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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鈥攂ridging 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
From Law to Clean Energy: How Lujuan Wang Built a Purpose-Driven Career
Lujuan Wang, a PCGS alumni, is now working in U.S. clean energy sector by getting dual master's degrees from the 色色研究所 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.
March 30, 2026Alumni Highlights
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 色色研究所鈥檚 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
Building Communities with Purpose: Victoria Durand鈥檚 Journey in Sustainability
Victoria 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.
February 23, 2026Alumni Highlights
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 鈥淎ndy鈥 Seepaul during the Patel College of Global Sustainability鈥檚 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
Learning Sustainability Where It Happens: PCGS Students Visit Tampa International Airport
Students 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.
February 10, 2026Global Sustainability News
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, 2026Faculty News
Alumni Spotlight - William McMahon
Even before William had graduated from USF, he had a passion for sustainability. With that passion he took up the role of UNF鈥檚 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.
January 29, 2026Alumni Highlights