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10th Year Anniversary Celebration Media Gallery
Experience the moments of our three-day tenth-year anniversary celebration and alumni conference that included insightful keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, and memorable entertainment and networking opportunities.
November 9, 2023Events
Alumni Spotlight - Kristi Strazzullo
Kristi Strazzullo, 30, is the Director of Sustainability Programs at The Sustany Foundation. Her focus in 2023 includes forging strategic partnerships, leading the Tampa Bay Sustainable Business Awards, and developing a carbon offset program.
October 30, 2023Alumni Highlights
PCGS student wins pitch competition with 'Spiral Farms' project
PCGS student Dylan Wilbar won first prize and $1,000 in the Sustainability Pitch Competition that was organized by USF's Muma College of Business Nault Center for Entrepreneurship competition on Oct. 20. The idea stemmed from his work abroad.
October 25, 2023Student Spotlight
Sustainability Speaker Series - Buck Rollings, Urban Forestry
Join us for an enlightening journey into the heart of sustainability and environmental consciousness. This installment of the series introduces you to arborist Buck Rollings. Hear him discuss trees, urban forestry, and sustainability.
October 1, 2023Events
Sustainability Speaker Series Maryann and Sonny Bishop, Rosebud Continuum
If you missed Maryann and Sonny Bishop's Sustainability Speaker Series talk on the Rosebud Continuum and their sustainability journey, we invite you to explore their insights.
October 1, 2023Events
Sustainability Speaker Series - Michael and Deborah Kozdras
Did you miss last week's sustainability speaker series? Don't worry, you can catch up on the engaging insights from our experts, Deborah and Michael Kozdras. Learn more about their practical tips and inspiring stories on renewable energy, energy security, grid stability and resilience.
September 1, 2023Events
Two USF PCGS students receive Florida Green Building Coalition scholarships for 2023
Two USF PCGS students in the global sustainability master of science program are among the recipients of this year’s scholarships awarded by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)
August 17, 2023Student Spotlight
Sharing hope and sustainability strategies in Ghana
Join Patel College of Global Sustainability graduate student Nathan Lafata at the Ghana National College as he educates high school students about biodigesters and the importance of the water, energy, food, and waste nexus. Nathan recounts why he chose this project and the impact the students have had on his life.
August 3, 2023Global Sustainability News
Update: Solar C³ITIES Solutions, Co-founded by Dr. T.H. Culhane, Wins Multiple Awards at the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards.
Solar C³ITIES Solutions, an organization founded by PCGS Climate Concentration Director, Dr. T.H. Culhane, focused on promoting sustainable solutions through biogas, has won four awards in three categories at the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards, organized by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association and the World Biogas Association
April 26, 2023Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. George Philippidis
Dr. George Philippidis is the Associate Dean for Research and Director of Sustainable Energy at USF’s Patel College of Global Sustainability. With his prolific background in sustainability research and education, he has been making significant contributions for a cleaner lower-carbon environment.
April 26, 2023Faculty News
Sustainability Podcast: Sustainability Nuggets with PCGS Alumni Rarosue Amaraibi and Tosin Folorunso
Grab your headphones as we are joining an engaging journey into the world of sustainability. Sustainability Nuggets is a podcast channel hosted by PCGS alumni Rarosue Amaraibi and Tosin Folorunso, who will introduce us to innovative projects and initiatives across the globe.
April 26, 2023Alumni Highlights
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor Proclaims April to be Earth Month at the Request of USF Patel College of Global Sustainability Students
“Every day is Earth Day.” PCGS graduate students have been working to institute an Earth Month Advocacy Global Initiative Center (EMAGIC) on campus to promote that sustainable mindset. As April has been declared Earth Month by Tampa’s mayor Jane Castor, success is on the horizon.
April 26, 2023Global Sustainability News