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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Meets Student Tastes for Unique Campus Experiences
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the 2025–2026 school year begins, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is responding to today's campus needs by listening closely and taking thoughtful action to align with each university's unique culture. From tailored food options to updated meal plans, Aramark shows that campus dining is about more than just meals—it's about building connection, community, and belonging. 'Students are telling us what matters to them, and we're responding in real time,' said Jack Donovan, President and CEO for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. 'It's not just about collecting data—it's about creating campus hospitality experiences that feel personal and purposeful and understanding students on a deeper level.' Aramark is reworking its entire suite of listening and survey tools to better capture the voice of the current student. These updates include retooled intuitive and student-friendly surveys that feature refined terminology and question design, as well as enhanced analytics and reporting capabilities. These improvements allow for sharper, more meaningful insights and faster, more effective responses to student needs. Culinary Innovation That Reflects Student Tastes Aramark is leading the way in culinary creativity with new concepts and partnerships that align with popular 'create-your-own" trends including: MEDI – A Mediterranean-inspired dining solution piloted in Spring 2025 and rolling out widely this fall, MEDI is affordable, flexible, and on-trend—earning high marks from students during pilot testing. Signature dishes include a Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowl, a Lamb Meatball Bowl, and a make-your-own option designed to satisfy individual preferences. Chef Grace Ramirez Partnership – In the fall 2025, Aramark's ongoing collaboration with Chef Grace Ramirez expands La Latina Cocina to bring Latin American flavors to campuses. Students will choose from signature and made-to-order plates, bowls, tacos, and more. One highlight is the El Choripán Platter—grilled chorizo with guasacaca, pickled cabbage, and cilantro crema on a roll, served with chili-lime chips. Campus Smokehouse – Campus Smokehouse is rooted in time-honored smoking techniques and bold ingredients. Guests will be offered slow-smoked BBQ staples like pulled pork, smoked chicken, saucy wings, and even smoky jackfruit for a plant-based option, and pair them with down-home sides including baked beans and country-style green beans. Dining Concepts That Foster Community Beyond the plate, Aramark is investing in spaces that foster belonging and support campus pride and affinity. The upcoming The Gathering Place ™, set to pilot in Spring 2026, is designed as a personalized campus space where students can celebrate traditions, build school spirit, and develop friendships. Restaurant DestiNATIONS continues to bring global cuisine to campus through rotating restaurant-style takeovers, offering both customizable and chef-curated options that enable students to explore the world through food. Rolling out throughout 2025-2026, REVIVE is a wellness-focused residential dining concept that nurtures mental, emotional, and physical health. With its 'Nourish to Flourish' philosophy, it offers a health-forward culinary program and a welcoming campus hub where everyone on campus can come to recharge, connect, and thrive through smart eating and community engagement. A Future Fueled by Insights Aramark has launched TrendScoop, a quarterly review of culinary, collegiate, and generational insights for both operators and campus partners. And this fall, the debut of StudentLounge ™—an online platform for asynchronous student feedback—will deepen the company's connection with its audience in ways that students are most comfortable providing feedback. Insights gleaned from Aramark's research show that students give the highest marks for flexibility, personalization, and convenience. To meet that need, Aramark has developed several solutions. Next Gen Meal Plans – 'Create Your Own' and 'Try Before You Buy' options put students in control, and a new graduate student meal program has been added to the suite of plans. These options give students the power to match personal preferences with meal plans that fit their lifestyles. Fingertip Tech Access – The next generation of campus dining web and app access will be rolling out via Collegiate Hospitality's new myDiningHub platform. Starting this fall, campuses will be upgrading their current websites, and the next phase will feature an app roll-out. Grab & Gather ™ – After a successful pilot program, Grab & Gather will be available for use at all Aramark Collegiate Hospitality accounts that offer mobile ordering for their retail locations. This small-scale catering solution bridges the gap between take-out and formal event catering in a way that is convenient and affordable for student campus groups' meetings and get-togethers. About Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is a premier provider for hospitality ecosystems in higher education, renowned for its commitment to the whole student and enhancing student life through exceptional culinary experiences and innovative dining solutions. With a presence in more than 275 colleges and universities, Collegiate Hospitality uses data driven consumer insights to curate experiences to meet the unique needs of each campus, fostering a vibrant community with diverse and inclusive dining offerings. This intentional integration of campus identity, world class hospitality, and professional opportunity provides a foundational path to student success. Connect with Collegiate Hospitality on LinkedIn. Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world's leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 16 countries around the world with food and facilities management. Because of our hospitality culture, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet.
