https://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 10 Oct 2026 07:45:08 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-strengthens-partnerships-during-sabattical.aspxDuring his sabbatical in Greece, Dean George Philippidis shared his sustainability expertise at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, presented algae research at a major European conference, and strengthened USF’s international partnerships through new opportunities for research, faculty collaboration, and student engagement.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:34:22 Dean Philippidis Strengthens Partnerships During Sabbatical in GreeceDuring his sabbatical in Greece, Dean George Philippidis shared his sustainability expertise at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, presented algae research at a major European conference, and strengthened USF’s international partnerships through new opportunities for research, faculty collaboration, and student engagement.Dean Philipiddis presenting at EUBCEhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-strengthens-partnerships-during-sabattical.aspxFaculty News,Global Sustainability Newshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/usf-p2-team-visits-florida-ave-brewing.aspxProfessors and master’s students in the University of South Florida’s (USF) Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) working on the Pollution Prevention (P2) Program visited Florida Ave Brewing to begin an assessment to understand the facility’s operations and identify opportunities to improve resource efficiency.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:58:11 USF Pollution Prevention Team Visits Florida Ave BrewingProfessors and master’s students in the University of South Florida’s (USF) Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) working on the Pollution Prevention (P2) Program visited Florida Ave Brewing to begin an assessment to understand the facility’s operations and identify opportunities to improve resource efficiency.P2 Program visits Tampa Ave Brewing Cohttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/usf-p2-team-visits-florida-ave-brewing.aspxEvents,Global Sustainability Newshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/pcgs-explores-tampa-well-food-pharmacy-and-community-garden.aspxPCGS Students stepped outside the classroom and into TampaWell Food Pharmacy and Community Garden to explore how food access, community health, and sustainable agriculture comes together. Led by PCGS faculty member Dr. Joseph Dorsey, the field trip gave students working on projects connected to TampaWell an opportunity to experience the site firsthand.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:26:10 PCGS explores TampaWell Food Pharmacy and Community GardenPCGS Students stepped outside the classroom and into TampaWell Food Pharmacy and Community Garden to explore how food access, community health, and sustainable agriculture comes together. Led by PCGS faculty member Dr. Joseph Dorsey, the field trip gave students working on projects connected to TampaWell an opportunity to experience the site firsthand.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/pcgs-explores-tampa-well-food-pharmacy-and-community-garden.aspxEvents,Global Sustainability Newshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/sss-explore-climate-chllenges-throug-social-lens.aspxThe Patel College of Global Sustainability welcomed Dr. Feng Hao, associate professor at the University of South Florida, for a Sustainability Speaker Series exploring climate challenges from a social science perspective. Dr. Hao shared findings from his research examining the relationship between economic growth and carbon emissions.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:16:35 Sustainability Speaker Series explores the climate challenge through a social science lensThe Patel College of Global Sustainability welcomed Dr. Feng Hao, associate professor at the University of South Florida, for a Sustainability Speaker Series exploring climate challenges from a social science perspective. Dr. Hao shared findings from his research examining the relationship between economic growth and carbon emissions.Students Attending Climate talkhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/sss-explore-climate-chllenges-throug-social-lens.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/water-sustainability-in-ghana.aspxUSF graduate student Cassidy Ezzi traveled to Ghana to conduct research on water quality, sanitation, and sea-level rise. Working with researchers, she collected and analyzed water samples while examining community challenges. The experience strengthened her understanding of global sustainability and will inform policy recommendations for improving water resilience.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:42:02 From the Classroom to Ghana: USF Patel College Student Puts Water Sustainability into PracticeUSF graduate student Cassidy Ezzi traveled to Ghana to conduct research on water quality, sanitation, and sea-level rise. Working with researchers, she collected and analyzed water samples while examining community challenges. The experience strengthened her understanding of global sustainability and will inform policy recommendations for improving water resilience.Cassidy Ezzi and a group of students from Ghanahttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/water-sustainability-in-ghana.aspxStudent Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/pcgs-at-ecgic-2026.aspxProfessor Dr. Culhane went with PCGS students Chelsea Mandrigues and Zaid Alkhairi to ECGIC 2026 to present their opinions on the current state of sustainability and how we can move the world toward a more just place through community scale and home efforts. Both of our students had the chance to bring their perspective to the round table and the world.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:59:09 PCGS at the Economy for the Common Good International ConferenceProfessor Dr. Culhane went with PCGS students Chelsea Mandrigues and Zaid Alkhairi to ECGIC 2026 to present their opinions on the current state of sustainability and how we can move the world toward a more just place through community scale and home efforts. Both of our students had the chance to bring their perspective to the round table and the world.Dr. Culhane and two PCGS studentshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/pcgs-at-ecgic-2026.aspxEvents,Student Spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/earthrise-developers-academy.aspxNASA has develop the EarthRISE Developers Academy for prospective researchers, scientists, and inventors to get hands-on experience with NASA projects. Get the chance to work with others in small teams to develop solutions that affect thousands every in every day life. Ever thought about stellar humanism, well here is your chance to accelerate innovation bridging earth sciences with the future of space exploration.