College and university

Workforce

University of Mary Washington dining team mentors high school interns

The university was given an Employer of the Year award for its work with Start on Success, a program that aims to support high schoolers with disabilities.

Menu

Metz gives grab-and-go line a warm-weather refresh

The company’s revamped Chef Fresh Combos will be available to clients in the college, healthcare, corporate dining and K-12 segments.

The foodservice team wanted to create a “home away from home,” particularly for students who struggle with disordered eating.

The Sodexo-led cook-a-thon was the first “Big Soup” event held on a college campus.

The university has committed to offering 50% plant-based entrees by 2025.

This Japan-born chain has 500 units across Asia and in May launched franchising in the U.S. and Canada, with an eye on university settings.

Customers can choose from a variety of chicken sandwiches, including Nashville hot, BLT and plant based.

Grand prize winners of the association’s Loyal E. Horton, nutrition and sustainability awards will be revealed in July.

The university is teaming up with the Humane Society to achieve this goal.

“The Rot” will transition into a new building across campus next semester, but the old space holds many memories for students, alumni and foodservice staff.

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