J-Who

When William Ferlauto ’91 came up with the idea of jarring and selling a line of tomato sauces, he knew he’d have to jump through a few hoops.

A few years ago, Kristina Johnson ’24 was working as a secretary at Newport Hospital in Rhode Island. Interacting with nurses in her administrative role, she became increasingly interested in their work.

As MLB World Series Champions in 2020, 2024 and 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers have tasted their share of success in recent years. Off the field, the team has benefitted from the nutrition expertise of two JWU alums who have developed a powerful partnership in the Dodgers’ kitchen.

Making gen ed meaningful for Gen Z. How JWU is reinventing the core to build real-world skills. Discover JWU Magazine's Fall 2025 feature, Gen Ed for Gen Z.

Forged from passion, built for impact. A JWU-born knife startup cutting its way onto the global stage. Discover JWU Magazine's Fall 2025 feature, Forging Ahead.

Big ideas start here. Meet the mentor helping JWU students build what’s next. Discover JWU Magazine's Fall 2025 feature, Lift Off.

At this year's Providence Business News Health Care Summit, Professor Ezenwayi Amaechi, Ph.D., spoke about how moving into the public health sector has only strengthened her passion for and work within the social entrepreneurship field. Never heard of it? Hear exactly what it means in her words.

As a young child, he was given a death sentence - one he says changed the trajectory of his life. Hear Professor Howard Slutzky's story about hope, perseverance and service to others, all while finding himself.
 
 

JWU Chef Instructor Cassandra Rehm '13 uses years of expertise in kitchens to train the culinary professionals of tomorrow, while maintaining her passion for food with a private chef business when she's not in the culinary labs. We talk with her about what sparked her love for cooking, why sourdough is more than a trend, and what she hopes her students take from her teaching.

WHO ARE: The JWU Guest Judges who took center stage on Hell's Kitchen? Hear all the behind the scenes details from College of Food Innovation & Technology Assistant Dean TJ Delle Donne and Wildcat Hollis Tuffile; what took them most by surprise? What did the set really look like? What did they think of Gordon Ramsay? All that and mored on this special episode of J-Who.