https://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:19:32 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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/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/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/pcgs/news/2026/alumni-spotlight_william-mcmahon.aspxEven before William had graduated from USF, he had a passion for sustainability. With that passion he took up the role of UNF’s first ever Assistant Director of Campus Sustainability. With the knowledge imparted to him by Dr. Thomas Henry Culhane he gained a multifaceted understanding of food, energy, and water which he uses in his role today.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:40:17 Alumni Spotlight - William McMahonEven before William had graduated from USF, he had a passion for sustainability. With that passion he took up the role of UNF’s first ever Assistant Director of Campus Sustainability. With the knowledge imparted to him by Dr. Thomas Henry Culhane he gained a multifaceted understanding of food, energy, and water which he uses in his role today.William stands in front of a lakehttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2026/alumni-spotlight_william-mcmahon.aspxAlumni Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/katia-campus-alumni-spotlight.aspxWhen Katia Aldana Campos reflects on her journey, one theme flows through every chapter of her story: water. From her early days studying civil engineering in Colombia to her current role as an Engineering Designer III Water, Katia has built a career focused on protecting one of the planet’s most essential—and finite—resources.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:08:28 Katia Aldana Campos: Alumni SpotlightWhen Katia Aldana Campos reflects on her journey, one theme flows through every chapter of her story: water. From her early days studying civil engineering in Colombia to her current role as an Engineering Designer III Water, Katia has built a career focused on protecting one of the planet’s most essential—and finite—resources.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/katia-campus-alumni-spotlight.aspxAlumni Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/hannah-alumni-spotlight.aspxHannah Nistler, a PCGS alumna, built a career advancing sustainability at the municipal level. Before starting her master’s degree, she gained hands-on experience through initiatives like We Are Neutral. She also worked on projects with USF St. Petersburg, during her undergrad, building her understanding of community-focused sustainability.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:33:50 Hannah Nistler - Alumni SpotlightHannah Nistler, a PCGS alumna, built a career advancing sustainability at the municipal level. Before starting her master’s degree, she gained hands-on experience through initiatives like We Are Neutral. She also worked on projects with USF St. Petersburg, during her undergrad, building her understanding of community-focused sustainability.hannah with a treehttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/hannah-alumni-spotlight.aspxAlumni Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/amanda-kardosh-alumni-spotlight.aspxWhen Amanda talks sustainability, she speaks with the clarity of someone who watched the field evolve for more than two decades. Today, she leads sustainability at Bloomin’ Brands, the company behind Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Her passion began long before ESG became a corporate priority.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:47:35 Amanda Kardosh - Alumni SpotlightWhen Amanda talks sustainability, she speaks with the clarity of someone who watched the field evolve for more than two decades. Today, she leads sustainability at Bloomin’ Brands, the company behind Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Her passion began long before ESG became a corporate priority.Amanda profile picturehttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/amanda-kardosh-alumni-spotlight.aspxAlumni Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/pcgs-attends-going-green-conference.aspxActing Dean, Dr. George Philippidis, joined global experts at the Annual Airports Going Green Conference to discuss the future of sustainable aviation fuel. PCGS students and alumni, including City of Tampa Sustainability Officer Kayla Caselli, also participated, showcasing the college’s leadership in advancing real-world sustainability solutions.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:31:30 USF Patel College explores the future of sustainable aviation fuel at the annual Airports Going Green ConferenceActing Dean, Dr. George Philippidis, joined global experts at the Annual Airports Going Green Conference to discuss the future of sustainable aviation fuel. PCGS students and alumni, including City of Tampa Sustainability Officer Kayla Caselli, also participated, showcasing the college’s leadership in advancing real-world sustainability solutions.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/pcgs-attends-going-green-conference.aspxAlumni Highlights,Faculty News,Global Sustainability Newshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/alumni-spotlight-kayla-caselli.aspxWhen Kayla Caselli first began her master’s degree in Global Sustainability, she didn’t imagine her career path would lead to the frontlines of sustainability planning in one of Florida’s largest cities. At Patel, Caselli was immersed in a learning environment that blended global perspectives, innovative thinking, and hands-on opportunities.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:21:17 Alumni Spotlight: Kayla CaselliWhen Kayla Caselli first began her master’s degree in Global Sustainability, she didn’t imagine her career path would lead to the frontlines of sustainability planning in one of Florida’s largest cities. At Patel, Caselli was immersed in a learning environment that blended global perspectives, innovative thinking, and hands-on opportunities.Kayla Caselli https://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/alumni-spotlight-kayla-caselli.aspxAlumni Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/alumni-spotlight-ericka-leigh.aspxEricka Leigh, 2015 PCGS graduate, has built a unique career at the intersection of sustainable fashion and agriculture. While at Patel, she focused on cotton research, learning about the environmental impacts and its connection to industrial agriculture.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:47:11 Alumni Spotlight: Ericka LeighEricka Leigh, 2015 PCGS graduate, has built a unique career at the intersection of sustainable fashion and agriculture. While at Patel, she focused on cotton research, learning about the environmental impacts and its connection to industrial agriculture.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/alumni-spotlight-ericka-leigh.aspxAlumni Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/williammcmahonunf.aspxWilliam McMahon, a proud USF alumnus, graduated in August 2024 with a master's in sustainability from the Patel College of Sustainability (PCGS). After a thorough job search, he applied for a position at the University of North Florida (UNF) and was appointed Assistant Director of Campus Sustainability.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:46:55 William McMahon: Leading Sustainability at UNFWilliam McMahon, a proud USF alumnus, graduated in August 2024 with a master's in sustainability from the Patel College of Sustainability (PCGS). After a thorough job search, he applied for a position at the University of North Florida (UNF) and was appointed Assistant Director of Campus Sustainability.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/pcgs/news/2025/williammcmahonunf.aspxAlumni Highlights