JWU Continues Community Contributions to City of Providence

PRESS RELEASE

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — January 7, 2025 – Over the last year, Johnson & Wales University continued its commitment to being a good community partner by providing $5.3 million in voluntary payments and community contributions to the city of Providence. These contributions are part of a multi-year agreement made between the city and private colleges and universities in the area.  

Johnson & Wales University is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable for students. As such, the university provided nearly $4 million in scholarships to Providence residents through initiatives such as the JWU Pledge.  

Contributions also comprise services and in-kind contributions to the city, such as the twice annual JWU Serves Day of Service, when students, faculty and staff volunteer in partnership with nonprofit organizations throughout the city and state. Other examples include: 

• Maintenance of public spaces surrounding campus 

• Initiatives to increase educational access and support for Providence residents 

• Volunteerism and community engagement efforts 

• A strong partnership with Providence Police Department and other public safety agencies 

• Support for city employees and Providence-based organizations 
• Partnerships for cultural and civic engagement in the city 

"Providence has been our home for more than a century, and we are committed to being a good community partner and neighbor,” said JWU Providence President Joseph Greene, M.S., CPA. “From working with healthcare facilities to provide hands-on clinical experience for our College of Health & Wellness students, to athletic teams and student organizations holding drives to benefit local nonprofits or hosting community organizations on campus, the benefits to our community take many forms. We look forward to continuing this in our renewed agreement with the city.” 

About JWU 

Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students at its campuses in Providence, Rhode Island and Charlotte, North Carolina, and through JWU Online. An innovative educational leader, the university offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business and hospitality, dietetics and nutrition, food innovation and technology, and health and wellness. It also offers undergraduate programs in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. JWU’s unique model provides 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 130 countries pursuing careers worldwide.

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