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
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.
A Spotlight on GW's Culinary Medicine Program (PBS Newshour)
January 4, 2026
PBS News Weekend highlighted GWs culinary medicine program and spoke to Timothy Harlan, who established the Center for Culinary Medicine, and Alicia Tucker, director of culinary medical education.
