Tag: Johnson & Wales University
Redefining Higher Education: The Strategic Imperative of a Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree
For over a century, the structure of undergraduate education has remained largely unchanged—typically requiring four years and 120 credits. While academic programs and technology...
Should elective classes be eliminated from college degree requirements?
PROVIDENCE – Johnson & Wales University on Oct. 22 announced that it will launch a three-year bachelor’s degree program in four study areas next...
PBN tech summit ‘You can’t outsource your responsibility’ to protect customer...
In a global environment where criminal hacking has become an industry in itself, Peter Reid acknowledges that few businesses have the resources to hire...
PBN Health Care Summit: R.I.’s fragile system is now in ‘crisis’
WARWICK – Six months ago, Dr. Michael Wagner said Rhode Island’s health care was fragile. Now he says it’s in a state of crisis.
Among...
Casting a MALL PALL: Despite uncertain future, Providence Place remains key...
Decades ago, city and state leaders eagerly jumped on a cross-country flight to secure Seattle-based retailer Nordstrom Inc. as an anchor tenant for Providence...
R.I. universities beefing up entrepreneurial offerings
Rhode Island colleges are doubling down on their on-campus entrepreneurship centers, drawing highly motivated students who are looking for practical hands-on support as they...
BRIDGING THE GAP: Programs connect culinary workers, employers in need
Rhode Islanders love good food, and our reward is a regular stream of new restaurants.
“It’s fantastic from an entrepreneurial standpoint but every time you...
Feast & Fettle is finding solutions through food
PBN 2024 Fastest Growing Companies Awards
$15 MILLION to $50 MILLION:
1. Feast & Fettle Inc.
CEO (or equivalent): Carlos Ventura
2023 Revenue: $25.1 million
2021 Revenue: $9.3 million
Revenue...
JWU creates new professional culinary skills certificate program
PROVIDENCE – To help prepare students for careers in food production and similar professions, Johnson & Wales University recently launched its fully online, one-year...
Five Questions With: Jaiannah DeMello
Jaiannah DeMello is an associate at RE/MAX Vantage, focusing on southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, recently listing the most expensive home on the market...



















