Chick-fil-A Now Open On Campus

From left: Aladdin Campus Dining Senior Food Service Director Eric Young, President Kimberly Ballard-Washington, Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Megan Davidson and Vice President of Enrollment Management Raymond Clarke, celebrate the grand opening of Chick-fil-A on campus at Savannah State University.

Chick-fil-A is officially open on the campus of Savannah State University! Located in the Student Union Food Court, the new dining service option will allow the campus community to enjoy all Chick-fil-A has to offer.

President Kimberly Ballard-Washington provides welcoming remarks during the event.

"Thank you to everyone involved in this project," said Eric Young, Senior Food Service Director with Aladdin Campus Dining. "We are finally open and operating, and ready to go. This dining option will spearhead new things to come for our dining services and options at Savannah State. What an excellent brand Chick-fil-A is; we've learned a lot together, and it has been a wonderful journey."

During the grand opening ceremony, President Kimberly Ballard-Washington addressed the audience.

"We are so excited to welcome a company like Chick-fil-A to the table, so our students can all have the dining experience that they know and enjoy. Thank you to Aladdin; thank you to Chick-fil-A and welcome to Savannah State University!"

Chick-fil-A will be open during the Student Union Hours of Operation, Monday - Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 a.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Students can now enjoy Chick-fil-A in the Student Union food court.

Watch the live grand opening video below:

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