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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
Alumni Spotlight: Kayla Caselli
When Kayla Caselli first began her master’s degree in Global Sustainability, she didn’t imagine her career path would lead to the frontlines of sustainability planning in one of Florida’s largest cities. At Patel, Caselli was immersed in a learning environment that blended global perspectives, innovative thinking, and hands-on opportunities.
October 28, 2025
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
SustainaBULLs in Flight: Going Green Conference
The Patel College’s participation in the Airports Going Green Conference reinforces USF’s 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.