Press Releases and News Stories
Throughout 2007-2008, EARTH has obtained numerous high achievements and reached noteworthy milestones. Please take a moment to review our compilation of the press releases from this past year, as well as additional publications in which EARTH University has been mentioned.  You can click on the title to read more or watch a video about each story.  Past editions of our newsletters are also available.

Costa Rica President Oscar Arias Sánchez’s Graduation Speech
December 2007 / 1987 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate makes a moving speech at EARTH’s 15th Graduation Ceremony on December 7, 2007

EARTH’s Great Contribution
December 2007 / An editorial featured in the December 11th issue of Costa Rica’s, “La Nacion” pertaining to the graduation ceremony and speeches by Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Muhammad Yunus (2006) and Oscar Arias (1987).

Grateful Borrowers Applaud Banker to Poor
December 2007 / A news article published in Costa Rica’s, “Tico Times” newspaper December 14, 2007, highlighting the achievements of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Muhammad Yunus, who spoke at EARTH’s graduation ceremony in December 2007.

Universities as Agents of Prosperity
October 2007 / Commentary in the online news source, “Nairobi Daily,” discusses how African Universities can learn from the international community how to improve programs and create qualified graduates to confront the agricultural issues of today.

EARTH University is named the World’s “Third Greenest”
September 2007 / EARTH University is recognized as the third greenest university in the world, as noted by online magazine, “Grist.” (hyperlink “Grist” to www.grist.org)

EARTH University Declares Itself Carbon Neutral
September 2007 / After conducting a University-sponsored study, EARTH declares itself Carbon Neutral.

Whole Foods Market Stores to Sell EARTH Bananas & Pineapples
July 2007 / EARTH University bananas and pineapples will be sold in Whole Foods Market stores in the Southeast.

EARTH Interns generate marketing idea for Whole Foods and Allegro Coffee
April 2007 / Special Allegro Coffee will be sold in banana fiber bags, a packaging idea of two EARTH interns with Allegro Coffee.

EARTH Bananas first to be sold under Whole Foods Market’s Whole Trade Guarantee Program
March 2007 / New partnership between Whole Foods Market and EARTH University

Southern New Hampshire University enters in green partnership with EARTH University
May 2007 / Two universities partner to address challenges of global climate change.

Global Consortium of Higher Education and Research in Agriculture Conference at EARTH
March 2007 / Highlights of the bi-annual conference, hosted by EARTH University

Builder of Bridges
Article published in the American University of Beirut quarterly magazine, “MainGate,” highlighting EARTH University President, Dr. José Zaglul.

Vanguard Institutions for Latin American Youth
Article published in W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s 7tht Anniversary book, highlighting projects they have funded worldwide, including the development of EARTH University.

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