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 2025 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.
Latest News & Updates
GW Dining Welcomed Chicago-based Chef Zubair Mohajir to campus for Ramadan Iftar Celebrations (GW Today)
March 5, 2026
GW Dining welcomed Chicago-based chef Zubair Mohajir to campus for two special Ramadan iftar celebrations as part of our Celebrity Chef Series. Students gathered at Shenkman and Pelham Dining Halls to share a meal, experience the flavors of South Asian cuisine and hear about Chef Mohajir’s culinary journey.
GW Among Over 50 Universities Pledging to Boost Nutrition Education in Medical School (The Washington Post)
March 5, 2026
Over 50 medical schools across the United States, including GW, pledged to boost their nutrition education. These schools will assess their current curriculum and post plans for reaching roughly 40 hours of nutrition education or an equivalent starting this coming fall.
A Better Chesapeake Bay Demands Realistic Look At Farm Pollution. GFI's Caitlin Grady Shares Research That Predicts Regions Nutrient Future (Baynet)
March 3, 2026
The article argues that meaningfully improving the Chesapeake Bay requires confronting the reality that agricultural nutrient pollution—especially from farms—remains the largest and most stubborn source of contamination. GFI's Caitlin Grady shares her research and insights.
