Sep | 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 MoreJul | 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 MoreJun | 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