Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is a private, nonprofit NECHE-accredited institution founded in 1914, with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina. JWU offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, both online and in-person, emphasizing experiential learning and career readiness. The university serves more than 8,000 students from over 65 countries and has over 128,000 alumni worldwide.