested in studying and living in one of Italy's most authentic cities. There is no... Read MoreWith Every End a New Beginning
Jul | 18
The end of every Umbra semester culminates in a combination art show and photography exhibit allowing students a chance to showcase their work. This summer, the show took place in the Umbra III building, and exquisite pieces of watercolor, pastel... Read MoreJazzin’ Up the Summer
Jul | 18
Perugia is known for many things—The Umbra Institute’s innovative study abroad program, for one— but perhaps foremost among them are chocolate and jazz. The city hosts two yearly festivals to celebrate the two, and chocolate lovers herald from the world... Read MoreIntensive Italian Students go Urban Trekking
Jun | 18
Friday's Urban Trekking for the students enrolled in Umbra's Intensive Italian Through Culture Program allowed students to learn about some of the hidden gems Perugia has to offer. The theme of the trek was botteghe artigianali (artisan workshops). Umbria is... Read More
Carrying on the Art of Gnocchi-Making
Jun | 15
Christine Hickman, instructor of Umbra’s Gnocchi Making night, first learned how to make homemade potato gnocchi on the shores of the beautiful Umbrian lake, Lago Trasimeno in the small but charming town of Castiglione del Lago. While studying the intricacies... Read More
Temptations in Tandem
Jun | 14
Last night’s Tandem Exchange abounded with temptations. At Ristorante Eden, Umbra students were enticed by warm bruschettasprinkled with melted cheese and tomatoes, enchanted by glasses overflowing with luscious wine, and drawn in by the mystical allure of Perugia as seen... Read More