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…
With Hands in the Field and Eyes on the Future: The Story of Leidy Tatiana Pérez Read More »
Allan Acosta (Class of 1999, Guatemala) has been a great support for Desirée Chang (Class of 2025, Guatemala) by providing her with a partial scholarship to study at EARTH. Their personal stories converge in their love for agriculture and their desire to create a chain of support and solidarity that can transcend generations…
Giving Back with Impact: A Graduate’s Support for a Student Read More »
Jessenia Mármol (Class of 2024, Ecuador) arrived at EARTH University driven by the strength of her indigenous roots, the determination of her community, and a call to help more people access nutritious food. With her project, Allpamanta, Jessenia stands out as a committed leader who promotes agriculture as a tool for building a better future…
Jessenia Mármol: The Land as the Root of a Dream Read More »
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.
After several years of research and collaboration, it has been found that it is possible to produce high-quality coffee in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region, a low-altitude area not traditionally used for this crop. Learn more about the results recently published in the scientific journal Agriculture by MDPI…
Growing Coffee in the Tropical Lowlands: A Bet on Agroforestry Innovation Read More »
The Graduation Project of Romina Ovelar González (Class of 2024, Paraguay) seeks to identify and characterize ectoparasites to understand their relationship with diseases in sheep, in the hope of finding solutions to recurrent and circumstantial problems in the Caribbean region. Through careful research, Romina has been able to achieve promising results…
Research to Improve Animal Welfare with Romina Ovelar González Read More »
Lucia Epur Lebasha (Class of 2017, Kenya) has transformed her community by introducing sustainable agricultural practices in arid lands to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. Her work has impacted thousands of farmers and brought about significant change in a region deeply affected by climate change…
Lucia Epur Lebasha: A Leader for Food Systems Change in Northern Kenya Read More »
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…
Seedbed of Hope: Reconnecting Rural Youth with the Land Read More »
Marianela Ubilla (Class of 1998, Ecuador), is a prominent leader in Ecuador’s banana industry, the world’s largest exporter of the crop. In 2020, she became the first woman to chair the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) and has been distinguished for her leadership, perseverance, and ability to face global challenges through innovation and resilience…
Marianela Ubilla: A Graduate Breaking Barriers in the Banana Industry Read More »
EARTH’s e-Learning by Doing Program, created in response to the pandemic and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has transformed the University’s hands-on approach into a virtual experience accessible to users worldwide. Since its launch in 2023, more than 1,000 people in 49 countries have used the free micro-modules on precision agriculture, sustainable production, and renewable energy, among others…
Deepening EARTH’s Impact Around the World: The e-Learning by Doing Program Read More »
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