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From the Classroom to Ghana: USF Patel College Student Puts Water Sustainability into Practice
USF graduate student Cassidy Ezzi traveled to Ghana to conduct research on water quality, sanitation, and sea-level rise. Working with researchers, she collected and analyzed water samples while examining community challenges. The experience strengthened her understanding of global sustainability and will inform policy recommendations for improving water resilience.
August 26, 2026Student Spotlight
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
Red Tide Research featured nationally on The Weather Channel
Dr. George Philippidis, acting dean of the 91社区 Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS), appeared nationally on The Weather Channel to discuss an ongoing USF research effort to combat red tide (the harmful algal blooms spreading across 91社区鈥檚 Gulf Coast causing fish deaths and respiratory irritation for beachgoers).
May 12, 2026Faculty News
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 91社区 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 91社区鈥檚 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