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
GW's School of Medicine Joins Initiative to Boost Mandatory Nutrition Education (GW Hatchet)
March 23, 2026
The School of Medicine & Health Sciences signed onto a nationwide Department of Health and Human Services initiative earlier this month to add mandatory nutrition education to school curricula starting next fall.
Students Celebrate Ramadan with Month of GW Community-Based Events from Raising Money for Food Aid to Iftars (GW Hatchet)
March 19, 2026
GW's Muslim Students Association hosted its annual programming to observe Ramadan, including themed iftars and multiple fundraisers in conjunction with student organizations.
GW Faculty Neal Barnard on Adopting Mandatory Nutrition Training in Medical Schools (Nutrition Insight)
March 19, 2026
GW's Neal Barnard shares his insights on adopting mandatory nutrition training in medical schools like GW. He notes to make it work, the key is to integrate nutrition into what faculty are already teaching.
