Changing the World Through the Power of Food
The Global Food Institute
at the George Washington University
Powered by interdisciplinary research and teaching across policy, innovation, and humanity, the Global Food Institute at GW will work to transform people’s lives and the health of our planet.
Explore Our Courses & Minor in Food Leadership
Join the Global Food Institute’s transformative Food Leadership Minor and develop the expertise needed to drive sustainable change. Our 18-credit program blends classroom learning with immersive experiences in policy, innovation, nutrition, and sustainability, preparing you to tackle global food challenges.
Explore upcoming Spring 2027 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.
Latest News & Updates
GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh and Darcy Cherlin on the Hidden Costs of Food Assistance Cuts (STAT)
November 11, 2026
As high food costs and cuts to food assistance squeeze families' budgets, concerns are growing about whether low-income parents will be able to keep putting food on the table. GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh and Darcy Cherlin share in an op-ed how these financial pressures threaten to do more than increase hunger.
The Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention Shares its Annual Report
October 27, 2026
This report highlights the Center’s activities and achievements from July 2025 through June 2026 in advancing climate adaptation and disease prevention strategies through research, education, and collaboration.
José Andrés Guest-Edits 2026 Best American Food and Travel Writing
October 20, 2026
José Andrés Guest-Edits 2026 Best American Food and Travel Writing
