News Stories
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Campus Dining relaunches Get Well Meals through VandyCart for students feeling under the weather
Vanderbilt Campus Dining has relaunched its popular Get Well Meals program, making it easier than ever for students to order a comforting meal when they’re not feeling their best. Now available through VandyCart on the Transact Mobile app, the program allows students to conveniently request nourishing meal kits that… Read MoreOct. 23, 2025
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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 MoreOct. 13, 2025
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Fall 2025 dining upgrades
Vanderbilt Campus Dining is committed to serving up delicious and nutritious meal plan options across our network of dining halls, cafes, and Munchie Marts. Since the start of the fall semester, Vanderbilt Campus Dining has continued its collaboration with campus groups to upgrade the dining experience. Feedback from the … Read MoreOct. 13, 2025
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The Pub introduces new pickup system to improve service efficiency
Vanderbilt Campus Dining has introduced a new service model at The Pub at Overcup Oak to enhance order speed and efficiency for students. Previously, diners placed their order with a cashier and received a number while food runners delivered meals to tables. Beginning today, guests will… Read MoreOct. 13, 2025
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VanderBees Take Flight on the Rand Rooftop Garden
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 MoreSep. 11, 2025
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VandyCakes are Back!
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 MoreSep. 3, 2025
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VandyCart brings grocery shopping to campus with meal plan convenience
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 MoreAug. 21, 2025
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Flex Meal Deal returns for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students
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 MoreAug. 6, 2025
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Off-Campus Meal Plan for 2025-26
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 MoreMay. 30, 2025
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Summer Hours 2025
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 MoreMay. 6, 2025