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Tulane, JWU Collaborate on Culinary Medicine
Tulane, JWU Collaborate on Culinary Medicine

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This year’s JWU winners of James Beard Foundation Awards represent some established names — and some of America’s next great chefs.

All 4 JWU campuses have been named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition for commitment to service learning and civic engagement.

JWU alum, world-renowned chef and television personality Emeril Lagasse '78, '90 Hon. has been named the James Beard Foundation’s 2013 Humanitarian of the Year.

Karen Nicolas’ bold new menu at Washington, DC’s iconic Equinox has earned her a spot on this annual list of superstar American chefs.

Johnson & Wales University will award eight honorary doctorate degrees across its four campuses during commencement ceremonies on Thurs., May 17 (graduate) and Sat., May 19 (undergraduate).