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Serving Stanford Students

Explore our student-focused audience section, your go-to resource for information about housing, dining, and more.

Welcome to Residential & Dining Enterprises!

Dr. Shirley J Everett

R&DE is pleased to support Stanford’s academic mission with student housing and dining, cafes and markets, the Stanford Guest House, catering, conference services and more!"

R&DE’s dedication to providing service excellence to students and the Stanford community starts at the top.

Meet R&DE’s talented leaders.

Women's Leadership Summit

The 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit at Stanford University was an inspiring gathering of established and emerging leaders, fostering education, connection, and empowerment. Held on March 6 at Paul Brest Hall, the summit featured engaging panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendees explored key topics such as career advancement, leadership, and financial security, gaining valuable insights to enhance their leadership journeys. The event fostered collaboration and shared learning, equipping participants with the tools and confidence to lead with impact. With its dynamic discussions and strong sense of community, the summit was a resounding success.

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Click the link below to see recaps of past R&DE events.

R&DE Initiatives
Sustainability
R&DE Sustainability

Sustainability is a Core Value and a way of life for R&DE. Read more about our award-winning sustainability programs.

R&DE Ready
Emergency Preparedness

Learn about the steps you can take to stay safe before and during and emergency.

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Stanford Food Institute

SFI is a collaborative platform to inspire and share ideas and investigate solutions for a better food future.

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Capital Projects

The Capital and Facility Planning team manages the annual and long-term strategic planning and scheduling of new construction, major renovations, asset renewals, and other building facility-related projects.

R&DE Divisions
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Senior Associate Vice Provost

The Senior Associate Vice Provost leads Stanford’s largest auxiliary organization and is an essential advisor for many other university initiatives.

Student Housing Operations

Student Housing Operations

R&DE Student Housing Operations offers a variety of  housing options for undergraduate and graduate students and their dependents.

Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries

Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries

R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries provides high-quality, nutritious cuisine to meet the wide variety of dietary needs within our diverse Stanford community.

Stanford Conferences

Stanford Conferences

Stanford Conferences provides expertise to support your conference or meeting –  including in-person, virtual and hybrid events – including support for Stanford summer camps and conferences for adults and children.

Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects

Maintenance Operations & Capital Projects

MCP leads R&DE stewardship with major renovations and routine maintenance in addition to providing leadership in sustainability and emergency preparedness.

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