February 2, 2023
Hunger is one of humanity’s oldest and most primal problems. Despite the vast scientific advances that have allowed us to eradicate smallpox, travel to the moon, and carry tiny computers in our pockets, we still haven’t figured out how to make sure everyone has enough food. The causes of hunger have always been complex, and they’re growing even more so in our increasingly interconnected world. The Purdue Center for Global Food Security (PCGFS) is dedicated to this enduring problem. With a new director, Sylvie Brouder, the Center is refreshing its role as a hub for interdisciplinary research and educational programming on food and nutrition security. After a period of quiescence during the pandemic, the Center will once again be abuzz with activity.
The Purdue Center for Global Food Security has a new Director to help continue its mission
February 23, 2021
Today, the World Food Prize Foundation released a powerful statement penned by 24 of its Laureates urging the Biden-Harris Administration to focus on alleviating hunger, poverty and malnutrition around the globe. “U.S. leadership is foundational if we are to transform food systems to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” said Lawrence Haddad, 2018 World Food Prize Laureate and Executive Director of Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. “Our food systems are moving us in the wrong directions: hunger levels are rising, child undernutrition levels are at severe risk of rising, obesity is increasing, we are off track to meet climate targets, biodiversity is being squandered, not enough decent jobs are being created and community resilience is being undermined. But this moment in time has created an opportunity for everyone to think and act differently: with ambition, with solidarity and with lasting impact.”
World Food Prize Laureates Urge U.S. President to Make Fighting Global Hunger a Top Priority
April 13, 2020
Due to the current global health situation, and with the safety and well-being of Fellows and Partners as the highest priority, the U.S. Department of State has postponed the 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship until summer 2021. Applicants for the 2020 Fellowship who were selected as Finalists and Alternates have been notified that they are eligible to defer their participation until summer 2021.
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February 5, 2020
Purdue University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Purdue University will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging Business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
July 8, 2019
Study highlights nitrogen efficiency gains in corn hybrids over 70 years
Study highlights nitrogen efficiency gains in corn hybrids over 70 years
June 27, 2019
July Fourth Tribute Honors 38 Distinguished Immigrants: Carnegie Corporation of New York released its annual list of Great Immigrants on June 27 in a salute to 38 naturalized citizens who strengthen America’s economy, enrich our culture and communities, and invigorate our democracy through their lives, their work, and their examples. The philanthropic foundation, its board of trustees and staff, invite Americans to help celebrate these distinguished individuals by participating in its online tribute titled “Great Immigrants, Great Americans.”
PCGFS Director Gebisa Ejeta named one of 2019 Great Immigrants by Carnegie Corporation
March 28, 2019
April 10-11 colloquium to bring 'front-line hunger fighters' to campus WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The number of malnourished people on the planet had been decreasing — but then something happened. Over a three-year period from 2015, the number of those impacted by hunger and food insecurity returned to levels not seen for a decade and jumped from about 785 million to 840 million. "This planet produces enough food for everyone to have an adequate diet, but we see hunger that has been on the upswing," said Gary R. Burniske, managing director of Purdue University's Center for Global Food Security. "Obviously, there is something that is not working right. So why are people still going hungry?"
June 21, 2018
The World Food Prize Foundation announced today that Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, 2009 World Food Prize Laureate, has assumed the position of Chair of the Laureate Selection Committee. As chair, Dr. Ejeta will direct the annual selection of the World Food Prize Laureate. Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn, president of the World Food Prize Foundation, said that Dr. Ejeta’s remarkable achievements have prepared him to assume this prestigious role.
The World Food Prize Names New Chair of Laureate Selection Committee
June 7, 2018
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University graduate students will discuss the “Future of Food Security” at the third annual Purdue Graduate Student Plant Science Symposium Aug. 2. The event is part of the Plant Science Symposia series sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDuPont.
April 9, 2018
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University celebrated the official start of its new Cooperative Technical Alliance Program with the Universidad Nacional de San Agustin (UNSA) with the launch of its initial flagship research and capacity building initiative: the Arequipa Nexus Institute for Food, Water, Energy, and the Environment. The celebration took place Monday (April 9) at Purdue.
Purdue, Peruvian University Kick Off Research and Innovation Alliance
