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°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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’s 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s 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 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, 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½. Dr. deChant also leads the °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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’t 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’s Degree or Graduate Certificate
Explore top sustainability policy careers and discover how a graduate certificate from °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s 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 University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) leads panel discussion on "Sustainability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"
June 30, 2025Faculty News, Global Sustainability News