Starting Fall 2020: Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Food Systems
Story by JWU Media Relations , on Jan 15, 2020 3:32 PM
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A long-established leader in food education, JWU will introduce a new bachelor of science degree in Sustainable Foods Systems in the fall of 2020. The four-year program is an addition to JWU's undergraduate and graduate programs that have evolved since the university launched its culinary arts education in the 1970s.
A signature of the university's academic programs has been its strong affiliation with industry that allows students the opportunity to work with professionals to solve authentic business challenges. The Sustainable Food Systems degree will serve as a platform for future practitioners and policymakers to develop sustainable solutions. Course titles include: "Cultivating Local Food Systems," "Growing for the Menu," "Politics of Food, Human Security & Social Justice," "Sustainability in the Culinary Kitchen" and "Health & the Harvest." The program will be available at JWU's Providence, R.I. in the fall of 2020, and at the North Miami, Fla., and Denver, Colo. campuses beginning in the fall of 2021.
"We have designed a hands-on, experiential curriculum that maintains the fundamental techniques and skills essential to working with and understanding food with the addition of relevant knowledge about food systems, food security, public health and policy," Branden Lewis, associate professor and academic lead for the new program, says. "This degree will forge new pathways to healthier eating, healthier societies and more sustainable food systems."
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Johnson & Wales University Ranks 19 in U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings
Story by JWU Media Relations , on Sep 12, 2022 9:00 AM
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Charlotte, N.C. – September 12, 2022 – Johnson & Wales University Charlotte was listed in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best colleges in America, according to the annual report released on Monday. JWU Charlotte ranked 19 out of 99 colleges in this year's Regional Colleges, South category.
The Charlotte Campus was included under the categories of Social Mobility (ranked 56) and Best Value (ranked 14).
The Providence Campus ranked 70 out of 175 universities in the northeast region, moving up 24 spots from the year prior.
The ranking aligns with the vision of JWU’s Powered by Purpose 2024 strategic plan, released last year. Chancellor Mim L. Runey, LP.D. said the improved ranking exemplifies the hard work of faculty and staff over the past year.
“Today, as U.S. News & World Report releases its Best Colleges rankings, I am pleased to see the hard work of our faculty and staff over the last year being recognized nationwide,” Runey said. “We know the investments we have made in our students and our increase of high-touch student experiences on both the Providence and Charlotte campuses have contributed to our rise in the ranking.”
Executive Director of Operations Mark Norman says Charlotte’s inclusion in this year’s list is an indication of the university’s growing footprint.
“Johnson & Wales University’s mission is to provide an exceptional education that inspires professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth,” Norman said. “The university plans to invest $7.6 million on its Charlotte campus to bolster current programs and create new ones that will expand our existing comprehensive educational offerings. We are excited to be included in this year’s rankings and hope prospective students will consider one of our 20 bachelor’s degree programs.”
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Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 8,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its campuses in Providence, Rhode Island and Charlotte, North Carolina. An innovative educational leader, the university offers degree programs in arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, design and engineering, education, health and wellness, hospitality, nutrition and physician assistant studies. Its unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry focused education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth. The university’s impact is global, with alumni from 125 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit jwu.edu.
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This was updated June 8, 2020 to indicate program will be offered at the North Miami and Denver campuses beginning fall 2021.