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 Affiliate Faculty, Arielle Levites Shares the Benefits of Shabbat Dinner for Connection and Renewal (Templeton World Charity Foundation)
January 23, 2026
Through a research–practice partnership with OneTable, a team led by Dr. Arielle Levites, Managing Director at the Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education at The George Washington University, is investigating whether and how Shabbat dinners foster social connection and combat the epidemic of loneliness among young adults.
The real reason your children can’t avoid added sugar (Boston Globe)
January 22, 2026
In a new op-ed, GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh argues that reducing kids’ sugar intake requires changing the food environment itself — from marketing rules to school meals. Families can’t do this alone.
GW Selected for 2026 Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification (GW Today)
January 12, 2026
The George Washington University has earned the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
