Университет Вирджинии получил национальную награду за инклюзивную халяльную столовую

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -The University of Virginia is receiving national recognition for efforts to make campus dining more inclusive. UVA Dine received a Gold Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services for its Special Diet Program. The recognition highlights UVA’s halal dining program, which includes dedicated halal stations in all three residential dining halls. The program is designed to give students with dietary restrictions safe, reliable options while dining on Grounds. UVA Dine says its broader special diet program also supports students managing food allergies, religious dietary practices and other personal wellness needs. “Students have to be fed, have to be well nourished,” said Rahma Rekik, UVA Dine registered dietitian and health and wellness manager. “So those who have these religious dietary restrictions, it’s important that they are well nourished so that they can do well in their academic life and their social life.” The award-winning halal dining program launched in summer 2025 and includes separate concepts at Observatory Hill, Newcomb and Runk dining halls. UVA Dine says the Gold Award was one of three honors it received this year, with two additional awards recognizing other parts of its dining program. Do you have a story idea? Send us your news tip here.