In 2014, Atong Akoi Acom (’24) and 2 million others were forced to flee the raging violence in South Sudan. Despite the many challenges of growing up in a UN camp, she dedicated herself to studying and generating entrepreneurial opportunities for fellow refugees. We are proud to welcome her into our Class of 2024.
Crossing borders to change the world Read More »
In 2014, Khaalid Ahmed Awali (’18, Somaliland) excitedly learned he had been admitted to EARTH University. The moment was made even sweeter when he heard that his friend Saeed Mohamud Farah (’18, Somaliland), too, had been admitted. Both fully funded as Mastercard Foundation scholars, eagerly traveled to Costa Rica to study agricultural engineering…
Sowing abundance: EARTH grads teach drought-readiness to farmers Read More »
On December 4th, 103 graduates completed their journey at EARTH and received their degree as agricultural engineers. Although this graduation was not traditional, it was undoubtedly one of the most special.
2020: Challenging year, resilient cohort Read More »
Graduates’ Children Carry on the EARTH Legacy
Second-generation EARTH graduates Read More »
Before getting to wear a ceremonial cap and gown, the fourth-year student present their graduation project. With the culmination of a full year of academic research under faculty mentorship, each project seeks to benefit farmers and developing communities across the globe.
Not your average class projects Read More »
At EARTH, we have expanded access to resources for psychological wellness, including by building spaces for self-expression and personal growth.
Efforts to support our community’s mental health Read More »
Through a continuous accreditation process, our students and graduates can be sure that their agricultural science degree represents the very best in higher education.
A globally recognized degree Read More »
As an inclusively multicultural and empathetic educational community, EARTH actively seeks and welcomes students from different parts of the world. Elizabeth Zurdo (Class of 2015, Panama), Norvin Goff Salinas (Class of 2006, Honduras), and Lesly Durango Rivera (Class of 2022, Colombia) are young indigenous leaders and important members of our global community.
Courageously indigenous Read More »
More than 30 years ago, when EARTH took over the property where today’s Guácimo Campus in Limón is located, it inherited a commercial banana farm that became a transformative project in many ways. From the beginning, the University had two goals for its commercial operations: to impact the lives of students and neighboring communities, and to apply sustainable agricultural practices to help transform the banana industry—a crop that has positioned Costa Rica as one of the world’s leading producers.
Nourishing lives: The story of EARTH bananas Read More »
EARTH Futures brings together the University’s strengths with community leaders, businesses, and institutions to drive economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and innovation in rural communities.
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