Study Abroad Italy - The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy

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Katherine Black
Home Institution: Elon UniversityUmbra

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Roberta Mugno, M.A.

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Nestled in the radiant heart of Italy, the Umbra Institute offers semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs for American and Italian college students. Since its origin in 1999, the Institute has continued to set itself apart as a provider of distinctive academic programs, allowing students the opportunity to learn both in and beyond the classroom in the vibrant city of Perugia. Continuing its tradition of excellence, the Umbra Institute has just launched several new academic programs to offer students a truly immersive study abroad experience. To find out more, please peruse our website or contact us with any questions.

1-28-2010 Umbra Professor Presents At International Conference
Creative writing professor Cynthia Clough was invited to present at an international conference on Italian writer Fabrizia Ramondino.

1-25-2010 Umbra Adds New Roman Civilization Course
This semester veteran professor and classical scholar Giampiero Bevagna will introduce a new course in Roman Civilization.

1-20-2010 Umbra to participate in Joint Research Project with the University of Perugia and the University for Foreigners
Umbra students to help with a project that will look at how cultural differences can influence the way we process information

12-6-2009 Perugia Tapped For New International Film Festival
An American media group, an international talent agency, and Perugian officials are collaborating to launch a new film festival here in the Umbrian capital, one especially dedicated to cutting-edge film technology.