Nutrition Science & Dietetics News
Falk College Welcomes New Academic Department Chairs 2021-22
As preparations continue for the start of the 2021-22 academic year, Falk College welcomes two new academic department chairs. Dyane Watson, Chair, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy Dyane Watson, Professor of Practice, began her service as Chair of the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy in July 2021. Her areas of research include the adult couple relationship, the influence of margi…
Nutrition science student recognized for research impact with prestigious fellowship
A graduate student in the nutrition science program, is the recipient of the Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award. A prestigious award from the American Society for Nutrition that is presented to only three graduate students in the U.S. every year for research excellence.
2021 Student Research Winners
The Falk College Student Research Celebration is an annual event that takes place to highlight undergraduate and graduate student research projects Students submit posters for display and are judged by a committee of faculty, staff, and peers. Participants compete for educational funds to present their posters on a larger stage, to attend a conference to gain further insights into their respective…
Falk College honors faculty excellence in teaching, research, service
Three faculty members from Falk College's Departments of Nutrition and Food Studies and Public Health and the School of Social Work were honored for excellence in teaching, research, and service with 2021 Falk College Faculty of the Year Awards...
Falk students, faculty, staff honored at One University celebration
Several members of the Falk College community were recognized for excellence at the 2021 One University Awards including Dean Diane Lyden Murphy, Margaret Voss, Brooks Gump, Merril Silverstein, Claire Cooke '21, Brittany Kmush, David Larsen, and Pruthvi Kilaru '18, G'20...
Watch Falk College’s Commencement and Convocation Ceremonies
Congratulating the Class of 2021 for their achievements, Chancellor Kent Syverud delivered Commencement remarks in the stadium during the ceremony Saturday, May 22. Falk College also presented a live virtual Convocation at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 22…
Nutrition Student Awards 2021
Class of 2021 honored with Nutrition Science and Dietetics Awards The Nutrition Science and Dietetics in Falk College is pleased to recognize the outstanding work of its undergraduate and graduate students for excellence. Cassie Graves, CAS ‘21 Outstanding Dietetic Intern – Director’s Award The Outstanding Dietetic Intern – Director’s Award is given to a Dietetic Intern for outstanding accomplishm…
Congratulations Class of 2021!
Along with Dean Murphy, the entire Falk College community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, community partners and friends, congratulates the Class of 2021! Over the past several weeks, departments across Falk College honored student achievements...
Falk College announces the Evan Weissman Scholarship Fund
Professor Evan L. Weissman was a tireless advocate for equity in the food system. To honor his legacy and to continue the work he believed in so deeply, his family has created the Evan Weissman Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will defray tuition costs for food studies graduate students...
Margaret Voss Recieves Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professorship for Teaching Excellence
Margaret Voss, Ph.D., Falk College associate professor in the nutrition science and dietetics program, Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, is the recipient of the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professorship for Teaching Excellence in recognition of her teaching excellence and scholarship. Voss’ accomplishments will be honored during the 2021 One University Awards Ceremony scheduled for Fr…