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Launches MEDI: A New Mediterranean Dining Experience
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is launching MEDI, a new Mediterranean dining solution designed to bring the vibrant and healthy flavors of Mediterranean cuisine to campuses across the nation, it was announced today. Aramark's proprietary 2024 DiningStyles Survey found that Mediterranean cuisine ranks among the top three most commonly requested special diets by students and also ranks in the top five favorite cuisine requested by all survey respondents. 'We take listening seriously; it allows us to provide the hospitality our campuses deserve,' said Jack Donovan, President and CEO of Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. 'We have incredible culinary innovators, dietary experts, and field teams who all come together when we see the need for a new campus dining solution.' MEDI has already been successfully introduced at several pilot schools, including Assumption University, Holyoke Community College, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, University of Hartford, and Hardin-Simmons University. These institutions have embraced MEDI's unique offerings, providing students with a fresh dining experience. 'With the growing national popularity and demand for Mediterranean-inspired dining options, MEDI offers an on-trend, plant-forward, relatable, affordable, and flexible option for our guests,' said Chef Tim Zintz, Director of Culinary Development. 'Our pilot sites gave us the opportunity to tweak details and survey scores and comments confirmed the success of our new concept.' Menu Highlights MEDI's menu features a variety of bowls, salads, fresh produce, scratch dressings, grilled naan, and seasonal hummus. Signature dishes include the Chicken Shawarma Grain Bowl, Falafel Greek Salad, Lemon Curry Chicken Bowl, Gyro Wrap, and Lamb Meatball Bowl. Guests may also create their own meals with customizable options, starting with a base of fresh greens, grains, legumes, or grilled naan, and adding their choice of proteins, seasonal vegetables, and dressings. Sides and desserts include naan, falafel, baklava, and tahini chocolate chip cookies. Feedback from students at pilot schools has been overwhelmingly positive. In particular, menu flavors and the ability to customize were highly rated. 'The MEDI concept has been a wonderful, flavorful, and healthy experience at Assumption. It brings a new, and creative option to our dining experience and opens the menu of possibilities,' said George F. Kuntz III, Director of Student Engagement and Leadership at Assumption University. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans and legumes, and healthy fats like those found in olive oil, nuts, and seeds. Research has shown a connection between long term adherence to the Mediterranean diet and a reduction in the risk of chronic diseases and an increase in longevity. About Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is a premier provider for hospitality ecosystems in higher education, renowned for its commitment to the whole student and enhancing student life through exceptional culinary experiences and innovative dining solutions. With a presence in more than 275 colleges and universities, Collegiate Hospitality uses data driven consumer insights to curate experiences to meet the unique needs of each campus, fostering a vibrant community with diverse and inclusive dining offerings. This intentional integration of campus identity, world class hospitality, and professional opportunity provides a foundational path to student success. Connect with Collegiate Hospitality on LinkedIn. About Aramark Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world's leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 16 countries around the world with food and facilities management. Because of our hospitality culture, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet.
