According to a new research study, eating two ounces of walnuts a day for 16 weeks improved self-reported mental health indicators in undergraduate university students. It was also protective against the negative effects of academic stress and improved long-term sleep quality. University life can be incredibly stressful, with 8 out of 10 students reporting regular bouts of stress and 61% seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, or other issues.[1] A new research study found that eating two ounces of walnuts a […]

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – One thing many across the globe can agree on is their love for food. That’s what gathered SEMO students together on Tuesday in Cape Girardeau as they offered foods from their own countries as part of the International Education Week. Students we talked with said this is a great way to educate others on some of the culture from their home. “I would like for people to see our traditional food, our sweets,” Issra Mrad […]

submitted Arda Tuhanioglu (top) and Surabhi Wason, both Ph.D. students in food science, won their oral presentation division contests at the Institute of Food Technologists conference. Arda Tuhanioglu and Surabhi Wason, both graduate students in food science, won competition awards at the recent Institute of Food Technologists First Event and Expo in Chicago. Tuhanioglu, a Ph.D. student advised by assistant professor Ali Ubeyitogullari, won the Sustainable Food Systems division oral contest. Wason, a Ph.D. student advised by […]