J-Who
Stories and conversations from the Johnson & Wales University. Join us for inspiring discussions and deep dives into what makes our community uniquely JWU. Hear from students, alumni and faculty as we peel back the layers of their work and drive to grow as people and professionals.
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Episodes

Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
14 min
In 2019, Noah Rosen graduated JWU a lifelong Wildcat - and already a business owner. Hear how he started his now internationally known company - which produces handcrafted, Japanese-style knives for professional and home chefs - right from his Providence Campus dorm room.
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Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
8 min
One fun fact about Oliver Gee? He sold a comic book collection and it bought him a home. That and more on this episode of J-Who.

Nov 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
1 min
We're shaking things up. This season, you'll find a new format and new tone - here are the stories of five JWU community members that go beyond their Wildcat ties. Their stories, in their words, in their space. This is J-Who.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
15 min
A win for Women’s Track and Field in their inaugural season and a bittersweet farewell chat with our Providence Campus President, Marie Bernardo-Sousa, LP.D. '92, who is saying farewell to the university at the end of the summer. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Providence Campus President Marie Bernardo-Sousa
Links:
Senior Supper: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2470684
Menu Masters, filmed at JWU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00uaQCNdsic
JWU News:
Outstanding Grads blog: https://www.jwu.edu/news/2025/04/meet-outstanding-members-of-the-graduating-class-this-year.html
Students to highlight this spring: https://www.jwu.edu/news/2025/04/jwu-students-to-highlight-this-spring.html

Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
13 min
A student-produced true crime podcast, the Senior Design Reveal Showcase, and chatting with JWU ECO about sustainability and JWU Serves. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Michelle Galvin, M.Ed., Sustainability Coordinator
Isabella Nolan '25
Links:
Cold Blooded Chronicles: https://coldbloodedchronicles.podbean.com/

Apr 17, 2025
Apr 17, 2025
13 min
How internship, faculty mentorship, and athletics shaped one Wildcat’s experience. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest:
Darian Shepherd '25
Links:
-Disney College Program virtual chat: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2470678

Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
15 min
An ADTEAM win, the return of drag bingo, and more events that you’ll want to add to your calendar before the semester ends! It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Zach Drown,
Trevor Emma '25
Links:
RI Black Film Festival at JWU: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2466730
Sustainability & Wellness Fair: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2466676

Apr 3, 2025
Apr 3, 2025
11 min
A visiting chef at Snowden, who won Sharkfest, and an interview with a 2024 grad whose
JWU experience paved the way for her quick current success. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guest: Jaelynn Accola '24
Links:
JWU Players Grease tickets: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/jwuplayers-18th-annual-spring-musical---grease-providence-april-968262
Classroom Behavior and Conflict Resolution Webinar: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2465200

Mar 27, 2025
Mar 27, 2025
11 min
We’re wrapping up National Nutrition Month and we’re giving JWU ECO a green thumbs up for unveiling a campus addition this week! It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Mallory Muschett '25 and Haleigh Teixeira '25
Links:
-Powered by Possibility Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMh1PTm3HPw
-Women's Leadership Panel: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2466840

Mar 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2025
13 min
WE WON! JWU wrestling takes home national championship title for first time in program history, and we’re continue our National Nutrition Month series. It’s This Week at JWU, the podcast.
Guests:
Maite-Abigail Denis '25
Naheema Walker '25
Links:
JWU Serves: https://link.jwu.edu/groups/jwuserves/page
Open Mic Night: https://link.jwu.edu/events/2466691


