INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) students, faculty and staff will have a host of new dining options available to them with the start of the fall 2022 semester as the university has partnered with Aladdin Campus Dining as its new dining services partner.
According to Justin T. McAllister, MFA, AFI, CTBME, Vice President for Business and Finance for West Virginia State University, “Aladdin Campus Dining was selected based on their dedication to creating a quality dining experience for our students, faculty and staff. Aladdin exhibits an attention to detail, partnered with high quality made from scratch food offerings that our campus community should really come to enjoy.”
With a proven record in increasing board plan participation and retail dining opportunities, Aladdin’s signature brands are reflective of today’s healthier eating dining trends. Fresh made-to-order dining options will be available at the majority of Aladdin’s dining stations, including allergen friendly meals.
Through Aladdin’s BeWell wellness interactive program, the culinary team will make the healthy choice the easy choice. Within this program not only will there be gluten-free and vegan options at our dining stations, but our Fueled program will offer Yellow Jacket athletes and active individuals with healthy meal options. More convenience is planned through a user-friendly kiosk to be located at the gym where students can purchase fresh and healthy meals, snacks and beverages that support their pre and post workouts. Access to our team of registered dietitian nutritionists will also be available to enhance performance.
In the student union, students will enjoy Aladdin’s exciting signature brands including a new burger concept prepared with fresh ground beef; and Chilaca, a fast casual Mexican brand that serves tacos, burritos and bowls topped with their choice of fresh proteins and vegetables for lunch and dinner. An existing food truck will feature an expanded menu of popular “Street Foods” and hours during the week.

Plans for a self-operated micro-mart will also accommodate diners on the go with Aladdin’s Tryon Market grab-and-go meals, sandwiches prepared with Boar’s Head premium deli meats and cheeses, along with healthcare, sundries and other convenience items.
A “Date Night” dining location for those intimate or special occasions will be created, as well as al fresco dining where a gathering space will be designed with soft seating and a firepit so our students and their guests can enjoy delicious meals in the great outdoors.

Aladdin Campus Dining has been serving higher education dining programs for over 40 years with more than 150 client partners across the country. Students are the main inspiration for our chef-crafted programs. A member of the Elior North America family of companies, together we provide the best possible college dining experience for every student so that their college life experience thrives. For more information, visit
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