News: Hot Off the PressStories from across the globe illustrate why JWU is the most respected name in culinary education.
 JWU to Remove Artificial Trans Fat from Curriculum, Student Dining, and Owned Hotels by Spring 2008JWU announced that it will remove artificial trans fats from its curriculum, student dining and owned hotels by spring of 2008.  JWU Offers Exciting New Degree ProgramIn order to provide students with a well rounded educational experience, Culinary Arts & Food Service Management are now combined in a single bachelor's degree.  Dean of Culinary Education Recieves AAC AwardIn recognition for his involvement in the American Academy of Chefs and contribution to the culinary field, Karl Guggenmos was honored at the 2007 ACF National Convention in Orlando.  JWU Alum Named RI Chef of the YearHotel Viking's Chef Kevin Thiele `03, `04 named RI Chef of the Year.  JWU Renames Signature Building in Honor of Food Service PioneerJWU renames the historic Building as The Friedman Center in honor of the local entrepreneur and food service industry pioneer.  Dep't Chair New President of Women Chefs & RestaurateursMaureen Pothier, Culinary Arts Dep’t chair, announced as association’s new president.  Denver Dean of Culinary Judges Food Network ChallengeJorge De La Torre, Dean of Culinary Education at the  JWU Alums take on Iron Chef America!JWU alums Beau MacMillian, Michelle Bernstein, Kurt Boucher, and Graham Elliot Bowles appear on the Food Network's hit series, Iron Chef America.  All JWU Graduates To Receive ACF First Level CertificationAs a testament to the quality of education at JWU, the American Culinary Federation grants first-level certification to all AS degree graduates -- a distinction normally reserved for industry professionals who must first pass a test.  JWU Alum Excels in "Hell's Kitchen"Rock Harper '96, beat out a 26-year-old personal chef to become the champion of the third season of the hit reality show, "Hell's Kitchen."  JWU Grad Emeril Prepares Space Food for the SoulEmeril’s hearty food has entertained soldiers in Iraq, warmed the bellies of children in Harlem schools, and now, 3 lucky men drifting in space are eating culinary creations from Chef Emeril Lagasse’s highest reaching efforts, literally.  JWU Chef Grabs Silver at '06 Bread & Pastry Team ChampionshipsIn JWU Chef Mitch Stamm’s first major competition, he and Chef Jody Klocko surprised the competition by grabbing the silver medal in the 2006 Bread & Pastry Team Championship.  JWU Providence Hosts Iraq’s First Celebrity ChefGood Morning Iraq’s cooking host, Khaldoon al-Khazaali visits J&W Providence for a Culinary Demonstration and Cultural Exchange  Chefs4Students.org Culinary Grant Winners AnnouncedIn 2007, Chefs4Student.org, awarded 8 J&W students with $1,000 grants.  Victory is so sweet for JWU student on Telemundo's Cada DiaGian Flores Ruiz, a JWU student from Miami, was announced as the winner of the 2007 Chef Splendido National Talent Search on Telemundo's Cada Dia.  American Culinary Federation Announces New Certification Commission ChairUniversity Dean of Culinary Ed to serve as  Student Team Shines at 2004 IKA Culinary OlympicsCompeting against the world's best professional chefs, the Johnson & Wales student team won a bronze medal at the 2004 IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany  JWU Alum Pairs With Chocolatier to Win Food Network ChallengePastry Chef Sean Pierce `05 assisted chocolatier Jorg Amsler to victory in Food Network’s “Chocolate Landmarks” challenge.  2nd Annual Food Safety Symposium Hosted at Charlotte CampusIn honor of National Food Safety Month, Ecolab partnered with Nation's Restaurant News to host the second annual Food Safety Symposium at the Charlotte Campus.  Third Season of "Master Class at Johnson & Wales" Airs on PBSThe third season of Johnson & Wales’ 26-week television series, “Master Class at Johnson & Wales,” will air on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations across the nation starting February '06.
