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SustainaBULLs in Flight: Going Green Conference
The Patel College鈥檚 participation in the Airports Going Green Conference reinforces USF鈥檚 leadership in advancing sustainability solutions for critical industries. Through research, partnerships, and education, PCGS continues to prepare future leaders to tackle global challenges in energy, water, food, and transportation.
November 5, 2025Alumni Highlights, Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
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
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
AI Meets Sustainability at 2025 Sustainability Leaders
Dr. Pradeep Haldar, professor and Director of Sustainable Business Concentration at the 爱污传媒鈥檚 Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS) leads panel discussion on "Sustainability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"
June 30, 2025Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Farewell Dean Parayil
Appointed in 2017 as the college鈥檚 fourth dean, Dr. Parayil remained true to his vision for PCGS as an incubator for sustainable innovation and a training ground for future sustainability leaders. Under his guidance, PCGS has proudly graduated over 100 students.
June 30, 2025Faculty News
Dr. Dorsey joins panel at 2025 Chalk Festival
At the 3rd Annual Tampa Bay Chalk Festival, families, artists, and environmental advocates gathered to explore the festival鈥檚 theme, "Our Watery Futures." A key highlight was the environmental panel hosted at the WADA ArtsXchange, featuring Dr. Joseph Dorsey.
June 6, 2025Faculty News, Global Sustainability News
Dr. T.H. Culhane Wins 2025 USF Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award
The Patel College of Global Sustainability is proud to announce that Dr. T.H. Culhane has been awarded the 2025 USF Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award. This prestigious honor, presented by USF Innovative Education and the Office of the Provost, recognizes Dr. Culhane鈥檚 outstanding contributions to online education, particularly in the field of sustainability.
May 6, 2025Faculty News
Harnessing the Power of Algae: Dr. George Philippidis Leads the Way in Sustainable Innovation
Dr. George Philippidis from the Patel College of Global Sustainability shared three published articles showcasing his research on algae. His work highlights the powerful role algae can play in improving environmental health and advancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
April 24, 2025Faculty News
Dr. Pradeep's Field Trip to TECO!
On February 18, 2025, Dr. Pradeep, who leads the sustainable business concentration at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, took his students, affectionately known as 鈥渃onsultants-in-training,鈥� on an engaging field trip to the Tampa Electric Company (TECO) Clean Energy Center, right across from their Manatee Viewing Center.
February 27, 2025Events, Faculty News
Dr. Philippidis speaks on Sustainable Natural Resources in Ecuador
In November 2024, Associate Dean George Philippidis was invited by Professor Valeria Ochoa-Herrera to visit Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Quito, Ecuador, and give a speech on the 鈥淒evelopment of Sustainable Natural Resources鈥�.
January 22, 2025Faculty News
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
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