JWU Providence

Two locations, one mission: Johnson & Wales University Alumni Andrea Cabrera '16, '18 MBA turned her Café Ava into a Latin culture staple in Cranston and Providence, crediting her JWU hospitality and business education for the foundation.

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From JWU Student to Restaurant Owner: Andrea Cabrera After earning both her bachelor's degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management and her MBA from Johnson & Wales University, Andrea Cabrera ’16, ’18 MBA transformed her passion for Latin culture, food and community into Café Ava. Here, she dishes on opening a second location and how she applied ...

JWU Cybersecurity student Daniel E. Castaneda Resulero '27 is gaining hands-on experience through his internship at McLaughlin Research Corporation. Working in IT support and cybersecurity compliance, he's applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while building the skills needed for a career in the defense industry.

What Does a Cybersecurity Internship at JWU Look Like? Cybersecurity major Daniel E. Castaneda is interning at McLaughlin Research Corporation. Here's how he landed the internship, what it entails, future plans and advice for other students.

Design meets advocacy: Associate Professor Tim Cox partnered with disability advocacy group RAMP real access motivates progress to design Rhode Island's new disability access license plate, drawing on his own experience as a wheelchair user and years of accessibility research. Gov. Dan McKee signed the plates into law in July during Disability Pride Month. Proud to see our faculty's expertise driving real change. 🚗 ♿

JWU Professor Driving Change for Rhode Islanders with Disabilities JWU Associate Professor Tim Cox partnered with disability advocacy organization RAMP to design Rhode Island's new disability access and charitable license plates, using his graphic design expertise and personal experience as a wheelchair user to promote accessibility and inclusion.

Planning a visit to Johnson & Wales University? Make the most of your trip with the perfect Rhode Island weekend itinerary, featuring campus tours, Providence restaurants, waterfront walks and nearby attractions.

Visiting Campus? Plan a Perfect R.I. Weekend Make the most of your Johnson & Wales University visit with a weekend exploring Providence, Newport and Rhode Island before attending JWU's open house.

JWU College of Food Innovation & Technology student Johannah Evans '28 shared how scholarship support has shaped her Johnson & Wales University journey at the Providence Epicurean Scholarship Society dinner.

Johannah Evans Brings Passion to Scholarship Event Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts student Johannah Evans shares how a scholarship and hands-on learning at JWU shaped her culinary journey.

A degree that grows with your goals. Whether you're exploring your interests or preparing for a career that spans multiple industries, JWU's Liberal Studies program gives you the flexibility to build an education that's uniquely yours. Learn how this versatile degree can help you create your own path.

Why Major in Liberal Studies? A Degree Designed for Opportunity Explore JWU's Liberal Studies program, where flexible learning, critical thinking and interdisciplinary study prepare you for diverse careers.

Johnson & Wales University Dining is proving once again that food can be both delicious and sustainable, earning two National Association of College & University Food Services Bronze Awards. Learn how students, chefs and campus partners helped put JWU on the map for innovative sustainability and standout dining events.

JWU Dining Earns Two NACUFS Awards for Sustainability Efforts Johnson & Wales University Dining received two NACUFS awards for sustainable procurement and student engagement through innovative dining initiatives.

A mentor. An alumnus. One unforgettable collaboration. When a JWU professor teamed up with a former student, they transformed a shared creative vision into a striking public sculpture now on display in downtown Providence. Discover how mentorship, collaboration and hands-on design came together to leave a lasting mark on the city.

JWU Design Collaboration Brings Public Art to Providence A JWU professor and alumnus turned their mentor-student relationship into a public art collaboration, creating a sculpture that now brightens downtown Providence.

What's a White Coat Ceremony, and why did Johnson & Wales University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Class of 2027 celebrate with one in June 2026? Learn what it symbolizes and how JWU is celebrating its latest cohort's transition from classroom to clinic.

White Coats Mark Physician Assistant Students’ Next Step In June 2026, Johnson & Wales University celebrated a milestone for its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Class of 2027: completing classroom study and entering a year on hands-on clinical fieldwork. Here's what that means and why the White Coat Ceremony is important for healt...

From JWU classrooms to the RISD Museum, heres how JWU Design students in the JWU College of Arts & Sciences are turning creative skills into community impact.

JWU Design Students Accepted into RISD Guild Two JWU Design students are bring creativity to the RISD Guild, working to create interactive museum experiences that connect art, design and community