News

National Dietitian Day

March 12, 2025

It's RDN Day! We're celebrating the work these important professionals do in our communities and healthcare system.


Talking Lifecycle Nutrition with UMN

March 13, 2025

Assistant Professor Aimee Tritt spoke with UMN about the importance of nutrition at each stage of the lifecycle


UMN DI Director Wins ACEND Award

February 18, 2025

Therese Liffrig, MPH, RDN, LD, Director of the UMN Dietetic Internship, has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award for DI programs in the West Central District.


How to boil the perfect egg

February 14, 2025

Professor Joanne Slavin spoke with the Associated Press about how to boil the perfect egg


Food Scientists in Minnesota

February 3, 2025

Department Head Job Ubbink spoke with the Star Tribune about the importance of food scientists in MN


Strategies for Healthy Eating

January 21, 2025

Our newest faculty member, Aimee Tritt, recently spoke with The New York Times about strategies for eating healthier in the New Year.


APHA Award

January 4, 2025

Dr. Abby Gold was selected for the 2024 Excellence In Dietary Guidance Award from The American Public Health Association | Food and Nutrition (FN) Section


Climate Literacy Day

November 13, 2024

November 14th is UMN's Climate Literacy Day


New Dairy Product Takes 1st Place

October 21, 2024

Our food science students earned top honors at the 2024 Dairy Management Inc. New Product Competition 


World Food Day 2024

October 16, 2024

Food Science Master's student Cecia Flores Sanchez is a perfect example of how food connects us across the globe. Read about her story and triumphs