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Department History

History of UNCG Nutrition Department - 1927 photograph shows the Home Economics Building, as seen from McIver Street, an important part of department history.
This 1927 photograph shows the Home Economics Building, as seen from McIver Street. It is an important part of the history of the Department of Nutrition.

The Department of Food, Nutrition, and Food Service Management was formed in the School of Home Economics (later known as The School of Human Environmental Sciences and now part of the School of Health and Human Sciences).

In 1975 the School of Home Economics created six specialized departments, one of which was the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Food Service Management. The timeline below showcases the department history and its evolution.

2011

The department joins the School of Health and Human Sciences.

2002

The Department of Nutrition and Foodservice Systems becomes the Department of Nutrition.

1998

The Department of Food, Nutrition, and Food Service Management becomes the Department of Nutrition and Foodservice Systems.

1987

The School of Home Economics merges with the Department of Social Work to form the School of Human Environmental Sciences.

1975

The Department of Food, Nutrition, and Food Service Management is formed.

1972

The School of Home Economics is comprised of five divisions, including the Foods and Nutrition Division.