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
GFI’s Stacy Dean and Harvard’s Sara Bleich on the Crucial Role of the Federal Nutrition Safety Net (JAMA Health Forum)
July 17, 2025
Current policies and actions that, taken as a whole, will weaken management, oversight, and funding of FNS programs and their positive impacts on nutrition.
Designing Dietary Guidance for Everyone: Q&A with Sameera Talegawkar
July 15, 2025
Dr. Sameera Talegawkar spoke with Priya Fielding-Singh about chairing the first Health Equity Working Group for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
Michigan’s School Meal Policies Help Keep Children Healthy and Local Farms in the Mix
July 8, 2025
Michigan State Superintendent, Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., shares why universal school meals programs are so important.