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:47:34 EarthRISE Developers AcademyNASA has develop the EarthRISE Developers Academy for prospective researchers, scientists, and inventors to get hands-on experience with NASA projects. Get the chance to work with others in small teams to develop solutions that affect thousands every in every day life. Ever thought about stellar humanism, well here is your chance to accelerate innovation bridging earth sciences with the future of space exploration.Earth RISE Developers Acadmyhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/earthrise-developers-academy.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/pcgs-research-on-red-tide-mitigation-featured-nationally-on-the-weather-channel.aspxDr. George Philippidis, acting dean of the University of South Florida Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS), appeared nationally on The Weather Channel to discuss an ongoing USF research effort to combat red tide (the harmful algal blooms spreading across Florida’s Gulf Coast causing fish deaths and respiratory irritation for beachgoers).Tue, 12 May 2026 14:53:27 Red Tide Research featured nationally on The Weather ChannelDr. George Philippidis, acting dean of the University of South Florida Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS), appeared nationally on The Weather Channel to discuss an ongoing USF research effort to combat red tide (the harmful algal blooms spreading across Florida’s Gulf Coast causing fish deaths and respiratory irritation for beachgoers).Dean Philippidis examining new materialhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/pcgs-research-on-red-tide-mitigation-featured-nationally-on-the-weather-channel.aspxFaculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/cassie-cordova-sss.aspxOn April 7th, the Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) welcomed Cassie Cordova for the last Sustainability Speaker Series of the Spring semester. She is the Sustainability & Environmental Division Manager for the City of Clearwater and a proud alumna from the college. The session offered an inside look at how sustainability is implemented at the local government level—bridging policy, infrastructure, and community impact.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:58:25 Sustainability in Action: Cassie Cordova Shares Real-World Insights from the City of ClearwaterOn April 7th, the Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) welcomed Cassie Cordova for the last Sustainability Speaker Series of the Spring semester. She is the Sustainability & Environmental Division Manager for the City of Clearwater and a proud alumna from the college. The session offered an inside look at how sustainability is implemented at the local government level—bridging policy, infrastructure, and community impact.Cassie Cordova Sustainability Speaker Series at Patel College of Global Sustainabilityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/cassie-cordova-sss.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/goodwill-sustainability.aspxPCGS students visited the Goodwill Distribution Center to witness circular economy principles and sustainability in action, highlighting large-scale donation processing, upcycling, and waste reduction. The experience demonstrated how ESG theories are applied to real-world operations, emphasizing systems that extend product lifespans and support community goals.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:55:20 PCGS Students Experience Sustainability in Action at GoodwillPCGS students visited the Goodwill Distribution Center to witness circular economy principles and sustainability in action, highlighting large-scale donation processing, upcycling, and waste reduction. The experience demonstrated how ESG theories are applied to real-world operations, emphasizing systems that extend product lifespans and support community goals.PCGS Students Experience Sustainability in Action at Goodwillhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/goodwill-sustainability.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/esg-mosaicbiosciences.aspxOn March 3, 2026, PCGS students visited Mosaic Biosciences to explore applied agricultural sustainability, showcasing how biotechnology enhances fertilizer efficiency. This experiential learning trip bridged the gap between ESG coursework and real-world innovation in sustainable agriculture.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:30:05 ESG Students Explore Sustainability in Action at Mosaic BiosciencesOn March 3, 2026, PCGS students visited Mosaic Biosciences to explore applied agricultural sustainability, showcasing how biotechnology enhances fertilizer efficiency. This experiential learning trip bridged the gap between ESG coursework and real-world innovation in sustainable agriculture.PCGS students visited the Mosaic Biosciences Labhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/esg-mosaicbiosciences.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/lujuan_wang.aspxLujuan Wang, a PCGS alumni, is now working in U.S. clean energy sector by getting dual master's degrees from the University of South Florida to join the Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF). Now a P&P Implementation and Contractor Engagement Specialist, she contributes to sustainable, community-focused initiatives and provides an inspiring example of professional reinvention.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:04 From Law to Clean Energy: How Lujuan Wang Built a Purpose-Driven CareerLujuan Wang, a PCGS alumni, is now working in U.S. clean energy sector by getting dual master's degrees from the University of South Florida to join the Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF). Now a P&P Implementation and Contractor Engagement Specialist, she contributes to sustainable, community-focused initiatives and provides an inspiring example of professional reinvention.Lujuan Wang outside the MSChttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/lujuan_wang.aspxAlumni Highlights