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
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.
GW's Barbara Kowalcyk Shares Insights on Impact of Food Agencies Cuts (Marketplace)
July 2, 2025
Barbara Kowalcyk at the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security at George Washington University shares insights of cuts to food agencies.
Food Justice Is Economic Justice: How a Box of Produce Can Rebuild Our Food System
July 1, 2025
Dion Dawson, the founder & Chief Dreamer of Dion’s Chicago Dream shares how with his organization, food assistance should be a launchpad—not a lifeline.
