How Campus Dining Fostered Over 40 Years of Marriage
From student workers to campus leaders, Chartwells’ Donna Bartz and Steve Martens reflect on 45
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2026
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2026
Chartwells Higher Education Maps America’s College Dining Cravings By Region
New analysis of Campus Dining Index data reveals how Gen Z’s dining preferences vary across
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2026
Chartwells Higher Education Survey Uncovers What Actually Gets Gen Z and Gen Alpha to Try New Foods
Gen Z and Gen Alpha reveal that sampling, peers, and interesting menus far outweigh social
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2026
Chartwells Higher Education at NACAS C3X: Campus Dining Innovation, AI, NIL and Student Experience
From the expo floor to university-led sessions and Chicago moments, Chartwells and its partners explored
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2026
Chartwells Higher Education’s New Campus Voices Report Finds Students Want Dining They Can Trust
New Campus Voices report explores the experiences, emotions and everyday realities behind student dining decisions
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2026
Four Chartwells Higher Education Teams Earn National Recognition in Foodservice Director’s Best Sandwich Awards
At Chartwells Higher Education, great food starts with a great story. Whether inspired by local
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2026
Chartwells Higher Education Rallies Over 320 Campuses Nationwide to Donate 50,000 Meals Through United Through Food
One day, over 320 campuses: United Through Food rallies students and dining teams nationwide on
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2026
From NFL Training Camps to Special Olympics: How Chartwells Higher Education Feeds Champions
Chartwells Higher Education is setting a new standard for fueling student-athletes through performance-driven nutrition, innovative NIL campaigns, and tailored dining experiences.
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2026
Chartwells Higher Education Fosters Belonging for First-Year Students with New “First 50 Days” Initiative
Chartwells Higher Education launches its “First 50 Days” initiative to help first-year students build community, foster belonging, and feel at home on campus from day one.
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2026
Chartwells Higher Education Celebrates Its 2026 Be a Star Winners
Chartwells Higher Education celebrates its 2026 Be a Star Award winners, recognizing individuals and teams who make a meaningful impact on students, clients, colleagues, and campuses nationwide.
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2026
Chartwells Higher Education Celebrates $343K+ in Student Givebacks Through True Burger Dining Program
Chartwells’ True Burger is turning everyday campus dining into meaningful support for students, with a portion of sales funding scholarships and food pantries at universities nationwide.
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2026
Chartwells Higher Education Reveals the 2026 Fall Flavor Forecast, Highlighting the Top 5 Campus Food Trends
Chartwells’ 2026 Fall Flavor Forecast highlights five trends shaping campus dining, from functional beverages and gut-friendly meals to global flavors and texture-focused dishes.
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