Back to Their Roots: Families Brought Together by EARTH
Love stories that began between classes, sisters who crossed continents to study the same career, and children who chose to follow in their parents’ footsteps. These are some of the families who have made EARTH more than a University: it’s a meeting point between generations.
A Life in Motion: Frankys de la Osa
From Cuba to Mexico to the United States, the story of Frankys de la Osa (Class of 2002, Cuba) is one of relocation, learning, and constant reinvention. Frankys transformed his curiosity into practical tools to build, innovate, and begin again, first through a family citrus business and now through a new agricultural project in Florida. His journey reflects how education, memory, and adaptability can take root anywhere.
Damaris Nzala: Prepared to Lead and Make Change in Her Community
Over the past three years, Mastercard Foundation Scholar and fourth year student Damaris Nzala (Class of 2026, Zambia) has developed into the kind of leader EARTH is focused on developing: one prepared to go out into the world and make the changes needed in their communities. From serving as President of the African Student Union to taking leadership in other on-campus groups, she has stretched herself and grown in new ways. She is prepared to return to her community and help address the challenges faced on the African continent.
