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Florida Recycles Day 2024
On November 15, 2024, environmental leaders, businesses, and advocates gathered at the University of South Florida’s Patel College for Global Sustainability to celebrate Florida Recycles Day.
December 11, 2024Events
Dr. Culhane Takes on Morocco
Dr. Thomas Henry (T.H) Culhane, Concentration Director of the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation concentration at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, embarked on an exciting trip to Morocco aimed at promoting sustainable practices and technologies.
December 11, 2024Faculty News
William McMahon: Updates from Greenbuild
McMahon shares updates after being awarded a full ride scholarship to the annual U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) AND Greenbuild International conference and Expo for Greenbuild 2024 though the help of PCGS.
December 9, 2024Alumni Highlights
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
UEL Sustainability Research Institute joins PCGS for online Joint Symposium
Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) , University of East London (UEL) and the Royal Docklands Center for Sustainability held an online joint symposium to highlight applied sustainability projects.
October 30, 2024Alumni Highlights, Events, Faculty News
USF students take on sustainability project in Ghana
Two undergraduate students from the University of South Florida got the opportunity to travel to Cape Coast, Ghana to broaden their studies, conduct research and help address the water and sanitation problems In Cape Coast.
October 29, 2024Events
Stanislaus Khoss: KPB Internship - Sustaining Tomorrow’s Environment
Stanislaus Khoss came to Tampa, Florida, to pursue a master’s 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
Patel College of Global Sustainability Grad Awarded Scholarship for Greenbuild 2024
William McMahon, a Patel College of Global Sustainability graduate, has been awarded a full-ride scholarship to attend Greenbuild 2024 in Philadelphia this November. Thanks to USF PCGS, McMahon will engage with global green building professionals.
October 4, 2024Alumni Highlights
Dr. Culhane Presents At Fulbright & International Scholar Welcome Reception
Dr. Thomas Henry Culhane presented his poster "All in the Fulbright Family" at the Fulbright & International Scholar Welcome Reception. The event, held at the Patel Center for Global Solutions, celebrated international education and cultural exchange through the Fulbright Program.
September 11, 2024Faculty News
From Classroom to Career in Sustainability
PCGS alum XiaoXiao (Peggy) Li joins UniUni Logistics as an Operations Assistant, optimizing eco-friendly last-mile delivery. Her role focuses on reducing emissions and congestion, directly applying her sustainability education to real-world logistics solutions.
September 10, 2024Alumni Highlights
Internship Spotlight: Jirayu Saengthawee
Bas (Jirayu Saengthawee), a Sustainability Policy student from Thailand, is in his final semester at Patel College. He’s 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
Rehoming the PCGS Biodigester
After years of sitting proudly in the CGS 2nd floor lobby, the original Biodigester, built by Dr. Culhane and his PCGS students, is moving to CGS 134. This model will now reside in the classroom where students can learn firsthand how food waste turns into renewable energy.
September 9, 2024Faculty News