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Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs—online and in-person. With over a century of academic excellence, JWU values intellectual curiosity and encourages a passion for hands-on learning by immersing students in dynamic labs and career-focused classrooms. The university’s commitment to providing students with a well-rounded, relevant education shapes agile graduates who are real-world tested and ready to enter a highly dynamic workforce. Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit NECHE-accredited institution with more than 8,000 students from over 65 countries. JWU offers 100+ undergraduate, graduate, online, continuing education and accelerated programs in healthcare, business, culinary arts, hospitality, technology, education, and more. Over 105,000 alumni are forging successful careers in exciting industries.

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