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 MoreMar | 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 MoreMar | 07
On Wednesday, March 1, the Umbra Institute and the University of Perugia signed an agreement of mutual cooperation for the exchange of students, faculty, and courses that will have far reaching and long term implications for both institutions. For students... Read MoreMar | 01
It's a tie, once again, for the Photo of the Month contest. This month, Beth Silvestrini (University of Delaware) and Alex Scanzera (Penn State University) take top honors. Complimenti, Beth and Alex! Beth Silvestrini, Dog Wants Gelato Alex Scanzera, House... Read MoreFeb | 23
Last weekend, a group of Umbra students departed for Sicily on the first optional weekend trip of the semester. After an early morning flight to Catania, the group arrived at their hotel in Giardini di Naxos, on the eastern coast... Read MoreFeb | 22
Professor Cynthia Clough and 26 students traveled to Rome to learn about several writers and their influence on Italy. These students, all members of the Creative Writing: Italy of the Imagination course had been preparing for the visit by reading... Read More