Lacie Blankenship

  • Reminder: Thanksgiving Break Campus Dining hours

    Reminder: Thanksgiving Break Campus Dining hours

    Campus Dining will operate on a modified schedule for Thanksgiving Break. All Munchie Marts (Highland, Kissam, and Common Grounds) will close at 10 p.m. on Nov. 20 and Nov.21. Highland’s Hotline Kitchen and VandyCart will also close starting Nov. 20. Most dining halls are closed Nov. 22–29, with regular operations… Read More

    Nov. 19, 2025

  • Pictured: Graphic stating the details of Vanderbilt Campus Dining's annual Midnight Breakfast.

    Save the Date: Campus Dining to host annual Midnight Breakfast on December 4

    Vanderbilt Campus Dining will host its annual Midnight Breakfast event on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Rand Dining Hall. Midnight Breakfast, a beloved Vanderbilt Campus Dining tradition, offers students a late-night study break as they transition from classes to final exams. Featuring a selection… Read More

    Nov. 18, 2025

  • Pictured: Image is split of two photos from the 2025 Fall Staff Assembly; top is the Campus Dining Training team and bottom is James Knight. Both photos show the Campus Dining staff with Chancellor Diermeier and Sydney Savion.

    Vanderbilt Campus Dining staff recognized with Innovation and Professional Excellence awards at 2025 Fall Staff Assembly

    Vanderbilt Campus Dining is proud to celebrate the recognition of four staff members with Excellence Awards at the 2025 Fall Staff Assembly. The Campus Dining Training Team, Chef Doug Best, Chef Kriska Nagle and Emily Svennevik, registered dietitian, was recognized with the Innovation Excellence Award for their creative approach… Read More

    Oct. 31, 2025

  • Pictured: A graphic promoting the Vanderbilt Campus Dining Deck the Halls event.

    Deck the Halls: A new Vanderbilt Campus Dining tradition

    The holiday season is quickly approaching, and Vanderbilt Campus Dining is excited to kick off campus festivities with a tradition in the making. The first annual Deck the Halls at Café Carmichael will be held on Sunday, November 2, starting at 4 p.m.   “The holidays are about… Read More

    Oct. 28, 2025

  • Pictured: Vanderbilt students gather at the Campus Dining Rand Farmers Market to shop for strawberries.

    Rand Farmers Market: From farm to campus & the MCURC Annual Meeting

    Vanderbilt Campus Dining welcomes the return of the Rand Farmers Market on Wednesday, October 16, inviting the campus community to enjoy the sights, flavors and spirit of the fall season. This year’s market coincides with Vanderbilt’s hosting of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative’s 12th Annual All-Member Meeting, a… Read More

    Oct. 13, 2025