Department Updates

2024 Graduate Program Applications Open

September 14th, 2023

The Texas A&M University Graduate Program application is now open. The priority deadline for prospective Ph.D. students is December 1. No application fee for domestic Ph.D. applicants! Students accepted to the Nutrition Ph.D. program receive financial assistance through a Graduate Assistantship which includes tuition, fees, health insurance, and a competitive stipend. This financial support is…

DPD students at HEB

Upcoming DPD Orientation Meetings

August 28th, 2023

The Didactic Program in Dietetics Orientation meeting is offered twice in both the fall and spring semesters. The Fall 2023 meeting dates are: Prospective DPD students must attend one DPD Orientation during the semester that they are registered in the final required courses to meet eligibility requirements. Please contact Dr. Karen Beathard at [email protected] for more information.

Dr. David Threadgill in his lab

Dr. David Threadgill Named Department Head of Nutrition

December 1st, 2022

David Threadgill, Ph.D., has been appointed head of the Department of Nutrition in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. “We are proud that Dr. Threadgill will continue to lead the Department of Nutrition as we build on the tradition of Aggie leadership in nutrition innovation,” said Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., vice chancellor and dean for…