Samford’s SDA has won this award three years in a row and seven times in the last 10 years. “This is no small feat,” said Suresh Mathews, chair of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Our students face strong competition from a number of outstanding universities and we are proud of this accomplishment.”
Involvement on campus is key to the Outstanding Student Association honor. “Our SDA is very involved on and off campus, which allowed us to win this award,” said Mimi West, president of Samford’s SDA and a senior nutrition and dietetics major.
Samford’s SDA has a long history of meaningful involvement on campus. The organization hosts an annual farmer’s market on campus and offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year. The SDA is committed to raising campus awareness about hunger, nutrition, physical activity, and hydration through a variety of on-campus activities and presentations.
Pat Terry, professor and food labs director in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, serves as faculty advisor for the Samford SDA.
Learn more about the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.