https://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 15 May 2026 04:28:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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 Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-greets-new-usf-president-limayem.aspxThe Dean of PCGS, Dr. George Philippidis, had the opportunity to greet the University of South Florida’s new president, Dr. Moez Limayem, during the 2026 Fulbright Celebration Breakfast. These show the need for international scholarships, academic partnerships, and cross-cultural collaboration, all values that Patel College teaches.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:13:59 Dean Philippidis Greets New USF President Limayem at Fulbright Celebration, where PCGS Student and Fulbright Scholar Tasnim Diana was recognizedThe Dean of PCGS, Dr. George Philippidis, had the opportunity to greet the University of South Florida’s new president, Dr. Moez Limayem, during the 2026 Fulbright Celebration Breakfast. These show the need for international scholarships, academic partnerships, and cross-cultural collaboration, all values that Patel College teaches.Dr. George Philippidis and Dr. Moez Limayemhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/dean-philippidis-greets-new-usf-president-limayem.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/victoria-durand.aspxVictoria Durand graduated in 2025 with a Master of Arts in Global Sustainability with a concentration in Sustainability Policy. Today, as a Planner with the Hillsborough County Planning Commission, she works behind the scenes, shaping long-range plans that influence how communities grow, move, and thrive over the next 10 to 20 years.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:22:29 Building Communities with Purpose: Victoria Durand’s Journey in SustainabilityVictoria Durand graduated in 2025 with a Master of Arts in Global Sustainability with a concentration in Sustainability Policy. Today, as a Planner with the Hillsborough County Planning Commission, she works behind the scenes, shaping long-range plans that influence how communities grow, move, and thrive over the next 10 to 20 years.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/victoria-durand.aspxAlumni Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/climate-smart-agriculture-for-a-changing-world.aspxSustainable 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.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:31:33 Science, Stewardship, and Climate-Smart Agriculture for a Changing WorldSustainable 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/climate-smart-agriculture-for-a-changing-world.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/pcgs-tampa-international-airport.aspxStudents 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.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:55:10 Learning Sustainability Where It Happens: PCGS Students Visit Tampa International AirportStudents 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/pcgs-tampa-international-airport.aspxGlobal Sustainability Newshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/kayla-caselli-sss.aspxKayla 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.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:33:07 City of Tampa Leader Shares Real-World Lessons on ResilienceKayla 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/kayla-caselli-sss.aspxAlumni Highlights,Eventshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/lauren-reilly-alumni-spotlight.aspxLauren Reilly did not follow a straight line into her sustainability career, and she never expected to. A graduate of the Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS), Reilly began her journey through student activism and campus leadership. She has built a career grounded in sustainability, systems thinking, and applied problem-solving.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:02 Lauren Reilly - Alumni SpotlightLauren Reilly did not follow a straight line into her sustainability career, and she never expected to. A graduate of the Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS), Reilly began her journey through student activism and campus leadership. She has built a career grounded in sustainability, systems thinking, and applied problem-solving.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/lauren-reilly-alumni-spotlight.aspxAlumni Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxDr. George Philippidis, acting dean of the Patel College of Global Sustainability in partnership with Integrative Biology, co-developed a a reusable, light-activated material that shows potential for killing red tide without impacting marine life. This innovation offers a promising approach to protecting coastal waters and public health.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 15:22:29 USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tideDr. George Philippidis, acting dean of the Patel College of Global Sustainability in partnership with Integrative Biology, co-developed a a reusable, light-activated material that shows potential for killing red tide without impacting marine life. This innovation offers a promising approach to protecting coastal waters and public health.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxFaculty News