A Course That Changes How You See the World, Starting With What You Eat (GW Today)


May 8, 2026

World On a Plate Course Paella

While many college courses ask students to analyze global challenges from a distance, one GW course invites them to start with something deeply familiar: What’s on your plate? World on a Plate, a course founded by renowned chef, humanitarian and activist José Andrés, HON ’14, challenges students to explore how food connects culture, policy, sustainability and equity.

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https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/course-changes-how-you-see-world-starting-what-you-eat