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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
Lauren Reilly - Alumni Spotlight
Lauren 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.
February 3, 2026Alumni Highlights
USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tide
Dr. 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.
January 29, 2026
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.