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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
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
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
Humanitarian Spotlight: PCGS Alum Aja Estro
PCGS Alum Aja Estro updates us: Their team is ready for hurricane season with swift emergency response. Local foster programs thrive, helping at-risk animals. Globally, the Chifundo Clinic in Malawi offers essential services. New programs will support families and pets in need.
August 19, 2024Alumni Highlights
Sustainability Speaker Series - Cassie Cordova
Cassie Cordova is the Sustainability Division Manager for the city of Clearwater. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida and earned a Masters in Global Sustainability from the University of South Florida.
November 13, 2023Alumni Highlights, Events
Alumni Spotlight - Kristi Strazzullo
Kristi Strazzullo, 30, is the Director of Sustainability Programs at The Sustany Foundation. Her focus in 2023 includes forging strategic partnerships, leading the Tampa Bay Sustainable Business Awards, and developing a carbon offset program.
October 30, 2023Alumni Highlights
Sustainability Podcast: Sustainability Nuggets with PCGS Alumni Rarosue Amaraibi and Tosin Folorunso
Grab your headphones as we are joining an engaging journey into the world of sustainability. Sustainability Nuggets is a podcast channel hosted by PCGS alumni Rarosue Amaraibi and Tosin Folorunso, who will introduce us to innovative projects and initiatives across the globe.
April 26, 2023Alumni Highlights
Alumni Spotlight: Ericka Leigh’s Sustainable Fashion and Textile Composting Business
Ericka Leigh graduated from the Patel College of Global Sustainability in December 2015 with a degree in Sustainability Tourism and a concentration in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. Ericka is currently involved in various sustainability projects, working with several local companies and organizations.
April 1, 2023Alumni Highlights
Alumni Spotlight: Winnie Mulamba
Winnie Mulamba was in the class of ‘19 at the Patel College of Global Sustainability with the academic concentration in Water Sustainability. Currently, Winnie is an Executive Director and is leading two sustainability collectives: Florida For Good (FFG) and B Tourism (BT), which are generating impacts on the local industry.
February 1, 2023Alumni Highlights
PCGS Alumna, Kaitlin Davis is Featured On Baynews9 with her Sustainable Work at Fat Beet Farm
“It’s definitely a labor of love”, said Kaitlin Davis, Patel College of Global Sustainability graduate with a concentration in Food Sustainability, about her current career at Fat Beet Farm. Fat Beet Farm focuses on sustainable farm-to-table products by using a hydroponics and aquaponics systems. The location also opened a kitchen and bakery to deliver food to visitors who crave for healthy and delicious farm to table meals.
February 1, 2023Alumni Highlights, Global Sustainability News, Scholarships