In 2002, the name of the Department of Nutrition and Foodservice Systems was officially changed to the Department of Nutrition.
Department Heads:
- Rosemary Wander (2002, continuing from Department of Nutrition and Foodservice Systems)
- Deborah Kipp (2003-2011)
- J. Lee Beverly (2012-2014)
- Ron F. Morrison (2015-2024)
- Lauren A. Haldeman (2024- )