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JWU STORIES

Thriving in Hospitality

From amazing internships to expanding her front-of-house operations knowledge, Madison Allan '23 loves every minute of studying Food & Beverage Industry Management at JWU.
Exterior of JWU’s Food Innovation & Design Lab, where researchers will be able to collaborate.

Food Systems Grant

JWU and URI have been awarded a $270,000 USDA grant to research food systems. The resulting Food Systems Faculty Research Fellowship program will strengthen multidisciplinary research opportunities at both institutions.

Unmissable Events

With Move In just around the corner, discover the different events and traditions that JWU has in store for the academic year, starting with Ignite the Night.

Classroom at Sea

What does “class” look like for students studying culinary sustainability at JWU? Head out on a Narragansett Bay excursion with our Sustainable Food Systems students.
Kimberly Sacaza ’23 studying the cell growth of Physcomitrella patens

Plant-Pathogen Research

Kimberly Sacaza '23, Alex Pedroza '23 and Christine Wong '23 worked with Professor Christos Dimos to investigate plant-pathogen interactions in order to develop disease-resistant crops that are less dependent on toxic chemicals.
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Community Justice Minor

JWU’s new Community Justice minor is designed to expand students’ perspective on approaches to crime management outside of the traditional punitive measures.
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Design on a Budget

Banish boring! Explore these fun, easy and inexpensive design ideas to make your JWU residence hall your home away from home.

JWU Rallies for Ukraine

“We’re all one JWU” has special meaning when the Wildcat community comes together to support a country in peril.

96.8% JWU’s Career Outcome Rate*

1,559 Students who completed an internship

72% Seniors on paid internships who received a job offer

*For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information.

CHOOSE YOUR CAMPUS

Providence
Small State, Big Breaks // Providence, Rhode Island is one of the most vibrant college towns in the world. That’s because it’s more than a town — it’s a city, offering all the benefits of a large urban area.
Charlotte
Rule the Queen City // Charlotte, North Carolina, no sleepy Southern town, is one of the fastest-growing business centers in the country.
Online
Professionally Focused // JWU’s College of Professional Studies offers the same high-quality programs that have defined our more than 100-year history.
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The Wildcat Way

Be part of a community that’s bigger than yourself

One JWU. No matter which campus you’re on, you’ll join a tight-knit network that embraces the same four tenets: Pride, Courage, Character and Community. With alumni across the country and opportunities that span the globe, there’s never been a better time to become a Wildcat.

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100+ Majors

Our students are invested in their educations and intentional about their experiences, ensuring that their learning is authentic and purposeful. JWU values intellectual curiosity and encourages a passion for hands-on learning while immersing students in dynamic labs and career-focused classrooms. The university’s commitment to providing students with a practical, relevant education shapes agile graduates who are real-world tested and ready to enter a highly dynamic workforce.

Majors & Programs: By Interest

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Experiential Education Prepares Leaders

JWU was among the first to build a curriculum around hands-on learning. It’s the foundation of the JWU experience.

Build Intercultural Competence

The JWU global experience means you are sure to find something that makes you dig a little deeper, think more broadly and venture outside of your comfort zone.

In a Class of Their Own

At JWU, we have some of the most passionate, dedicated leaders in academia with years of experience. They are committed to working with students and inspiring personal growth and professional success, all through innovative programs that directly reflect 21st-century needs.

It’s such a different atmosphere here. It’s like family. My professors have opened so many doors for me.

Tim Higginson '20, Criminal Justice

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  • Game Changer

    JWU’s new Exercise Sports Science Hub brings state-of-the-art technology to the College of Health & Wellness

  • Brewed Awakening

    How craft beer’s #MeToo moment inspired a scholarship for beverage students from underrepresented backgrounds.

  • The Alchemist

    Professor Ezenwayi Amaechi '07 MBA, helps women and youth become successful entrepreneurs at home and abroad.