Johnson & Wales University Alumni

Leave a lasting legacy while shaping the future of JWU.

Explore charitable giving opportunities, estate planning resources, a complimentary wills planner, and more on Johnson & Wales University's new Planned Giving website: legacy.jwu.edu

Learn how a planned gift can create a lasting impact while supporting the future of JWU and its students for generations to come.

How 3 JWU Alumni Helped Run FIFA World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 was a career-defining moment for three JWU alumni; one is the culinary nutritionist for US Soccer Federation, one is with the Rhode Island Sports Commission and the third worked for FIFA in fan operations at the Boston Stadium. Here are their stories.

Sometimes the best career opportunities are the ones you never saw coming.

After attending a JWU Career Fair, getting involved on campus and staying open to new experiences, John Billinis '26 discovered a passion for tax accounting that led to a full-time career.

Discover how experiential education helped shape his future at the link in the comments below.

Are you ready to continue your JWU journey? 😸

Whether you've recently earned your degree or graduated years ago, we're committed to advancing alumni education at Johnson & Wales with the Wildcat Alumni Scholarship. Alumni may receive up to a 25% tuition scholarship towards eligible programs, allowing you to further advance your education as a Wildcat.

Learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process at the link in the comments!

Minority-Owned Charlotte Restaurants Not to Miss As cranes chains flood the Charlotte market, minority-owned restaurants create meaningful spaces for culture, memory, and connection.

Stay connected with your fellow Wildcats!

Did you know you can start conversations, ask questions and join discussions with the JWU community in the Forum on the JWU Network?

Whether you're looking for advice, sharing ideas, or connecting with alumni and classmates, the Forum is a great place to engage.

Sign up today at network.jwu.edu and join the conversation.

From JWU Student to Restaurant Owner: Andrea Cabrera After earning both her bachelor's degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management and her MBA from Johnson & Wales University, Andrea Cabrera ’16, ’18 MBA transformed her passion for Latin culture, food and community into Café Ava. Here, she dishes on opening a second location and how she applied ...

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we're celebrating the power of design to create meaningful change.

JWU Design Professor Tim Cox partnered with RAMP real access motivates progress to help design Rhode Island's new disability access license plate and companion charitable plate, contributing his expertise and lived experience to a project that promotes accessibility and inclusion across the state.

Read more about the collaboration at the link in the comments below.

In the latest issue of the JWU Magazine, two alumni and a JWU professor share their perspectives on the question: How do we communicate the value of higher education?

Joseph Samayoa '16 reflects on lifelong learning:
"Enrolling in a program is like setting a SMART goal. There's a semester, syllabus and specific coursework and outcomes that can be planned for....Beyond academics, there are experiences and relationships that will last a lifetime."

Diane Caine '93 shares:
"Beyond subject matter expertise, it cultivates curiosity, confidence, and the capacity to lead in a rapidly changing world."

Victor Mercurio, Ed.D. adds:
"The pursuit of higher education provides the critical space for young people to grapple with new ideas, individually and collectively, in ways that have a profound impact on personal growth and community building."

Graduation is just the beginning. It's never too late to keep learning, growing and building on the foundation you started at JWU.

Check out the latest issue of JWU Magazine at the link in the comments!