Graduating Montana State student closes in on goal of becoming registered dietitian nutritionist

In the midst of a challenging situation, Savanna Delger isn't one to stand back and watch; she'd rather dive in and help. So, when her father was diagnosed with a kidney disease known as IgA nephropathy while she was in high school, Delger worked with a dietitian to come up with a nutrition plan to help him manage it and delay dialysis, she said.

Delger found that she really enjoyed the work. And, she said, it led her to dream of a career as a dietitian. On Friday, she'll take a significant step toward her career goal when she walks across the stage in Montana State University's Brick Breeden...