Johnson & Wales University College of Professional Studies Evolves into JWU Online

New name reflects future of online education opportunities

Reflecting broader opportunities for the thousands of learners who receive their degree online and the many more to come, Johnson & Wales University today announced the renaming of its College of Professional Studies into JWU Online.
 
The change was made to reflect the evolving nature of online education and better represent the wide variety of online degree opportunities available through the university. No changes will be made to the degree programs currently available to online students. The rebrand continues the university’s legacy of nimbly adapting to meet industry demand.
 
“At JWU, everything we do is powered by possibility, and we know that in 2025, technology has made it possible for the non-traditional learner to experience higher education beyond the constraints of a classroom or physical campus,” said Cindy Parker, vice president of JWU Online. “We look forward to this next chapter in the ever-changing landscape of online learning.”
 
Johnson & Wales’s College of Professional Studies was never a degree-granting college, instead it has always served as a hub for online learners to study, take courses, and grow professionally. Degrees are granted through the respective college of the student’s degree, such as the College of Business for online Master of Business Administration degrees.
 
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About JWU
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 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business, engineering, food innovation, hospitality, nutrition, health and wellness. It also offers undergraduate programs in culinary arts, dietetics and design. JWU’s unique model provide students with the personalized attention, academic expertise and industry connections that inspire professional success and personal growth. The time students spend at JWU is nothing short of transformative, as demonstrated by career outcomes, expected earnings and economic mobility rankings. The university’s impact is global, with alumni in 125 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit jwu.edu.