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Recent Media Coverage

JWU is leading the way with three-year degrees

Johnson & Wales University was featured in a PBS NewsHour report exploring the rise of three-year degree programs across the country. Hear from Provost Rich Wiscott and two three-year students about how higher education is evolving to meet student needs and industry demand.

Watch the full segment here

Faculty Experts

Johnson & Wales faculty members are experts in a range of fields and topics, bringing their hands-on industry experience into the classroom. Faculty are available to comment on issues, trends and stories on a range of topics. To find the right expert for your story, contact the University Communications contacts below.

Some of the areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:

College of Hospitality & Business

  • Restaurant industry trends
  • Tipping
  • Retail & consumer spending
  • Tourism
  • Beverages (alcoholic and no-alcoholic)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Inflation
  • Workforce shortages
  • Sports & event management
  • Income taxes
  • Commercial real estate
  • Supply chain management

College of Food Innovation & Technology

  • Sustainability
  • Food systems
  • Food safety
  • Grocery prices & food inflation
  • Food as medicine
  • Food science
  • Menu trends
  • Regional cuisine
  • Fine dining

College of Health & Wellness

  • Nutrition
  • Food as preventative health
  • Health care workforce shortages
  • Healthcare access
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Sports & exercise science
  • Healthy aging

John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences

  • Behavioral & mental health
  • Addiction counseling & substance use disorders
  • Criminal justice & community safety
  • Cybersecurity
  • Animal Science
  • Graphic design

Media Contacts

If you are a member of the media in need of an expert to comment on breaking news or to provide insight for a feature or opinion piece, please contact University Communications:

Providence Campus

Rachel Nunes
Senior Communications & Media Relations Specialist
rachel.nunes@jwu.edu
(O) 401-598-2752
(C) 401-895-7364

Charlotte Campus

Jill Smith
Director of Communications & Media Relations
jill.smith@jwu.edu
(O) 980-598-1004
(C) 704-340-3273

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Photography & Videography Requests

Images Requests: photography and video footages of Johnson & Wales University are available for use by media. Photos must be credited to Johnson & Wales University.

Videography and Still Photography On-Campus Policy: Commercial filming and photography shoots on campus can be coordinated through the University Communications department. To request approval, please complete the online request form.

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Press & Media Resources

Find high-quality images, fact sheets, and important university details to aid in your coverage of our latest stories and updates. All photos are cleared for use by the media, with the credit “Courtesy Johnson & Wales University.”

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Campus Life & Academic Photos
Fact Sheets
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