Umbra Professor Publishes Book on Perugia History
Apr | 24
Want to know who the residents of Pig Street were? Curious why Perugians fought only other Perugians in the meadow known as the "battlefield?" In 1504 a “flying machine" was launched off the Danti Palace roof — was it successful? [caption... Read MoreUmbra Professor Publishes Book on Perugia History
Apr | 24
Want to know who the residents of Pig Street were? Curious why Perugians fought only other Perugians in the meadow known as the "battlefield?" In 1504 a “flying machine" was launched off the Danti Palace roof — was it successful? ... Read MoreDon’t miss the International Journalism Festival
Apr | 23
The International Journalism Festival begins Wednesday. After you finish another final and before you take your last group picture on the steps, Umbra encourages you to attend some of the many events of the International Journalism Festival. Leading figures from... Read More
Italian High School Students Present at Umbra
Apr | 22
Students pose with their certificates after the semester-long English Workshops come to an end. On Monday, April 22nd, Italian high school students in Perugia’s Montessori High School came to the Umbra Institute to give presentations in English to fellow classmates... Read More
Students Present a Semester’s Work
Apr | 16
Students, staff, and faculty mingled in the library over snacks in between the Community Engagement presentations.From frescoes spanning walls to internship projects, students presented their labors of the past semester at today's Special Academic Events. The day began with coffee and... Read More
Field Trip to the South a Sunny Success
Apr | 15
Sunhats in hand and sunscreen applied, 35 Umbra students and three staff members boarded a bus Friday morning, ready for the Optional Trip to the South of Italy. The first stop on the Umbra Optional Trip was Pompei. "I just... Read More