Students Share Italian Experience with Families
Apr | 13
It's not uncommon to see Umbra students walking the streets of Perugia with their families. But several staff members were surprised to run into Meghan Shellenberg and her father, Paul, on the ferry from the Isle of Capri (in photo)... Read More
Students Return from Spring Break as End of Semester Nears
Apr | 04
Congratulations to Nicole Magpayo, winner of the March Photo of the Month Contest. Magpayo's photo, "Sunset in Oia," was taken while she was on Spring Break in Greece. Magpayo was not the only one who left Perugia for warmer climates... Read MorePerugia Through the Ages Students Tour Stained Glass Factory
Apr | 04
From inside the windows of an historic palazzo in the center of Perugia, one can see the Church of San Domenico towering above other buildings in the distance. Umbra students learned yesterday that the stained glass windows which adorn the... Read MoreUmbra Partners with Local Cultural Foundation
Mar | 21
This week the Umbra Institute signed an agreement with the prestigious Uguccione Ranieri di Sorbello Foundation. The Foundation, named in memory of Uguccione Ranieri di Sorbello (1906-1969), journalist, writer, and diplomat, was founded in 1994 to exploit the cultural heritage... Read MoreCheese, Wine, and Clarity
Mar | 16
We have been following the work of Bree Barton since she arrived in Perugia a few months ago, eager to immerse herself in the local culture. She shared An Adventure Awaits, reflections from her first few days in Italy, on... Read MoreMidsemester A Busy Time For Umbra Students
Mar | 13
The Italians call it "Crazy March" for the unexpected changes in weather which mark the transition from winter to spring. The same can be said about this time at Umbra, when students are busy with their academic work, co-curricular excursions,... Read More