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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Johnson & Wales University Among Best Online Programs

January 30th, 2023
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Student typing on laptop at home with US News badges displayed for decorative purposes

Johnson & Wales University continues to rank among the 2023 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans categories.

U.S. News assessed schools in the Bachelor’s Programs and Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans based on a variety of objective factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies.

GeneralKelsey Lima

Niche Careers for Hospitality Professionals

January 24th, 2023
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Woman standing in front of her store holding a piece of paper smiling

The hospitality industry offers professionals a wide range of career options. Some career paths might instantly spring to mind, such as hotel or restaurant management, but there's a whole world of niche hospitality careers that job seekers might explore.

HospitalityJWU

Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management Degree: A Deep Dive

January 17th, 2023
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Women putting icing on a cake.

The baking and pastry arts is a special expertise in food service management. Much like a wine sommelier, baking and pastry arts students and professionals specialize in an area they feel passionately about. You'll find culinary experts in baking & pastries working in high-end bakeries or starting their own businesses and brands.

Let's learn more about this culinary field and what it takes to achieve unparalleled success in your specialization.

Culinary ArtsJWU

Mindful Driving Behavior: Reflecting on the Ghosts of COVID Past, Present, and Future

January 12th, 2023
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Cars driving on a busy highway.

In Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, three ghosts – Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future – visit the miserly and mean-spirited character of Scrooge on Christmas Eve. The mission of each of these apparitions is to travel through time to demonstrate to Scrooge the “error of his ways” with the hopes that this forewarning will transform him. 

Before uttering the infamous, “Bah, Humbug,” let us briefly consider the message this adaptation can provide regarding the last three years of COVID restrictions. 

GeneralKaren Silva - Ed.D.

8 Benefits of Enterprise Risk Management

January 10th, 2023
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People gathered around table looking at papers and smiling at each other

Enterprise risk management (ERM) is a process used by organizations to identify, assess, and manage risks that could affect their business. The goal of ERM is to minimize the impact of adverse events on an organization's financial performance, reputation, and ability to operate. ERM programs typically involve identifying organizational risks, assessing their potential impact, and developing plans to mitigate or transfer them.

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10 Growing Accounting Careers

January 4th, 2023
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Women wearing glasses looking at paper charts.

If you believe in the stereotype that accountants do nothing more than number crunching, think again. There is so much more to the role of an accountant than doing math. While a strong, mathematically inclined mind will obviously be a significant boon to any accountant, the job's responsibilities require much more.

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Resort Management 101: The Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed

December 28th, 2022
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Woman and man behind a bar talking with another woman across the bar with a palm tree in the background

Resort management has become a vital part of the hospitality and tourism industry. Guests who visit resort settings pay significant fees and have reasonably lofty expectations.

Leaders in resort management services understand the value of creating an unforgettable experience that keeps guests happy and ready to tell friends, family, and others who might consider visiting.

Hotel & Lodging ManagementJWU

14 Tips for a Successful Project Management Career

December 20th, 2022
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Woman standing in front of people pointing at a chart.

Project management involves the process of planning, coordinating, and executing a series of tasks to achieve a specific goal. A project manager is responsible for ensuring the on-time completion of a project, within budget, and to the required quality standards. To do this, they must develop a detailed project plan and track progress against it throughout the life of the project. Project management can be applied to any type of project, from building a bridge to launching a new product.

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Finding a Nonprofit to Support: How You Can Make a Difference with Charitable Giving

December 13th, 2022
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Young girl holding a box that says donations on the outside.

Charitable giving and volunteering are priorities for people from all walks of life. According to Gallup, an impressive 81 percent of Americans donated to charities in 2021, while 56 percent volunteered their time.

Nonprofit ManagementJWU

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