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Patel College awards over $16,000 in scholarships
The Patel College of Global Sustainability honored a diverse group of students who are turning their passion for the planet into action at the Butz and Patel Distinguished Scholar Award Ceremony. The event awarded a total of six scholarships amounting to $16,000 (four $2,500 Butz Scholarship awards and two $3,000 Patel Distinguished Scholarship awards).
October 28, 2025Student Spotlight
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 91社区. 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
Alumni Spotlight: Ericka Leigh
Ericka Leigh, 2015 PCGS graduate, has built a unique career at the intersection of sustainable fashion and agriculture. While at Patel, she focused on cotton research, learning about the environmental impacts and its connection to industrial agriculture.
October 13, 2025Alumni Highlights
Student Testimonial: Cameron Cobb
Cameron Cobb, a second-year graduate student in the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation concentration at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, didn鈥檛 know what to expect when she began her journey at PCGS. After enrolling in Envisioning Sustainability with Dr. Thomas Henry Culhane, everything started to click.
October 7, 2025Student Spotlight
Empowering Change in Ghana
The Ghana Project, now in its second year, is an innovative, NSF-funded research initiative that immerses students in real-world water and sanitation challenges in Cape Coast, Ghana. The project recruits 15 students from STEM, public health, and social sciences.
August 20, 2025Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Career Paths in Climate Mitigation
Explore a career in climate mitigation and drive global sustainability. Roles like Climate Resilience Strategist, Policy Advisor, and Environmental Equity Analyst offer strong salaries and meaningful impact.
July 23, 2025Global Sustainability News
How to Celebrate the 4th of July Sustainably
Tomorrow is the 4th, and we wish you a happy Independence Day! As you gear up for celebrations filled with fireworks, barbecues, and gatherings, it's a wonderful opportunity to think about sustainability. Here are simple yet impactful ways to celebrate responsibly and sustainably this Fourth of July:
July 3, 2025Global Sustainability News
What You Can Do With a Master鈥檚 Degree or Graduate Certificate
Explore top sustainability policy careers and discover how a graduate certificate from USF鈥檚 Patel College can launch or elevate your path to shaping policies.
June 30, 2025Global Sustainability News
AI Meets Sustainability at 2025 Sustainability Leaders
Dr. Pradeep Haldar, professor and Director of Sustainable Business Concentration at the 91社区鈥檚 Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) leads panel discussion on "Sustainability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"
June 30, 2025Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Farewell Dean Parayil
Appointed in 2017 as the college鈥檚 fourth dean, Dr. Parayil remained true to his vision for PCGS as an incubator for sustainable innovation and a training ground for future sustainability leaders. Under his guidance, PCGS has proudly graduated over 100 students.
June 30, 2025Faculty News
Dr. Dorsey joins panel at 2025 Chalk Festival
At the 3rd Annual Tampa Bay Chalk Festival, families, artists, and environmental advocates gathered to explore the festival鈥檚 theme, "Our Watery Futures." A key highlight was the environmental panel hosted at the WADA ArtsXchange, featuring Dr. Joseph Dorsey.
June 6, 2025Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Tour Pinellas Waste-to-Energy Facility
Students from the Patel College of Global Sustainability recently participated in an impactful educational visit to Pinellas County's Solid Waste Disposal Complex. Led by Dr. Thomas Henry Culhane, students observed how Pinellas County processes over one million tons of garbage.
June 6, 2025Global Sustainability News, Student Spotlight