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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
Patel College awards $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, 2025Scholarships, Student Spotlight
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
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
Bee Better Planet: A Student-Led Mission to Save Our Pollinators
Diana Bellingshausen, a master鈥檚 student at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, is on a mission to make sustainability fun, tangible, and deeply rooted in community.
April 15, 2025Student Spotlight
A Visit to Publix: Exploring Sustainability at Terrace Ridge Plaza, Tampa
Phyu Sabai Mon recently joined her class on a field trip to the Publix at Terrace Ridge Plaza in Tampa. There, Sustainability Team Lead Dave shared insights into Publix鈥檚 environmental initiatives, giving students a closer look at the company鈥檚 commitment to sustainability.
April 8, 2025Events, Student Spotlight
Miguel Maysonet Receives Drake Scholarship for Climate Resilience
Miguel Maysonet, a Patel College of Global Sustainability student, was awarded a $3,000 Amy & Michael Drake Scholarship during a luncheon on March 20th. This scholarship supports students pursuing a Master of Arts or Science in sustainability. We spoke with Miguel about his feelings on receiving the scholarship and the effort that contributed to his success.
March 25, 2025Scholarships, Student Spotlight
PCGS student awarded Air & Waste Management Association Scholarship
On February 4th and 5th, Oeyemi Ijidale, a student at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, received a $500 scholarship in recognition of his contributions to Air & Waste Management. This honor was presented by The 91社区 Section during the 60th annual Air and Waste Conference and Exposition.
February 21, 2025Scholarships, Student Spotlight
Staff Spotlight - Savanna Marks - USF Hotnets Clarinetists
Savanna Marks is a proud USF bull and work study student here at the Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS). In her role here at PCGS she assists the academic services team, updates academic program information, and helps to implement scholarship programs for students.
December 9, 2024Student Spotlight
Stanislaus Khoss: KPB Internship - Sustaining Tomorrow鈥檚 Environment
Stanislaus Khoss came to Tampa, 91社区, to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in Global Sustainability at the PCGS. Landing an internship with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Stan now leads beach cleanups, beautification projects, and educational outreach activities in the Pinellas County.
October 25, 2024Student Spotlight
Internship Spotlight: Jirayu Saengthawee
Bas (Jirayu Saengthawee), a Sustainability Policy student from Thailand, is in his final semester at Patel College. He鈥檚 interning at Marin County Public Works, researching flood control policies and proposing sustainable solutions. Connect for insights and tips on securing internships.
September 10, 2024Student Spotlight