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
Interrupting the Burden of Chronic Disease
December 2, 2025
Apurva Patel, the U.S. Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact Director at Novo Nordisk Inc., shares why Novo Nordisk launched The Interrupt—a place for like-minded organizations across the private and nonprofit sectors to bring about an integrated, whole health approach.
GFI's Stacy Dean on Upcoming SNAP Changes (NPR)
December 1, 2025
GFI's Stacy Dean shares concerns on current administration talking points suggesting a distorted view of the prevalence of SNAP recipients committing.
How Culinary Medicine Could Transform Healthcare: Q&A with Dr. Timothy Harlan on Bringing the Kitchen into Medical Education
November 25, 2025
Dr. Timothy Harlan—a chef turned physician, Associate Professor of Medicine at GW—reflects on how he became involved in culinary medicine, the evidence behind its impact, and what it could mean for the future of healthcare.
