PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 7, 2026--
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) today announced a landmark 15-year partnership with the University at Albany (UAlbany), a public research university in Albany, NY, to deliver a bold new vision for campus dining. Launching this January 2026, this collaboration will redefine the student dining experience through innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement.
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“At UAlbany, we believe a world-class education should be matched by a world-class environment. Our partnership with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality ensures that our services will set a new benchmark for collegiate excellence," said Michael Ramella, Executive Director of University Auxiliary Services (UAS). "For UAS, this initiative is more than a service upgrade; it is a dedicated investment in student well-being, community connection, and the holistic success of our diverse student body.”
Under the banner of Great Dane Hospitality, Aramark is introducing a dynamic hospitality ecosystem designed to elevate UAlbany as a premier dining program featuring globally inspired menus, cutting-edge technology, and vibrant social spaces to foster connection and belonging for students, faculty, and staff.
Anticipated highlights of the partnership include:
“This partnership is about more than food—it’s about creating an experience that supports student success and strengthens campus life,” said Barbara Flanagan, President and CEO of Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. “Together with UAlbany, we will deliver a world-class dining program that reflects the University’s culture and values while driving measurable growth and engagement.”
The collaboration underscores Aramark’s commitment to growth and innovation in higher education dining. The initiative leverages data-driven strategies and a simplified meal plan structure to simultaneously improve food accessibility for the broader campus population and drive substantial increases in retail and catering revenue.
Aramark today announced a landmark 15-year partnership with the University at Albany (UAlbany), a public research university in Albany, NY, to deliver a bold new vision for campus dining. Launching this January 2026, this collaboration will redefine the student dining experience through innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — David Hamilton and Brice Turang drove in two runs each during a four-run seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Monday night.
Garrett Mitchell opened the seventh with a single off reliever Justin Bruihl and Sal Frelick greeted Ryan Fernandez (1-2) with a ground-rule double.
Cooper Pratt was safe on Fernandez’s fielding error to load the bases and Hamilton followed with a two-run double. Ryne Stanek came in and surrendered a go-ahead two-run single to Turang.
Turang’s fielding error led to two unearned runs off Shane Drohan (4-2) in the third as St. Louis jumped in front.
During that seventh-inning rally, Hamilton was lifted for a pinch runner due to tightness in his left hamstring.
Nelson Velázquez had a leadoff double in the sixth and scored on a single by Masyn Winn for a 3-0 advantage. It was the only earned run allowed by Drohan on six hits in six innings.
Chad Patrick struck out two in two perfect innings and Trevor Megill gave up a leadoff single to Winn before finishing off his 14th save in 16 opportunities.
St. Louis starter Dustin May threw 81 pitches on three days rest and left with two outs and runners on the corners in the fifth. Bruihl retired Christian Yelich on a groundout to keep it 2-0.
May allowed four hits and struck out seven in 4 2/3 innings. Bruihl got four outs and was charged with a run. Fernandez surrendered three runs — two earned — without retiring a batter.
Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski (9-4, 1.47 ERA) starts the first game of Tuesday's day-night doubleheader. The other starting pitchers have not been announced for either game.
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Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang (2) is congratulated by first base coach Spencer Allen after hitting a two-run single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, July 6, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Milwaukee Brewers' David Hamilton follows through on a two-run double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, July 6, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang leaps into the air after tagging St. Louis Cardinals' Nathan Church (27) out on a failed stolen base attempt as second base umpire Adam Hamari (78) prepares to make the call during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 6, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Shane Drohan throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, July 6, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, July 6, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
