Alfred University and Sodexo have entered into a new partnership set to enhance the campus dining experience, leveraging Sodexo’s innovative services and culinary excellence. Effective June 1, the new partnership is the result of several months of careful evaluation to determine which dining services provider would best support students and strengthen their sense of belonging at the private university in western New York, which was founded in 1836.
Plans are well underway to introduce new dining concepts, expanded menu variety, wellness-focused and allergen-friendly options, renovated dining and gathering spaces, a campus food truck, and experiential dining events at Alfred University. Through its partnership with the university, Sodexo will also provide student employment, internships, mentorship opportunities, sustainability and nutrition programming, as well as expanded catering services and more than 60 special events each semester designed to foster community, engagement, and belonging across campus.
“We are honored to begin this partnership with Alfred University and to support a campus community so deeply committed to student-centered experiences, connection, creativity, and growth,” said Tim MacTurk, vice president of Sodexo Campus Operations. “Sodexo’s commitment to creating memorable experiences and spaces of belonging through food aligns naturally with Alfred’s mission. Our focus will be on listening, collaborating, and elevating the dining program to better campus life and build community for the students we serve.”
As part of the plan to enhance campus life, Sodexo will lead the transition from Community Table, a dining and cooking space at Alfred University, to The Saxon Club, a convenient culinary lounge. In addition to customizable menu options, The Saxon Club will showcase offerings from small businesses, reflecting Sodexo’s commitment to supporting and partnering with the local community.
“This partnership represents much more than a dining contract—it is an investment in the student experience and in the moments that bring our campus community together every day,” said Kim Harvey, vice president for Student Experience at Alfred University. “Dining spaces are places where friendships form, conversations happen, and students build a sense of belonging. We are excited to partner with Sodexo to launch Saxon Dining: a dining experience that supports wellbeing, engagement, and community at Alfred University.”
Alfred University and Sodexo look forward to welcoming students back this fall and introducing them to a fresh dining experience starting August 20, the first day of Welcome Week.
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