News Stories

Campus Dining has launched VanderBees, a new initiative that brings pollinators to the once-dormant Rand rooftop garden.  Under the guidance of Campus Dining’s master gardener Kip Bennett, two honeybee hives have been installed in the garden, supported by pollinator habitats designed to benefit native… Read More

VandyCakes are back and better than ever! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, marking a milestone or just want to surprise a friend, VandyCakes are the perfect way to share a sweet moment on campus. Simply place your order online or through the GET app, chose from a variety… Read More

Beginning Monday, August 25, Vanderbilt Campus Dining will introduce VandyCart, a mobile grocery ordering program designed to give students a fast, affordable, and flexible way to shop for groceries right on campus. Through the Transact Mobile Ordering app (integrated with Vanderbilt Single Sign-On), students can browse more than 150… Read More

Campus Dining is pleased to announce its fall 2025 Flex Meal Deal for Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students. A convenient option for those who wish to dine on campus, Flex Meals allow for quick and easy meal payment across Campus Dining’s award-winning network of 20 dining halls,… Read More

Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, Vanderbilt Campus Dining will offer optional Off-Campus Meal Plans designed to provide flexible, affordable access to meals on campus. These plans extend the convenience, flexibility and quality of Vanderbilt’s award-winning dining program to students living off-campus.   With multiple dining… Read More

Vanderbilt Campus Dining has released its operating schedule for Summer 2025. Students, faculty, and staff remaining on campus can expect modified hours across dining locations during May, June, and July.  Summer hours officially begin on Monday, May 12, 2025.  Rand Dining Center  Monday–Friday… Read More

This February, Vanderbilt Campus Dining’s Training Chef Doug Best took part in the 32nd annual Soup Sunday, a beloved Nashville tradition benefiting Our Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to providing medical evaluations and crisis counseling for children and families affected by child sexual abuse.  Read More

Vanderbilt Campus Dining, in collaboration with the Muslim Student Association (MSA), has developed an inclusive and comprehensive dining plan to support students observing Ramadan. This ensures that Muslim students on campus have access to nourishing and culturally authentic meals for Iftar and Suhoor. Read More

March marks National Nutrition Month at Vanderbilt, and Campus Dining is hosting a lineup of events for 2025 that celebrate healthy eating, community and culinary creativity. This year’s initiative, Food Connects Us, highlights the journey from local ingredients to the dining table. Read More

In an effort to prioritize the safety and well-being of the campus community, Vanderbilt Campus Dining is implementing proactive measures to maintain dining services during inclement weather. Read More