S.T.A.R. is brand new training and peer to peer mentoring program designed specifically for managers/site-level supervisors. S.T.A.R. stands for Strategies, Training, Action Plans, and Resources. It is designed to help managers develop goals and best practices to improve program administration and operations through unique training, technical assistance, [Read More]

Oxford, Miss. – Congratulations to ICN graduate assistant, Prabhdeep Sandha, for receiving the Mead Johnson Nutrition/Research DPG Award at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2018 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Washington, DC in October.  Prabhdeep is a second year, Ph.D. student in [Read More]

ICN’s Executive Director, Dr. Aleshia Hall-Campbell, hosted 32 National Advisory Council members, USDA Headquarters staff, and ex-officio members to the Institute for the 2018 meeting held November 14-15.  The members were welcomed to campus by the University of Mississippi Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research and Sponsored Programs, [Read More]

ICN’s Applied Research Division (ARD) conducts research and develops resources to assist child nutrition professionals in the successful operation of their programs.Current ARD Research Projects:

Environmental Scan of Student Engagement Practices in Support of Child Nutrition Programs

The results of this project will be used to identify best practice strategies for successfully engaging students in school [Read More]

In response to a growing demand for culinary trainings and resources in school nutrition programs, ICN and USDA have collaborated on the the School Nutrition Culinary Institute (SNCI) initiative.  The SNCI aims to develop and disseminate culinary trainings and resources to support SN directors, managers/supervisors, [Read More]