OXFORD, Miss. – Getting children to eat healthy meals can be a challenge, but a University of Mississippi nutrition expert says the task is simple and fun. Parents have all the power when it comes to making sure children have well-balanced nutrition, said Shannon FitzGerald, a registered dietitian and nutritionist at the Institute of ChildRead the story …
News You Can Use: Both Nutritious and Delicious
UM expert offers tips to help parents get their children to eat healthy, tasty foods
October 19, 2023 by
Fulbright Scholar Joins School of Applied Sciences
Al Juboori offers students insights into using data analytics in public health sector
January 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss – Ruaa Al Juboori has joined the University of Mississippi faculty with a goal of highlighting the impact data analytics can have in the public health field. Al Juboori, an assistant professor of public health and data analytics statistician with the university’s Institute of Child Nutrition, will teach biostatistics and global health classes.Read the story …
Institute of Child Nutrition Adapts to Continue Training
Center transitioned to offer virtual services nationally in wake of COVID-19
November 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Institute of Child Nutrition, part of the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi, has transitioned to offer extensive virtual services so it can continue supporting child nutrition professionals across the country. Historically, one of ICN’s largest outreach efforts has been face-to-face training for child nutrition professionals. The instituteRead the story …
Institute of Child Nutrition Expands Outreach, Impact
UM resource increases trainings, online offerings for school nutrition professionals
November 7, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Celebrating its 30th year of operation, the Institute of Child Nutrition at the University of Mississippi has issued an impact report showing huge growth in outreach aimed at training food service professionals in proper food preparation and nutrition for children nationwide. The Institute of Child Nutrition, or ICN, offers free training toRead the story …
Scholarship Allows Child Nutrition Program Director to Attend Training
Oklahoma recipient uses travel funds to attend session at UM Institute of Child Nutrition
September 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has awarded a Paul Schmitz Child Nutrition Scholarship to Kayla Steverson, a clinical dietician recently promoted to child nutrition program manager for public schools in Newcastle, Oklahoma, to attend the Orientation to School Nutrition Management course provided by the Institute of Child Nutrition. Created in 2005, the PaulRead the story …
Doctoral Student Wins School Nutrition Foundation Award
Prabhdeep Sandha to present work at group's annual conference in St. Louis
June 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The School Nutrition Foundation has awarded its Kathleen Stitt Award to Prabhdeep Sandha, a doctoral student in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi. “Each year, the Kathleen Stitt Award is presented to one graduate student or faculty member participating in the School Nutrition Showcase,” said PatriciaRead the story …
Pharmacy Students Receive Gateway to Research Scholarships
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education award encourages students to pursue careers in research
July 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Austin Fitts and Mary Paige Thrash, both rising second-year professional students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, have been named recipients of the Gateway to Research Scholarship by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education. The award provides students an opportunity to work on faculty-mentored research projects while improving their knowledge ofRead the story …
Food Service Management Institute Renamed Institute of Child Nutrition
UM center remains focused on providing resources and training to school lunch workers and managers
July 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s National Food Service Management Institute has changed its name and logo to the Institute of Child Nutrition, reflecting its mission to serve child nutrition programs across the country. As a part of the UM School of Applied Sciences, ICN is the only federally funded national center dedicated to childRead the story …
NFSMI Executive Director Addresses Global Child Nutrition Workshop
Katie Wilson to share the importance of establishing nutrition standards and education
May 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The head of the National Food Services Management Institute at the University of Mississippi is sharing her expertise in nutrition standards and education this month at a global conference. NFSMI Executive Director Katie Wilson is a featured presenter at the 2013 Global Child Nutrition Foundation’s World Food Forum, which runs May 20-24Read the story …
NFSMI Welcomes White House Chef
March 29, 2012 by
Sam Kass, White House Assistant Chef, spoke with school chefs, dieticians, and directors at the NFSMI Second Annual Major Cities Training Symposium at Ole Miss today. Video by Mary Stanton.