Institute Signs Historic Agreement with University of Perugia
Mar | 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 MoreFebruary Photo of the Month Winners
Mar | 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 MoreBella Sicilia – A Weekend in the Warm South
Feb | 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 MoreInspired by the Presence of the Past
Feb | 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 MoreStudents Sample The Wines of Italy
Feb | 21
All Umbra students arrive in Perugia anxious to learn more about Italian culture and society. A significant aspect of Italian industry, tradition and daily life revolves around wine, better know as to Italians as vino. One of many Umbra activities... Read More
Love Notes Pass Through Umbra
Feb | 16
The Tandem language exchange program continued this week with a special Valentine's Day celebration. The evening was celebrated in honor of San Valentino, a saint from the Umbrian town of Terni. Italian and American students came together to exchange written... Read More