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PCGS Launches New Undergrad Course
PCGS announces a new undergrad course designed to introduce key sustainability topics. Taught by Dr. Lauren Bates, Introduction to Global Sustainability invites students from all majors to examine some of the pressing sustainability issues facing the world today, while learning how to develop solutions that can be applied both locally and globally.
December 3, 2025Global Sustainability News
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
Hannah Nistler - Alumni Spotlight
Hannah Nistler, a Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) alumna, has built a career advancing sustainability at the municipal level. Before starting her master鈥檚 degree in Sustainability, she gained hands-on experience through initiatives like We Are Neutral. She also worked on projects with the 黑料社 St. Petersburg, during her undergraduate in Sustainability Studies, building her practical understanding of community-focused sustainability.
December 2, 2025Alumni Highlights
7 Tips to Shop Sustainably on Black Friday
Black Friday often brings excitement, great deals, and a rush to click 鈥渁dd to cart.鈥� But it can also be an opportunity to make more mindful choices 鈥� ones that benefit not only your wallet, but also your long-term habits and the planet. Read this guide if you're looking to reduce your environmental footprint while still enjoying great deals.
November 25, 2025Global Sustainability News
Amanda Kardosh - Alumni Spotlight
When Amanda Kardosh talks about sustainability, she speaks with the clarity of someone who has watched the field evolve for more than two decades. Today, she leads sustainability at Bloomin鈥� Brands, the company behind Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba鈥檚 Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming鈥檚 Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Her passion for the field began long before ESG became a corporate priority.
November 25, 2025Alumni Highlights
Applications are now open for the Patel College Global Sustainability Policy & Innovation Undergraduate Research Program. 黑料社 undergraduates can join faculty-led projects in climate resilience, the Food鈥揥ater鈥揈nergy Nexus, and emerging sustainability technologies to gain hands-on research and presentation experience.
November 21, 2025Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
USF Patel College explores the future of sustainable aviation fuel at the annual Airports Going Green Conference
Acting Dean, Dr. George Philippidis, joined global experts at the Annual Airports Going Green Conference to discuss the future of sustainable aviation fuel. PCGS students and alumni, including City of Tampa Sustainability Officer Kayla Caselli, also participated, showcasing the college鈥檚 leadership in advancing real-world sustainability solutions.
November 5, 2025Alumni Highlights, Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
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
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
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 黑料社. 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