NACUFS recognizes innovative campus dining programs creating healthier, more connected, and more sustainable communities
First Paul Fairbrook Spirit of Service Award recipient recognized
Peter Testory, University of Wisconsin-Madison, named 68th chairperson
University of Massachusetts Amherst leader recognized for decades of influential service
Nicholas Simpson earns gold medal, first prize at NACUFS 2026 Culinary Challenge
Brigham Young University Chef de Cuisine AJ Tan has earned first place in the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2026 Continental Culinary Challenge.
California Polytechnic State University Sous Chef Arthur Dulin has earned first place in the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2026 Pacific Culinary Challenge.
Georgia State University Executive Chef Maricus Nolley has earned first place in the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2026 Southern Culinary Challenge.
Virginia Tech Executive Chef Nicholas Simpson has earned first place in the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2026 Mid-Atlantic Culinary Challenge.
Phyllis Kaplowitz, campus executive chef at Boston College, has earned first place in the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2026 Northeast Culinary Challenge.
Justin Lucas, senior executive chef at the University of Michigan, has emerged victorious in the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2026 Midwest Culinary Challenge.
Grand prize winners advance student well-being, operational innovation, environmental stewardship.
Christopher Toote, University of Chicago, named 68th chairperson.
Three distinguished individuals were honored on Thursday by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) for their outstanding service to the association.
Kirk D. Rodriguez of Texas Tech University has received the highest honor awarded by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS), the Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award.
Chef Ruth Dubon of Brigham Young University has been named the first-place winner of the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2025 Culinary Challenge, held Tuesday evening at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of the NACUFS 2025 National Conference.