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G.S.U. Department of Nutrition

Welcome to the GSU Department of Nutrition page! Follow us for all things nutrition and more! Empowering Futures: Elevate Your Path in Nutrition with Us!

Within the esteemed Department of Nutrition, we are committed to providing an exceptional academic experience that sets you toward professional excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics. Our comprehensive offerings encompass:
- Undergraduate programs: BS in Nutrition, Nutrition Science, and Nutrition and Wellness pathways.
- Graduate programs: online MS in Nutrition Science, Coordinated Program, inclu

ding didactic learning and supervised dietetic internship, for aspiring dietitians, and Ph.D. program in Chemistry with a concentration in Nutrition.
- Certificate program: Health and Wellness Coach, accredited by NBC-HWC. What distinguishes our institution? It's our unwavering commitment to personalized guidance tailored to your unique aspirations. Our academic portfolio not only covers the foundational elements common to dietetics programs but also delves into specialized domains, including sports nutrition, entrepreneurial Nutrition, the science of Nutrition and aging, and advanced medical nutrition therapy. We offer graduate assistantships, research assistantships, and scholarships, so our student's minds are only busy with advancing their knowledge. Your future in Nutrition awaits. Join us, and together, let's shape a healthier world, one step at a time.

09/09/2026

📢 Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN for GA-FANS 2027!

Are you working on research, programs, initiatives, or innovative solutions related to food and nutrition security on college campuses? We want to hear from you!
Share your work at the 3rd annual GA-FANS Summit and join a growing community of students, researchers, campus leaders, and community partners coming together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and advance solutions.

📅 Submit by October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
📲 Submit your abstract through the link in bio or scan the QR code.

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09/03/2026

🔬 ASN Student Research Spotlight
We’re wrapping up our series highlighting Georgia State University Department of Nutrition students and faculty who presented their research at the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Annual Meeting!

This week, we’re featuring:
🔬 Sasha K. Fernandes�“Preliminary Findings on Dietary Fiber Intake and Cognitive Flexibility in Adult Women”

🔬 Nida I. Shaikh�“Evaluation of a Produce Prescription-Style Cooking Demonstration and Education Program on Food Bag Utilization Behaviors Among U.S. College Students: A Protocol”

🔬 Nida I. Shaikh and Melissa D. Olfert�“Understanding Halal vs. Halal-Certified Food Among Higher Education Dining and Pantry Personnel at U.S. Higher Education Institutions” and “Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Halal Food on U.S. Higher Education Institutions:
A Study on the Perspectives of Campus Food Services and Food Pantry Leadership”

We’re proud to celebrate their research and contributions to the field. 💙

Thank you to all of our students who represented the Department of Nutrition at ASN this year!

09/01/2026

📢 Save the Date — GA-FANS 2027!

We are excited to announce the 3rd GeorgiA Campus Food And Nutrition Security Solutions Summit (GA-FANS), taking place on March 2, 2027, at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.

GA-FANS is a collaborative “think-tank” event that brings together students, campus leaders, community partners, and others committed to advancing food and nutrition security across Georgia’s higher education campuses.

At the 2027 Summit, attendees will have opportunities to share ideas, explore gaps and needs, celebrate successes from across the state, and engage in dialogue aimed at advancing innovative solutions and fostering collaboration between academic and non-academic partners.

✨ Here are some highlights from the 2026 GA-FANS Summit, capturing the conversations, connections, and ideas that brought our community together.

Special thanks to Matt Pearl of Pearl Impact Videos for creating this recap!

📅 Save the Date: March 2, 2027
📍 Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

📝 Abstract submissions open September 7, 2026.
🎟️ Registration opens November 1, 2026.

Stay tuned for more information!

Follow for GA-FANS 2027 updates.

Please share this announcement with your networks. None of us solves this complex crisis alone — together, we find actionable solutions.

08/31/2026

🍎 Considering a major in Nutrition? Come learn more about the Department of Nutrition at Georgia State University!

Join us for our Nutrition Undergraduate Open House to learn more about the Nutrition major, certificate options, career and graduate school pathways, student opportunities, and resources available to you.

We’d love to see you there 💙

08/26/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Department of Nutrition!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Liz Ludwig-Borycz to Georgia State University as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition.

Dr. Ludwig-Borycz brings an interdisciplinary background in nutritional epidemiology, global health, and climate change and health equity. Her research explores the connections between food insecurity, diet quality, health disparities, chronic disease, cognitive aging, and sustainable diets.

Welcome to GSU Nutrition, Dr. Ludwig-Borycz! 💙

08/24/2026

🍂 Welcome Back, Panthers!

The first day of the Fall 2026 semester is here! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome our students, faculty, and staff back to another semester of learning, research, connection, and growth.

Here’s to a great semester ahead! 💙

08/17/2026

🔬 ASN Student Research Spotlight
We’re continuing our series highlighting Georgia State University Department of Nutrition students who presented their research at the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Annual Meeting!

This week, we’re featuring:

🔬 Cameron M. McCarthy�“A Mixed-Berry Diet Modulates Angiotensin II-Induced Cardiac Remodeling in a Chamber-Specific Manner”

🔬 Warda Elamad�“High-Fat Diet Exposes Sex-Specific Metabolic Effects of Early Life Stress”

🔬 Jessica P. Danh�“Temporal Antioxidant Enzyme Alterations in the Distal Colon During Angiotensin II-Induced Hypertension: Modulation by a Mixed-Berry Diet”

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting more of our ASN presenters! 💙

08/14/2026

🎓 Welcome, Fall 2026 Cohorts!

We’re excited to welcome the newest students joining the Georgia State University Department of Nutrition’s Coordinated Program!

Our Fall 2026 Incoming Cohorts ###VII and PT-VI recently gathered with Nutrition faculty for orientation and the start of their journey through the program.

Welcome to the GSU Nutrition community! 💙🐾

08/13/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Aron Csuti!

We’re excited to celebrate Ph.D. student Aron Csuti, a student in Georgia State University’s Ph.D. in Chemistry with a concentration in Nutritional Sciences, on receiving the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Doctoral Scholars Fellowship.

The fellowship provides $20,000 per year for three years, along with support to attend the annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring. The SREB Doctoral Scholars Program supports doctoral students in completing their degrees and pursuing careers in higher education.

Congratulations, Aron 💙

08/10/2026

🎉 ASN Student Research Spotlight 🎉

We’re continuing our series highlighting Georgia State University Department of Nutrition students who presented their research at the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Annual Meeting!

This week, we’re featuring:

🔬 Azeezat Abdus-Salam
“Mixed-Berry Supplementation Modulates Angiotensin II-Induced Hepatic Inflammatory and Fibrogenic Pathways in Rats”

🔬 Jamilah Wells
“Wild Blueberry Supplementation Attenuates Western Diet-Induced Renal Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Signaling”

🔬 Amina Aliou Dewa
“Effects of Berry Consumption on Skeletal Muscle Redox and Atrophy Signaling”
Congratulations to Azeezat, Jamilah, and Amina on sharing your research on a national stage and representing GSU Nutrition! We’re proud to celebrate your hard work and contributions to nutrition research. 🧡

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting more of our ASN presenters!

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