Returning to school to earn your graduate degree can be tough, especially when there’s work to do and tuition to pay. A previous graduate of Johnson & Wales University, 22-year-old Shaunya Noble knows this firsthand.

The trend is clear: Companies are invested in their employees’ reaching the next level of education … in more ways that one.

The Johnson & Wales University College of Online Education is pleased to announce our Spring Term dean's list for 2019. Undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.40 or higher achieve dean's list status. Congratulations! 

Happy Summer! It’s time to unwind, explore, and enjoy yourself. But before you head out on your next adventure, consider these top travel tips from our experts:

Planning & Packing

1. Plan ahead. 

2. Use an experienced travel agent to get the best rates.

3. Consider buying travel insurance.

4. Go over your itinerary before packing.

The Boston Bruins are competing in the Stanley Cup Finals for the third time this decade as they battle the St. Louis Blues for the National Hockey League championship. The Bruins swept the Blues for the Stanley Cup in 1970 as Bobby Orr scored his iconic “flying goal” to cap the series. This series is much different as both teams are evenly matched and the series looks to be one that may go the full seven games.

A sociology degree is a broad field of study which opens the door to a number of career opportunities. But it’s not always obvious what jobs in sociology are available. If you’re interested in pursuing a bachelor’s in sociology, you might be wondering:  What can I do with a sociology degree? Where can I work? What fields, industries and jobs are open to me? Do I need to further my education in order to start my career?

Commencement has come and gone, and we’re still reeling from whirlwind of excitement, achievement, and celebration.

This past weekend, the Johnson & Wales University community celebrated commencement ceremonies across four campuses in Providence, Rhode Island; North Miami, Florida; Denver, Colorado; and Charlotte, North Carolina. In total 3,034 degrees were awarded universitywide—including 153 undergraduate degrees and 176 graduate degrees earned through the College of Online Education

It’s one thing for a company to say that they are devoted to sustainability—and quite another for them to deliver. Bigelow Tea does both.

The company has gone green when it comes to packaging, which is totally recyclable from the box to the individually wrapped bags to the string; lighting (the headquarters hosts nearly 900 solar panels); and waste, saving 95 percent of landfill-destined product through smart composting and donation efforts.

Once you find a school with a degree program that matches your career goals and you commit to taking the first step toward achieving your academic goals, you have to formally apply to college.

The application process can seem intimidating at first—especially if you have never applied to college before—but, in fact, it can be quite simple.

Here’s how it works at the Johnson & Wales University College of Online Education.

During Johnson & Wales University’s 43rd Annual Career Expo and Internship Fair, we asked top employers a few questions about their hiring processes and what types of candidates they are searching for. Here is what they had to say:

What type of attributes are you looking for in a résumé?

“Longevity and leadership experience.” — Target

“We’re looking for people who are adaptable. You need to have a good personality, too. Eye contact and a strong handshake are crucial.” — EcoLab