Sep | 07
L'appetito viene mangiando, “Appetite comes to you while you eat.” This saying is a convenient justification for the fantastic Italian tradition of the aperitivo, the apertif. Around seven in the evening, all across Italy, friends sit down at a streetside... Read MoreSep | 05
Under the frescoed ceilings of our Via Marzia academic building the Umbra Institute's weekly Tandem kicked off last night with an enthusiastic bang, drawing a hearty sized group of both Italians and Americans ready to test (albeit a bit nervously)... Read MoreSep | 04
On Sunday September 2 in the large frescoed ballroom in Perugia’s town hall, the famous the Sala dei Notari, Umbra’s newly arrived students began their orientation for the fall semester. Starting with Director of Academics, Dr.Carol Clark, each of the... Read MoreAug | 29
A new group of American students will leave the country on August 30 en route to Italy. On the eve of their departure, we asked several Umbra Institute alumni to share some sage advice: “Sometimes it's comforting to have a... Read MoreAug | 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 MoreJul | 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 More