Shamir Carrillo (Class of 2015, Belize) has worked in many sectors and industries in his country, demonstrating EARTH graduates’ adaptability and the University’s focus on learning-by-doing across various fields. Nowadays, he’s working on topics fundamental to the future of food security.
At EARTH, a group of students and professors form part of a project that aims to transform waste into food, explore new ways of sustainable nutrition, and dive into one of the most mysterious and powerful kingdoms on the planet: the Fungi Kingdom.

EARTH University and the Oduber Elliott Family Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Donation of La Flor
EARTH University and the Oduber Elliott family commemorate 20 years since the donation of the La Flor property to the University. This 3,700-acre site in Liberia, Guanacaste, is home to the Campus Daniel Oduber Quirós, named in honor of the former president of Costa Rica. Thanks to the generosity of his family, La Flor has become a hub for agricultural education, sustainability, and innovation…

Strengthening Rural Communities Using Local Knowledge
Juana Nohelia Bonilla (Class of 2004, Honduras) has dedicated her life to strengthening rural communities through local knowledge and sustainability. Her return to Costa Rica, after two decades of impact in the agricultural sector, reaffirms her commitment to inclusive development…

Celeste Bueso: Bringing Her Passion for Entomology to Brazil
In 2024, Celeste Bueso (Class of 2025, Honduras) traveled to Brazil to complete her Internship course at São Paulo State University (UNESP), where she had the opportunity to conduct research, collaborate in teams, and create new connections for her future. Discover how this insect enthusiast experienced this life-changing opportunity…