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It’s kind of chic to be a #JWUWildcatForLife! 🐾

Keep the JWU pride and momentum going, come back to campus this fall for Homecoming & Family Weekend! Registration is almost open, and you won’t want to miss the full lineup of alumni events.

📍 Providence Campus: October 2–4
📍 Charlotte Campus: October 9–11

Stay tuned for registration details and get ready to celebrate with your fellow Wildcats! 💛 Three individuals are smiling and posing for a photo indoors. They are wearing name tags and displaying Wildwood College-themed attire. One person is wearing a hat and another is wearing a cap and glasses. The words "Kind of chic to be a Wildcat for life" are visible in the lower portion of the image. by @jwualumni

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For National Book Month, we're spotlighting Louise Barnett '12 MBA, author and mental health advocate, on the release of her new book, Tainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir.

Since earning her MBA from JWU, Louise has built a career spanning corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, coaching, podcasting and now authorship and mental health advocacy.

Part love story and part memoir, Tainted Love chronicles 15 years of living with undiagnosed Bipolar I disorder and its impact on relationships, addiction, identity, motherhood and recovery.

Diagnosed in 2015 after years of misdiagnosis, Louise has been sober since 2021 and now serves as a Jay Shetty-certified life coach, host of the I'm Bipolar. Now What? podcast, and advocate for a community of more than 100,000 people.

Already reaching #2 in the Bipolar Disorder New Releases category ahead of publication, her work and story have also been featured by major media outlets nationwide.

Congratulations, Louise, on sharing your powerful story and helping others through your advocacy and experience. 💙 A woman wearing a black shirt subtly smiling for the camera. by @jwualumni

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We loved seeing so many Wildcats return to campus for Homecoming & Family Weekend! You’re always welcome back at your alma mater. Take a look at some of the highlights from a memorable weekend in Providence. 🐾💛💙 by @jwualumni

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Today, Johnson & Wales University joins communities across the country in recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day — a time to honor the histories, cultures and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples.

Through reflection, education and continued learning, we recognize the importance of Indigenous voices and perspectives and the ways they continue to enrich our communities and shape our shared future.

JWU campuses will be closed in observance of the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, October 13. A grassy campus scene with fallen autumn leaves in focus. Two individuals sit in the blurred background using laptops, with trees and buildings visible behind them. by @jwualumni

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5 days ago

During last week’s Alumni Welcome Reception, Brianna Kerr ’29 asked alumni a simple question: What should I be doing now as a student that my future self will thank me for? 💡

Here’s what they had to say: Featuring Esaie Touze ’17, Joseph Greene ‘89, ‘98 M.S., CPA, president, JWU Providence Campus and Sam Burgess ‘18. by @jwualumni

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9 days ago

Consider this your invitation to FIT, served with a side of cacio e pepe.

Chef Matt Britt gives us a taste of what to expect November 5–6 as the FIT Symposium returns to JWU Providence for two days of food, wellness, hospitality, hands-on learning and industry conversation.

Ready to experience it for yourself? Explore the schedule and register at jwu.edu/fit-symposium 🍝 by @jwualumni

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Wildcats, put your business in the spotlight at 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 bio. A person smiling and holding a glass, standing in a room with shelves of wine bottles and glasses in the background. The setting appears to be a bar or tasting area. by @jwualumni

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What does the future of food look like? Let's start with the people shaping it.

Meet Dan Kish, keynote speaker at this year’s FIT Symposium.

For more than 40 years, Dan has helped move the food industry forward — from leading culinary innovation at Panera Bread to advising emerging and established food brands.

This November, he brings that experience to JWU Providence for a conversation about where the food industry is headed, what’s changing and what comes next.

Your seat at FIT is waiting. Register at the link in our bio. 2025 FIT Symposium that was held on the Harborside campus over 2 days. Photos: Scott Bowers 2025. by @jwualumni

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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.

Link in bio. ⭐ A group of people posing together for a photo, wearing volleyball uniforms from various teams including Johnson & Wales University. They are smiling and appear to be in a cheerful mood. by @jwualumni

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18 days ago

It’s Wildcat Week! JWU’s first annual universitywide giving campaign supporting our athletics teams. Alumni, families and friends can support JWU Athletics and the student-athletes on both our Providence and Charlotte campuses throughout the year but now is your chance to give your favorite team a head start.

For our athletes, sports are so much more than a game. It’s where they grow, find their people and have a whole lot of fun. Every gift helps. Give here: give.gofundme.com/JWUWildcats 🐾 by @jwualumni

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19 days ago

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. ⭐️ by @jwualumni

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