International Business Times
22-04-2025
- International Business Times
Phoenix Ikner: FSU Shooter Was Diagnosed with Emotional Dysregulation but Had Stopped Taking His Medicines at the Time of the Deadly Attack
The teen who killed two and injured at least six others after opening fire at Florida State University had been diagnosed with emotional dysregulation, according to a report. However, Phoenix Ikner, 20, was no longer taking his prescribed medicines at the time of the deadly attack, according to a source who spoke to CNN. Ikner went on his rampage on the Tallahassee campus last week, wherein he used a handgun that belonged to his Sheriff's Deputy stepmom, investigators said. Police have not yet shared the motive behind the attack but said it is still too early to say whether Ikner's his mental health condition played a role in the attack. Was off Medication at the Time of Attack Ikner is accused of opening fire randomly, with no known connection with the victims, according to authorities. The two people who lost their lives were identified as Aramark Collegiate Hospitality regional vice president Tiru Chabba and FSU dining coordinator Robert Morales. Ikner was also injured during the incident after police shot him when he declined to follow their orders. He is currently hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Iknerhas since invoked his right to remain silent after he was arrested in the aftermath of the tragedy. He is likely to face several charges, including first-degree murder, once he is discharged from the hospital and transferred to a detention facility. His stepmother was identified by authorities as Leon County Sheriff's Deputy Jessica Ikner. She confirmed that Ikner had access to one of her weapons, which was found at the scene. During a press briefing, Leon County Sheriff McNeil said that the suspect had previously been involved in the department's youth programs and described him as being closely connected to the Leon County Sheriff's Office community. Cops Yet to Determine Motive Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said that the weapon used in the attack was a personal handgun that had previously been issued to Ikner's stepmother for official use. However, he also clarified that deputies are allowed to "to purchase the handgun they used prior." Hours after the shooting, some of Ikner's former classmates came forward, claiming that he held "white supremacist" beliefs and often voiced "far-right rhetoric." One student, who had participated in a political discussion group with him, told NBC that Ikner had expressed his white supremacist views. "Basically our only rule was no Nazis — colloquially speaking — and he espoused so much white supremacist rhetoric and far right rhetoric as well," Reid Seybold said. Ikner also had a troubled childhood. According to reports, his biological mother, Anne-Mari Eriksen, allegedly kidnapped him when he was 11 years old and fled to Norway during a bitter custody battle with his father. The incident happened nearly ten years ago. She was even arrested after returning to the United States and sued Ikner's father, but the lawsuit was later dismissed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Second victim killed in the FSU shooting identified as South Carolina father of 2
Attorneys representing the family of one of the two people killed in the March 17 mass shooting at Florida State identified the victim on Friday as an employee of a university vendor. The lawyers said Tiru Chabba, 45, of Greenville, South Carolina, was shot and killed while working for the vendor. Chabba served as a regional vice president for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, according to his LinkedIn. Chabba's family hired national civil rights attorney Bakari Sellers of The Strom Law Firm and Jim Bannister to represent them. In a news release, the attorneys said they were hired 'to ensure that all those who bear responsibility for this senseless act of violence are held to account.' He is survived by his wife and two children. Also killed at FSU: 'Big heart': Family, friends identify one victim of FSU shooting as Robert Morales 'Tiru Chabba's family is going through the unimaginable now,' Sellers said. 'Instead of hiding Easter eggs and visiting with friends and family, they're living a nightmare where this loving father and devoted husband was stolen from them in an act of senseless and preventable violence.' The lawyers also asked the public to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers 'as we fight to ensure they see justice that honors the memories of Mr. Chabba and all the victims of Thursday's shooting.' Contact Jeff Burlew at jburlew@ or 850-599-2180. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Victims of FSU shooting: Man killed at Florida State from S. Carolina
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Southern Miss chef wins competition, earns spot at national event
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Southern Miss Eagle Dining's Chef Joshua Cathey was the first-place winner at the 2025 Aramark Culinary Excellence competition (ACE) at Auburn University. Cathey will advance to represent Aramark Collegiate Hospitality at the National ACE competition this summer. The winning dish consisted of pan-seared chicken breast, accompanied by a bed of toasted parmesan and rosemary orzo, topped with wilted spinach. The dish was finished with a rich honey Dijon pan sauce and tangy pickled radish, garnished with a crispy smoked paprika twill. Tortoise displaced by Tylertown tornado reunited with family A 2012 Southern Miss graduate with a bachelor's degree in tourism management, Cathey began his professional career in catering at Hattiesburg's Lake Terrace Convention Center in 2010. He joined Aramark Collegiate Hospitality in 2016 as a catering chef with Eagle Dining at Southern Miss. In 2021, he was promoted to executive chef at Southern Miss. 'I love bringing new flavors to our students, and ACE allows us to put our creativity to the test and get inspired by fellow Aramark Collegiate Hospitality chefs from across the country,' Cathey said. Cathey is a two-time South region champion of the ACE competition. He also won the South region in 2023 for his dish, blackened jerk fish atop coconut rice with citrus slaw and lime crema. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
