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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
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
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
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鈥檚 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
Anthony Halcyon, Senior Environmental Scientist, shared his personal journey from protecting Florida鈥檚 water resources to joining global research expeditions in Montenegro, where he helped document one of the last wild rivers. He reminded us that conservation is about listening to people, understanding local realities, and finding shared solutions.
November 3, 2025Events
The MARS Project focuses on growing plants for food and human interface in controlled environments such as off-grid autonomous growing units on Earth, the International Space Station (ISS), and in Moon and Mars colonies. The MARS Project was conceptualized by Dr. Joseph W. Dorsey and conducted in conjunction with the University of East London (UEL).
November 3, 2025Events, Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Speaker Series - Dr deChant
On Wednesday, October 15th, the Sustainability Speaker Series featured Dr. Dell deChant, an instructor in the Department of Religious Studies at the 色色研究所. Dr. deChant also leads the USF Food Sovereignty Group and works closely with the New Port Richey FarmNet, where he promotes sustainable, community-based food practices.
October 28, 2025Events
Tampa International Airport鈥檚 Green Strategy
Last Friday, April 25th, graduate students from the 色色研究所鈥檚 Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) presented an evaluation project for Tampa International Airport鈥檚 (TPA) progress toward its 10-year Sustainability Management Plan (SMP).
May 28, 2025Events, Global Sustainability News
Sustainability Career Fair & Partnership Expo: A Resounding Success
On April 3, 2025, the Patel College of Global Sustainability and USF鈥檚 Career & Professional Development hosted the first university-wide Sustainability Career Fair & Expo, drawing 100+ attendees from seven colleges and nearly 20 top industry partners.
April 22, 2025Events, Global Sustainability News