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10/22/2026

Fin-ish that business plan! Your last call to apply for the annual Sharkfest competition is Friday, October 30. Any major. Any idea. Faculty support and grants on the table. What are you waiting for? Apply at the link in our bio. 🦈

10/21/2026

Future you is already picturing your life at JWU. Present you has one job: apply by the Early Action 1 deadline, November 1, and you could be joining the Wildcat family by early December. Start your application NOW at jwu.edu/apply. 🐾

10/16/2026

“The Environmental Science program at JWU empowers students to become the next generation of leaders, equipped with the knowledge and experience to create a more sustainable future for our communities and our planet," says Associate Professor Kristyn DeMarco, Ph.D. She'll be leading this new program when it launches in Fall 2027 and shared what makes JWU's program so unique.

JWU’s new Environmental Science program prepares students to address today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

10/15/2026

"In school-based practice specifically, I want occupational therapists to feel empowered to take a seat at the table, not only to support individual students, but also to participate in decision-making, leadership and school-wide initiatives," says Associate Professor Colleen Cameron Whiting, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA. Learn more about her fellowship, some of the JWU student capstone projects she advises and what opportunities she sees for future occupational therapists.

AOTA Roster of Fellows awardee Colleen Cameron Whiting responds to questions about occupational therapy and JWU student research

10/14/2026

Homecoming & Family Weekend may be over, but we’re not done reliving it! Here are a few photos to savor the memories. 🐾

10/13/2026

Wildcats, you’re officially halfway through the fall semester! Midterms are here, and your loved ones are showing up with good luck messages to cheer you on. Go get ’em! 🐾

10/12/2026

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.

10/09/2026

What’s life at JWU really like? Come find out NEXT WEEK at our first Fall Open House on Saturday, October 17, 2026! Tour campus, talk with current JWU students and get a real feel for what being a Wildcat is all about.
 
Plus, first-year students applying for Fall 2027 who visit JWU by December 1, 2026 may qualify for the JWU Visit Grant, worth up to $5,000 and renewable each year.
 
Register for the Open House and learn more about the JWU Visit Grant at jwu.edu/visit 🍂

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Class today? A tea tasting! Beverage Appreciation is a course you’ll take in the Food & Beverage Industry Management program. Here, you’ll train your palate to pick up on every note in a drink, then figure out which foods make it taste even better. You’ll also learn how to run the show: building beverage strategies, marketing them and setting the standards for hospitality businesses. Cocktails and coffee, mocktails and tea all count as coursework here. Cheers to learning by tasting! 🍵