University of New Hampshire MS Nutrition and Dietetics

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Maggie Dylewski Begis, the 2026 NHAND Dietetic Educator of the Year!🎉👏

Through innovative Medical Nutrition Therapy simulations, Dr. Begis creates meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that prepares students to be effective practitioners. She is also a dedicated mentor, guiding students through their undergraduate and master’s programs, while even extending her impact globally as a volunteer pediatric RD in Southeast Asia.

Our students finish up the program with an elective rotation—and this May we introduced an exciting new opportunity focused on women’s health 💛
Students expanded their knowledge and skills in areas like menopause and bone health while gaining experience providing nutrition education to patients.
The rotation culminated in a Be Well Series presentation, where students shared practical, evidence-based strategies to support women’s health across the lifespan.

🎓 Congratulations to the kind and compassionate MSND Class of 2026! 🎉

Over the past two years, you’ve shown what it means to truly learn together—lifting one another up, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, and bringing dedication and care to every class and rotation. Your kindness, support, and commitment have not only shaped your own journeys, but strengthened your entire community.

You’ve turned shared goals into shared success—and classmates into lifelong colleagues and friends.

Here’s to the growth you’ve achieved, the impact you’ve already made, and the meaningful work ahead!

Meet Caroline 🍐 Caroline is from Danbury, Connecticut and received a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Dietetics from the University of New Hampshire. Caroline is most interested in community nutrition. She had the opportunity to intern at the New Hampshire Food Bank in the fall where she taught Cooking Matters classes to older adults at chronic disease risk and participated in SNAP canvassing. We love having Caroline in our program because of her bright energy that lights up the room wherever she goes. Caroline will be an amazing dietitian in the future!

🏆 Congratulations to Dani, recipient of this years NHAND Outstanding Dietetic Student award!
Dani excels not only in academics and professional development, but in how she approaches every experience. She brings a consistently positive, thoughtful, and curious attitude to her coursework, rotations, and leadership roles. When faced with challenges—Dani responds with calm understanding, openness to new opportunities, and kind self‑advocacy. This recognition is so well deserved! 🌟

Last Thursday, our 2nd year MSND students had the opportunity to attend the annual NHAND conference! 🍎🥦✨

It was an incredible experience to connect with and learn from inspiring professionals in the nutrition field while expanding our knowledge through a variety of engaging lectures. From emerging insights on GLP-1s and renal nutrition to weight- and food-neutral approaches in pediatric care, nutrition in palliative care, and updates to the USDA Dietary Guidelines, there was so much to take away.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to grow, network, and continue shaping our future practice as dietitians! 💙

Meet Dani 🍑 Dani is from Southborough, MA and received a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition Services from Penn State University. Dani has a strong interest in the acute care setting and had the opportunity to intern at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, which is the only Level I Adult Trauma Center in New Hampshire! We love having Dani in our program because of her motivation and positivity. Dani is going to be an awesome clinical dietitian!!

Meet Sae 🍍 Sae is originally from San Mateo, CA and made it over to the East Coast to receive her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition: Dietetics here at the University of New Hampshire. Sae is currently interning at Portsmouth Regional Hospital where she is gaining more experience with clinical nutrition. We love having Sae in our program because of her radiating warmth and kindness. Sae is going to be an amazing dietitian in the future!

Meet Madi 🍎 Madi is from Bangor, ME and received a bachelor of science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree from the University of Maine. She is interested in oncology and renal nutrition specialties, and was able to intern at the Mass General Bringham Cancer Institute at Wentworth Douglass Hospital this past fall. We love having Madi in our program because of her big heart and kindness to everyone. Madi will take her skills to become a compassionate dietitian in the future!

A few weeks ago, the 2nd years had the opportunity to taste test a variety of Orgain oral nutrition supplements! It was so valuable to be able to taste products to assist in discussions with clients. Thank you Orgain! 🥛🌱