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A New Chapter Begins

We’re excited to share a major evolution in our operations: we now operate under our new department name—University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS).

This change is more than a new name—it’s a bold step forward in how we serve the UVM community. By uniting Residence Life and UVM Dining under one department, UHDS will streamline student support and create a more cohesive, enriching experience for the 6,500+ students who call campus home.

From the moment prospective students explore UVM to the daily lives of our current residents, this integration allows us to think holistically about the student journey—supporting not just where students live, but how they connect, grow, and nourish themselves.

We’re building something extraordinary: a department rooted in collaboration, creativity, and care. Our unified teams are already working together to imagine new possibilities—developing inclusive programs, reimagining community spaces, and curating innovative dining experiences that reflect our students’ needs and identities.

This is the beginning of a new chapter in student life at UVM, and we’re proud to lead with purpose, passion, and a shared commitment to excellence—one plate, one room, one student at a time.

You asked, we heard you!

Here are just a few exciting updates coming this spring (exact start dates to be announced):

  • Start your mornings with new breakfast options at The Marketplace and new brunch items in dining halls. Thanks to your votes, University Marché has two new Burlington Bagel Company flavors! Say hello to Cheddar Jalapeño (replacing Asiago & Roasted Red Pepper) and Cinnamon Sugar (replacing Cinnamon Raisin).
  • Rustic Roots at Redstone Dining open daily with a plant-based lunch, and Given Bistro is expanding its menu with **new vegetarian options! **
  • 7 Local BIPOC chefs and restauranteurs scheduled for dining hall station takeover!
  • New Creemee machine at Redstone Dining and hard ice cream at Central Dining, available 7 days a week.
  • Bonus location days for Meal Exchange each month. This will include Skinny Pancake, Broccoli Bar, New World Tortilla, The Halal Shack and Wild Blue.
  • Weekly Food Truck Series: Northside: Continuing on Sundays and Wednesdays and now Jeanne Mance: Starting on Tuesdays.
  • Weekly Limited Time Offers at Campus Perk, Cyber Cafe, Given Bistro, Green Roof Deli, Neapolitan, Picante, Redstone Market, TOAST, and Vermont Burger Co.
  • Waterman Manor opening for lunch, Monday - Friday on the 5th floor in February
  • Launched reusable Eco-Ware cups in four retail locations. Ecoware cups are not available from the dining halls. Visit our Sustainability | University of Vermont page to learn more.
  • Launched our Food to Share program, to help divert extra portions of food from catering events in the Davis Center to community members, free of charge. Visit our Sustainability | University of Vermont page to learn more.

Catch up on the latest stories featuring UVM Dining! From culinary competitions and sustainability milestones to community connections and national recognition, explore how our team is making headlines and shaping the campus experience—one delicious story at a time.

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