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05/28/2026

"Not sure which health career path is right for you yet? 👀🩺

Nutrition might be closer than you think.

The Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN) at UNT Health is designed for students who want a strong science foundation, real‑world clinical relevance, and flexible career options in healthcare.

✨ Why consider clinical nutrition?
• Work directly with patients and healthcare teams
• Build expertise in disease prevention and treatment

If you’re passionate about health—but still figuring out how you want to make an impact—this could be your path. 🌱

05/21/2026

🌱 Rooted in Community, Growing Together 🌱
The DFW dietitian community recently came together for Nourish and Renew with UNT Health’s MSCN program—an uplifting space for connection, whole-person wellness, and sustainable self-care. 💚

Read highlights and reflections from the day:
🔗 https://www.unthealth.edu/newsroom/story/nourish_and_renew_retreat.html

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the MSLS class of 2026! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing what you do in the future.

05/12/2026

Meet Olanike A. Shamonda, one of our incoming Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition students!

She chose the program for its strong emphasis on clinical nutrition, research, and evidence‑based practice, and its focus on creating meaningful impact in patient care and community health as she works toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

🌱 Olanike hopes to work in clinical and community settings, with interests in chronic disease prevention, patient education, public health nutrition, and advancing health equity through research.

💬 Inspired by the quote, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” — Hippocrates, she believes deeply in the power of nutrition to support healing and well‑being.
We’re excited to welcome Olanike to the UNT Health community!

05/05/2026

🌿 Supporting those who care for others 🌿

Registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition professionals joined UNT Health’s upcoming Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN) program for Nourish and Renew, a wellness retreat focused on whole-person care, connection, and sustainable self-care. The event reflected the MSCN program’s commitment to professional growth, community, and the future of the nutrition workforce. 💚

04/23/2026

Did you know Food Service Manager is a common career pathway for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists? 🍽️✨

In this role, professionals move beyond individual nutrition care to lead food operations on a larger scale. Food Service Managers oversee menus, supervise teams, manage budgets, and ensure food safety in settings like hospitals, schools, and campus dining.
For Registered Dietitian Nutritionists interested in leadership, systems, and big picture impact, food service management offers a dynamic and rewarding path. 🌱

04/17/2026

Thinking about turning your passion for nutrition into a real healthcare career? 🍎

The UNT Health Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program is designed with students in mind. You’ll gain the clinical training, supervised practice, and leadership skills you need to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.

✅ A streamlined 22-month program
✅ Flexible online coursework with hands-on experiences
✅ A clear pathway into a fast-growing healthcare field

If you’re ready to make an impact on patient care, community health, and disease prevention through nutrition, this program works for YOU.

👉 Apply now: https://www.unthealth.edu/college-of-health-professions/ms-in-clinical-nutrition-starting-fall.html

04/14/2026

We're thrilled to share this piece published by the National Institutes of Health on the importance of programs like our MSLS program.

“The future of master’s-level education in lifestyle medicine is bright and rapidly evolving."

04/13/2026

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As we move into the spring season, we are grateful for the continued engagement and momentum across the Master of Science in Lifestyle Health Sciences and Coaching (MSLS) community. Our students, alumni, faculty, and partners are making meaningful contributions to advancing lifestyle medicine, healt...

04/10/2026

"📦✨ Big news! ✨📦

We’re thrilled to send out welcome packets to our very first cohort of students in the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program! 🎉

These talented future Registered Dietitians Nutritionists are officially starting their journey with us, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them into our community. Here’s to new beginnings and big impact in clinical nutrition! 🥗💙

04/03/2026

Meet Laura Bracken, a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition student who is returning to school with renewed purpose and passion. After earning her degree in Nutritional Sciences and spending several years raising her family and serving her community, Laura felt the time was right to pursue a dream she’s always held close to her heart. 💚

She chose the UNT Health program because of its strong focus on clinical nutrition and its supportive, collaborative environment—a place where she felt she could truly thrive.
Laura’s goal is to become a Registered Dietitian working in a clinical setting, with hopes of one day contributing to the field through both practice and academia.

Her reminder to herself (and others):
✨ “Keep going—this is your time.”

We’re so thrilled to have Laura in our program and can’t wait to see where her journey leads!