Johnson & Wales University Alumni

10/05/2026

Help bring Mind, Body, Menu to life as a sponsor of the 2026 FIT Symposium.

Taking place November 5-6, this premier event brings together chefs, restaurateurs, nutrition experts, educators, food innovators and hospitality leaders for two days of learning, networking and culinary experiences.

If your company or organization is looking to reach industry professionals while supporting the future of food, health and education, consider becoming a sponsor today.

Link in comments.

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

Final push for Wildcat Week! Support has been pouring in, and JWU teams are climbing the leaderboard. There's still time to make your impact and help your favorite team gain momentum toward this year's Athletics Fundraising Championship.

Every gift helps create opportunities for Wildcats to grow, compete and succeed. Make your gift today and help your team finish strong! Link in comments.

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Alumni support helps make Wildcat Week a success. 🐾

Meet Moana Reid '21, a proud JWU alumna who continues to make an impact on and off the court as head coach of the JWU Charlotte Women's Volleyball team. This Wildcat Week, her team is off to a strong start in reaching its fundraising goals, demonstrating the power of the Wildcat community coming together to support student-athletes.

Moana credits JWU for helping her grow both personally and professionally, opening doors to valuable opportunities and building a network that continues to support her today.

"Being able to come back and lead the program I was once a part of has been a full-circle moment. I love pouring back into students the same way coaches, professors and administrators poured into me. I know how impactful that support can be, and I hope I'm able to be that person for some of my student-athletes."

Join the momentum this Wildcat Week! Help your team reach its fundraising goals, support today's student-athletes and make a lasting impact.

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09/28/2026

09/25/2026

One week from today, we’ll be celebrating together at Homecoming & Family Weekend in Providence. 👀 👏

Kick off the weekend at the Alumni Reception on Friday, October 2. Reconnect with fellow Wildcats, enjoy light bites and beverages and celebrate Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Armando Almonte ‘09 and Karolina Guilcapi ‘06. 🥂

Register at the link in bio. ⭐️

09/24/2026

We’re thrilled to share that a third Wildcat is joining the next season of Hell’s Kitchen, premiering tonight, September 24!

Meet Gabe Cerease ’21, a proud North Miami campus alum. Since graduating, Gabe has helped open a variety of restaurant concepts and is currently working on the launch of a new Miami restaurant. The concept is a West African and Asian fusion steakhouse led by celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon.

"The competition was amazing. I was so grateful to be competing with some of the best young, talented chefs in America. It was eye-opening to see how skilled everyone was, as well as how many JWU graduates were there."

Congratulations, Gabe! We're excited to cheer you on and watch the season unfold.

Have news you'd like to share? Submit a class note at the link in comments.

09/23/2026

Who's watching Hell's Kitchen this season? Join us in cheering on Sandra LeClerc '25 as she takes on the competition!

Reflecting on her journey, Sandra shared, "JWU played a meaningful role in building the skills and confidence that brought me to this opportunity." As a participant in JWU's Early Enrollment Program (EEP), Sandra was able to begin pursuing her passion for culinary arts early and gain valuable hands-on experience that helped shape her path.

"My time at JWU was such an important part of my journey as a chef and as a person. The experiences, challenges and people I met along the way helped shape the chef I am today and gave me the foundation to continue pursuing opportunities that I once only dreamed about."

We're proud to see Wildcats pursuing their dreams and can't wait to watch Sandra's journey unfold this season.

09/22/2026

Charlotte alumni, consider this your sign to come back to campus for Homecoming & Family Weekend!

Reconnect with friends, soak up the nostalgia, meet fellow Wildcats and enjoy a weekend full of events, memories and JWU spirit. 🐾

Your ticket includes entry to the Distinguished Alumni Reception on Saturday, October 10, followed by the Mentalist Show.

Link in comments for full weekend details and to register. ✨💙💛