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 Fall 2026 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.
Latest News & Updates
My University Course Connects Food With ... Everything (Longer Tables with José Andrés)
September 8, 2026
Jose Andreas talks about World on a Plate, a course created at GW in 2013. Public health, history, nutrition, diplomacy, national security, food touches all.
Barbara Kowalcyk Discusses Challenges Facing U.S. Outbreak Response Systems (Thought Catalog)
September 8, 2026
The CDC’s August update linked 11,458 illnesses across 20 states, at least 495 hospitalizations and 2 deaths to lettuce served at Taco Bell.
GFI and Swipe Out Hunger Publish New Case Study Exploring Campus Food Insecurity and Student-Centered Solutions
September 4, 2026
A brief from the Swipe Out Hunger Student Summit
