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Science, Stewardship, and Climate-Smart Agriculture for a Changing World
Sustainable agriculture is about intentional decisions. That was the core message delivered by Dr. Ramdeo “Andy” Seepaul during the Patel College of Global Sustainability’s Sustainability Speaker Series. Dr. Seepaul challenged students to rethink sustainability as a deliberate balance between environmental stewardship, economic viability, and community well-being.
February 19, 2026Events

Learning Sustainability Where It Happens: PCGS Students Visit Tampa International Airport
Students enrolled in the ESG course at PCGS stepped outside the classroom and into the Tampa International Airport. The field trip led by PCGS faculty member, Dr. Pradeep Haldar, and the Sustainability & Resilience Program Director at TPA, Eric Caplan. The academic partnership between USF and TPA has now spanned nearly five years.
February 10, 2026Global Sustainability News

City of Tampa Leader Shares Real-World Lessons on Resilience
Kayla Caselli is a Sustainability & Resilience Officer for the City of Tampa and a proud alumna of PCGS. She presented resilience from a local government perspective. Caselli shared an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how sustainability and resilience work within the City of Tampa, showing both the progress and hardships of being sustainable.
February 6, 2026Alumni Highlights, Events
SustainaBULLs in Flight: Going Green Conference
The Patel College’s participation in the Airports Going Green Conference reinforces USF’s leadership in advancing sustainability solutions for critical industries. Through research, partnerships, and education, PCGS continues to prepare future leaders to tackle global challenges in energy, water, food, and transportation.