NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (June 22, 2020) – Being a champion on the field/court and in the classroom isn’t just a motto at JWU, it’s reality. The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) Athletic Department capped off a historic 2019-2020 season with one of the program’s top grade point averages in school history, posting an overall 3.30.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (June 6, 2020) -- Academic success continues to be an important focus for the Johnson & Wales Athletic Department. Winning in the classroom is just as important as success in athletic competition. On Tuesday, June 6, the JWU Athletic Department announced the latest inductees into its 4.0 Club.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (April 21, 2020) -- Academic success continues to be an important focus for the Johnson & Wales Athletic Department. Winning in the classroom is just as important as success in athletic competition.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (April 9, 2020) – The 2019-2020 school year was shortened due to the COVID-19 Pandemic so we’ve decided to take a look back at this year and highlight the tremendous things our teams and student-athletes accomplished.
After convening the Council of Presidents Executive Committee this morning, and with input from the National Administrative Council and National Eligibility Committee, the decision has been made to cancel the spring 2020 sports season, effective immediately.
TAMPA, Fla.—In conjunction with the conference’s Athletic Directors and Presidents, Sun Conference Commissioner Dustin Wilke announced that all Sun Conference competition will be suspended through Thursday, March 26.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (January 28, 2019) -- Academic success continues to be an important focus for the Johnson & Wales Athletic Department. Winning in the classroom is just as important as success in athletic competition.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (January 23, 2020) -- Johnson & Wales Director of Athletics Dave Griffore announced on Thursday the hiring of Matt Geer as next head coach of the Wildcats volleyball program.
TAMPA, Fla. (November 14, 2019) -- The Sun Conference announced it 2019 all-academic team on Thursday with four members of the Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team recognized for their work in the classroom.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (November 14, 2019) -- The Sun Conference announced its volleyball honors for the 2019 season on Thursday and senior Sharell Nairn has been named a First-Team All-Sun Conference selection for her performance this season.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (November 9, 2019) – Senior Sharell Nairn recorded a game-high 26 kills with a hitting percentage of .328 in her final match as a Wildcat as the Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-19, 2-14 TSC) fell to the Coastal Georgia Mariners (19-8, 12-4 TSC), 3-1 (25-17, 21-25, 25-16, 25-18) on Saturday afternoon.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (November 8, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-18, 2-13 TSC) will host the Coastal Georgia Mariners (18-8, 11-4 TSC) on Saturday, November 9. Game time from the Wildcat Center is set for 2:00 p.m.
AVE MARIA, Fla. (November 6, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-18, 2-13 TSC) were downed by the Ave Maria Gyrenes (13-12, 7-8 TSC), 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-19) on Wednesday evening.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (November 5, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-17, 2-12 TSC) travels to Ave Maria, Florida, to take on the Gyrenes (11-12, 6-8 TSC) on Wednesday, November 6. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (November 2, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-17, 2-12 TSC) fell to the Southeastern Fire (19-8, 10-4 TSC), 3-0 (25-16, 25-10, 25-17), on Saturday afternoon from the Wildcat Center.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (November 1, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-16, 2-11 TSC) hosts the Southeastern Fire (18-8, 9-4 TSC) on Saturday, November 2. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 30, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team’s (9-16, 2-11 TSC) upset bid to knock off Keiser (27-9, 11-3 TSC) was unsuccessful, resulting in a 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-22) loss on Wednesday night.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (October 29, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-15, 2-10 TSC) travels to West Palm Beach, Florida, to take on the Keiser Seahawks (26-9, 10-3 TSC) on Wednesday. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (October 26, 2019) – Senior Sharell Nairn became the first player in JWU history to record 1,000 kills, posting nine during the Wildcats (9-15, 2-10 TSC), 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-16) loss to St. Thomas (10-13, 6-7 TSC) on Saturday afternoon.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (October 25, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales volleyball team (9-14, 2-9 TSC) hosts the St. Thomas Bobcats (9-13, 5-7 TSC) on Saturday, October 26. Game time from the Wildcat Center is set for 2:00 p.m.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (October 23, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-13, 2-8 TSC) travels to Miami Gardens, Florida, to take on the Florida Memorial Lions (14-8, 7-4 TSC) on Wednesday, October 23. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (October 23, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-14, 2-9 TSC) dropped a 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-16) decision to the Florida Memorial Lions (15-8, 8-4 TSC) on Wednesday evening.
TAMPA, Fla. (October 21, 2019) – Senior Sharell Nairn and sophomore Jazmine Richardson earned Sun Conference Player of the Week honors for the week ending October 20 the league announced on Monday.
BABSON PARK, Fla. (October 19, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (9-13, 2-8 TSC) fell to the Webber International Warriors (7-13, 3-8 TSC), 3-0 (25-20, 28-26, 25-19), on Saturday afternoon.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 18, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (7-12) downed the Johnson (FL) Suns (9-9), 3-2 (24-26, 25-14, 32-30, 23-25, 15-12), on Thursday evening.
TAMPA, Fla. (October 14, 2019) – Senior Sharell Nairn and sophomore Vanessa Orozco earned Sun Conference Player of the Week honors for the week ending October 13 the league announced on Monday.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (October 12, 2019) – Led by senior Sharell Nairn’s school-record-tying 30 kills, the Johnson &Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (6-12, 2-7 TSC) made program history on Saturday, winning its first home-conference match with a 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 25-18, 25-23 ) victory over the Warner Royals (4-10, 2-7 TSC) on Saturday afternoon.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (October 11, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (5-12) fell to the Florida National Conquistadors (12-8), 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-23) on Friday afternoon.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (October 10, 2019) – The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) volleyball team (5-11, 1-7 TSC) will host a pair of matches this weekend, beginning with a non-conference contest versus Florida National (10-8) on Friday, October 11. A day later, the Wildcats will welcome the Warner Royals (4-9, 2-6 TSC) to the Wildcat Center. Game time for both matches is 2:00 p.m.
JWU Athletics Caps 2019-2020 School Year with Championship Performance in the Classroom
June 22, 2020NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (June 22, 2020) – Being a champion on the field/court and in the classroom isn’t just a motto at JWU, it’s reality. The Johnson & Wales (Fla.) Athletic Department capped off a historic 2019-2020 season with one of the program’s top grade point averages in school history, posting an overall 3.30.
