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University of Washington launches Bachelor of Science in Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health in autumn 2026
September 16, 2026
New degree option expands opportunities for students interested in health professions, nutrition, food systems, public health, and research, while building on the success of the existing FSNH major. Beginning in autumn 2026, the University of Washington will offer a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH), giving students a new degree...
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Why the first 1,000 days matter for expecting mothers and babies
August 27, 2026 | KIRO 7
UW’s Judy Simon spoke with KIRO news about the importance of nutrition and its impact on a child’s nuerodevelopment. According to Simon, several nutrients are especially important during pregnancy, including folate, also known as vitamin B9, along with iron and zinc. She also highlighted choline, iodine and omega-3 fatty acids, which help support early brain development.
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Celebrating class of 2026 MPH, MS, PhD, and GCPD program graduates
August 24, 2026
Congratulations to students completing Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health graduate programs in 2026. Students from the Master of Public Health, Master of Science, PhD, and Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD) were celebrated in a ceremony on Aug. 21 held at the University of Washington wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House. The event included a reception and...
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UW Food Systems students and faculty showcase research and earn recognition at national conferences
August 10, 2026
University of Washington Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH) students shared their research, connected with leading scientists, and celebrated one another’s accomplishments at the American Society of Nutrition’s 2026 conference. The conference provided an opportunity for students to present research about food security, nutrition interventions, and the gut microbiome while engaging with other researchers also...
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Washington households continue to face food insecurity amid rising costs and uncertain federal support, WAFOOD6 survey finds
July 22, 2026
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington households are grappling with the sustained pressure of rising prices, strained food budgets and growing uncertainty about federal food assistance programs, according to the sixth wave of the Washington State Food Security Survey (WAFOOD6). The survey, a partnership between the University of Washington, Washington State University and Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), gathered responses from 5,717 Washington households between March and April 2026.
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Food Systems students recognized for leadership and service
June 8, 2026
Congratulations to Gabrielle Siros and Michaela Skloven, graduate students in the University of Washington Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH) Program, who have received 2026 leadership and service awards. Each year, faculty and students in our graduate program nominate two second-year master’s students who have made exceptional contributions to their cohort. Gabrielle Siros Carrie Cheney...
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Food Systems alumnus James Sherrell receives UW Excellence in Global Engagement Award
June 1, 2026
James Sherrell, a project manager at Harborview Medical Center’s EthnoMed and a graduate of the University of Washington Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Master of Public Health program in the School of Public Health, is the recipient of the 2026 University of Washington Excellence in Global Engagement Award. This award honors a UW community...
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Food Systems students receive 2026 School of Public Health Awards
June 1, 2026
Congratulations to Carmela Stewart and Norma Garfias Avila, University of Washington students in the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH) program, who have been awarded 2026 School of Public Health Excellence Awards. This year’s FSNH program recipients have demonstrated high academic achievement and have been inspirational among their peers, faculty mentors, and staff. Carmela Stewart...
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Food Systems faculty receive Distinguished Teaching Award for collaborative team teaching
May 13, 2026
By Kate Stringer Strengthening sustainable, healthy food systems requires countless people working together across professions, disciplines and geographies. Teaching the next generation how to do this work requires the same spirit of collaboration. That’s the perspective of University of Washington School of Public Health faculty Jennifer Otten, Marie Spiker, and Sarah Collier, who have approached...
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UW researchers launch ‘little free pantry’ mapping pilot, internet-connected pantries in Seattle
May 8, 2026 | UW News
Micropantries or community fridges throughout Seattle are the focus of a multi-disciplinary research team at UW which includes Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health faculty member Marie Spiker. This feature story by UW News highlights how the team is approaching data gathering to learn how much the pantries are used by placing weight and motion sensors.
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