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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

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

William McMahon: Leading Sustainability at UNF
William McMahon, a proud 91视频alumnus, graduated in August 2024 with a master's in sustainability from the Patel College of Sustainability (PCGS). After a thorough job search, he applied for a position at the University of North Florida (UNF) and was appointed Assistant Director of Campus Sustainability.
March 11, 2025Alumni Highlights

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

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 91视频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
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 91视频.
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鈥檚 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