Luis Eduardo Girón (Class of 2005, Guatemala) grew up watching his grandfather and father work with bees, and years later, he transformed that legacy into a project that protects biodiversity, produces unique honeys, and offers immersive tourism experiences. Discover the story behind Colmena Don Antonio and how beekeeping can also be a transformative experience…
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 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…
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…
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…
In 2021, we jointly launched the Mastercard Foundation – EARTH University Fellowship Program to accelerate effective transitions beyond university for young leaders focused on agriculture and rural development on the African continent…
With a grant from Walmart Foundation to EARTH University Foundation, EARTH Futures is launching phase III of the Resilient Agrifood Systems (RAS) project, focused on empowering small-scale producers through women’s leadership, economic inclusion, and climate resilience…
Through the Resilient Agrifood Systems Project, EARTH Futures empowers women farmers by offering training and creating community support networks. It has helped them improved their agricultural practices, strengthen their financial skills, and find new opportunities for collaboration…
Leidy Tatiana Pérez Ramírez (Class of 2027, Colombia) discovered her passion for agriculture while helping her father work in the field. Now, she studies at EARTH University with the dream of applying her knowledge to promote sustainability in her community and improve living conditions in her region…
On Wednesday, May 25, we inaugurated with the conference “Inspiring women”, a series of events focused on mobilizing others through the stories of different women. These events are made possible by the Dr. Beatrice E. Lewis Women’s Fund, established by her family to honor her legacy and her life, dedicated to inspiring others, primarily women.
The Seedbed of Rural Youth Entrepreneurs created by the Colombian Alumni Association (AGEARTH) is an initiative that seeks to reduce youth migration to cities and promote a healthy generational transition within agricultural entities. The project has impacted hundreds of young people in remote rural areas by providing them with tools and opportunities to thrive in the agricultural sector…
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