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USF Pollution Prevention Team Visits Florida Ave Brewing
Professors 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.
October 6, 2026Events, Global Sustainability News
PCGS explores TampaWell Food Pharmacy and Community Garden
PCGS 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.
October 6, 2026Events, Global Sustainability News
Sustainability Speaker Series explores the climate challenge through a social science lens
The 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.
September 21, 2026Events
PCGS at the Economy for the Common Good International Conference
Professor 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.
July 6, 2026Events, Student Spotlight
EarthRISE Developers Academy
NASA 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.
June 25, 2026Events
Sustainability in Action: Cassie Cordova Shares Real-World Insights from the City of Clearwater
On 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.
April 27, 2026Events
PCGS Students Experience Sustainability in Action at Goodwill
PCGS 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.
April 6, 2026Events
ESG Students Explore Sustainability in Action at Mosaic Biosciences
On 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.
April 3, 2026Events
Dean Philippidis Greets New USF President Limayem at Fulbright Celebration, where PCGS Student and Fulbright Scholar Tasnim Diana was recognized
The 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.
March 5, 2026Events
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
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
PCGS Host 2nd University-wide Sustainability Career Fair and Expo
On November 12, 2025, the Patel College of Global Sustainability hosted the second university-wide Sustainability Career Fair & Expo, in collaboration with USF’s Center for Career & Professional Development. Building on the success of the inaugural April event, the fair served as a pivotal opportunity for sustainability-focused students across campus.
December 2, 2025Events