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HospitalityMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
Based in East Lansing, Michigan, NACUFS is a membership-driven association serving the college and university foodservice sector, providing benchmarking programs, best-practice guidance, educational offerings, and opportunities for professional networking. Founded in 1958, it was established by a group of campus foodservice professionals led by Richard Lichtenfelt as the first organization dedicated exclusively to foodservice in higher education. Its membership includes institutions across the United States and Canada, spanning four-year and two-year colleges and campus dining operations ranging from self-operated to contract and hybrid models. Industry members come from a broad mix of international, national, and regional companies that serve the campus dining ecosystem. As part of its ongoing activities, NACUFS announced the winners of the 2025 Loyal E. Horton Dining, Nutrition and Sustainability Awards, highlighting the association's role in recognizing excellence in campus dining.