 Charlotte Culinary Team Wins National ICC CompetitionThe Charlotte campus of Johnson & Wales University won the 6th annual hot food competition in Denver, Colorado this weekend.  World-renowned Chocolate Expert Speaks at JWUJean-Pierre Wybauw — regarded by many as the world master of chocolate — shared his genius with the students and faculty of the Providence Campus on Thursday, March 16.  JWU’s Ciril Hitz Named One of Ten Best Pastry Chefs in AmericaCiril Hitz, department chair of JWU's International Baking & Pastry Institute, was chosen by Pastry Art & Design Magazine as one of the Ten Best Pastry Chefs in America 2007.  USDA Announces New Food Pyramid & Dietary Guidelines at J&WAs part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Steps to a Healthier You” initiative, Johnson & Wales University hosted a press conference that reviewed the USDA’s newly unveiled “MyPyramid” and offered recipe ideas that incorporate the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.  JWU to Appear in Shaquille O’Neal’s Reality TV Show on ABCStudents from JWU’s North Miami Campus along with alum Tyler Florence appear in “Shaq’s Big Challenge” on July 17  JWU Service Above Par at U.S. OpenAt the 105th U.S. Open, faculty, staff and students from the Charlotte Campus greeted, served and fed players, their families and hundreds of executives and guests the entire week.  Students Cook for the Stars at SundanceAt the Sundance Film Festival, not all the stars were on the screen or behind the camera - some were in the kitchen, where J&W students were in the spotlight.  JWU Alum is new "Top Chef"Sam Talbot, who attended J&W, is a contestant on the second annual series of the hit Bravo television series “Top Chef"  Culinary Nutrition Program Expands to Denver CampusAs obesity- and food-related issues continue to make headlines, the Culinary Nutrition program at Johnson & Wales University continues to grow.  Tyson Nutrition Kitchen Dedicated at Florida CampusTyson Foods, Inc. recently worked with the Florida Campus to upgrade one of its hot foods kitchen into the Tyson Nutrition Kitchen.  Food Network Features JWU's High School Chef of the Year ContestFood Network Challenge gives viewers a taste of J&W's annual National High School Recipe Contest  Cheers Magazine Awards JWU ScholarshipThe Adams Beverage Group awarded three JWU Beverage concentration students the Cheers Magazine Scholarship  Students Learn Subtleties of Champagne and Wine TastingStudents at the Providence campus honed their tasting skills and knowledge through seminars given by Vini Portugal, Banfi Vintners, Moet et Chandon, and Riedel Crystal USA  JWU Announces The Tyler Florence ScholarshipJohnson & Wales University, along with celebrity chef, author and JWU alumnus Tyler Florence, announced Ms. Riley Bair of Charleston, SC the first-ever recipient of the annual Tyler Florence Scholarship.  Winners Announced in National High School Culinary ChallengeAngelica DeRobles of San Jose, Calif., and Jack Hogan of Portsmouth, N.H., won the grand prize in Johnson & Wales University’s National High School Culinary Challenge – Senior Division: a full-tuition scholarship worth more than $80,000 over four years, as well as a private cooking lesson with Food Network star and J&W alumnus Tyler Florence and a tour of the Food Network studios.  Emeril Lagasse Golf Tourney Raises $503,000 for J&WChef Emeril Lagasse returned to his alma mater, Johnson & Wales University, for the 4th Annual Emeril Lagasse Golf Classic benefiting his endowed scholarship fund. The tournament raised more than $503,000, bringing the four-year event total to just over $1.6 million dollars.
 Michelin Star Chef Visits North Miami CampusThe North Miami Campus honored two Michelin Star German Master Chef Franz Fuchs as a Distinguished Visiting Chef.  North Miami Campus Honors Bloise '98 & Morale '02 as Distinquished Visiting ChefsJohnson & Wales honors star alumni as Distinguished Visiting Chefs. Michael Bloise ’98 and Jason Morale ’02 return to their alma mater to work with students.  Chef Instructors Honored by Société Culinaire PhilanthropiqueChef instructors once again took top prizes at the 137th Salon of Culinary Art hosted by the Société Culinaire Philanthropique in November during this year’s International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show in New York City.  Charlotte Campus Honors Colette Peters as a DVCColette Peters, owner of Colette's Cakes, was honored in January by Johnson & Wales University as the Charlotte Campus' 4th Distinguished Visiting Chef®.
 North Miami Campus Honors Star AlumniJohnson & Wales University's North Miami Campus honored two of its alumni as Distinguished Visiting Chefs  Stanton Ho Shares Secrets of His Sweet Success with StudentsRenowned pastry chef Stanton Ho visited the North Miami Campus in January as a Distinguished Visiting Chef® (DVC). During his classroom demonstrations, Ho said his experiences have taught him that when it comes to making desserts the best ones are simple but perfect.  Green Projects Sprouting Up on J&W Providence CampusThe kick-off of J&W’s newest Green initiative, the Germination Project, draws students, faculty and administration for the first seed planting.  Sadruddin Abdullah Honored by the BCASadruddin Abdullah, assistant professor at the Charlotte Campus, was honored at the 2006 Bridging Culinary Arts (BCA) annual gala with the James Lewis Award.  Visiting Italian Chef Instructor Program Offers Innovative TeachingIn cooperation with New York-based Italian Culinary Foundation, JWU announces its latest innovative teaching endeavor, “The Visiting Italian Chef Instructor” program.  PBS' "Cooking Under Fire" Filmed at North Miami CampusJ&W's North Miami Campus was featured on two episodes of Cooking Under Fire, a new show that debuted on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) this spring.  Students, Alumni Travel to Finals of Kikkoman ImaginationalSix finalists, selected from nearly 300 entries in the Kikkoman-Johnson & Wales University Imaginational Recipe Challenge, recently competed for the grand prize of $6,000.  Students Share $38,000 Prize Money In Vegetarian Recipe ContestFive students at Johnson & Wales University recently turned farm-fresh produce into award-winning cuisine in the Jansal Valley Recipe Contest sponsored by Sid Wainer & Son Specialty Produce, Specialty Foods.  Celebrity Chefs and JWU Students Headline Foxwoods Food & Wine FestivalWorld's largest casino hosts 1st annual Food & Wine Festival featuring celebrity chef Tyler Florence, "Iron Chef" Masaharu Morimoto, and J&W students  Denver Students, Faculty Fare Well in ACF Colorado Chefs CompetitionDuring the ACF Colorado Chefs culinary competition held at the Denver Campus over Labor Day weekend, J&W faculty and staff held their own. |
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