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Building Communities with Purpose: Victoria Durand’s Journey in Sustainability
Victoria Durand graduated in 2025 with a Master of Arts in Global Sustainability with a concentration in Sustainability Policy. Today, as a Planner with the Hillsborough County Planning Commission, she works behind the scenes, shaping long-range plans that influence how communities grow, move, and thrive over the next 10 to 20 years.
February 23, 2026Alumni Highlights
Science, Stewardship, and Climate-Smart Agriculture for a Changing World
Sustainable agriculture is about intentional decisions. That was the core message delivered by Dr. Ramdeo “Andy” Seepaul during the Patel College of Global Sustainability’s Sustainability Speaker Series. Dr. Seepaul challenged students to rethink sustainability as a deliberate balance between environmental stewardship, economic viability, and community well-being.
February 19, 2026Events
Learning Sustainability Where It Happens: PCGS Students Visit Tampa International Airport
Students enrolled in the ESG course at PCGS stepped outside the classroom and into the Tampa International Airport. The field trip led by PCGS faculty member, Dr. Pradeep Haldar, and the Sustainability & Resilience Program Director at TPA, Eric Caplan. The academic partnership between USF and TPA has now spanned nearly five years.
February 10, 2026Global Sustainability News
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.