Kay Stearns Bruening

Kay Stearns Bruening is an American nutritionist and academic administrator serving as the associate dean of academic affairs at the Syracuse University David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics since 2023. She was previously an associate professor specializing in medical nutrition therapy and dietetics education.

Life Bruening completed a B.S. in biology from St. Lawrence University. She earned a M.S. in nutrition at the Syracuse University.

Bruening is a nutritionist specializing in medical nutrition therapy and dietetics education. She was an associate professor and the undergraduate director of the department of nutrition and food studies at the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University. On August 1, 2023, she succeeded Eileen Lantier as the Falk College associate dean of academic affairs. She oversees the program review, curriculum development, and accreditation of academic programs.