Albertus Magnus College Announces Partnership with Johnson & Wales University Quick Links Degrees Dominican & College Traditions Faculty Fast Facts History Our Campus Albertus Magnus College Announces Partnership with Johnson & Wales University Agreement Provides Pathways to Future Degrees New Haven, Conn., July 9, 2025 Albertus Magnus College remains faithful to its almost 100-year-old promise of providing access and opportunity to higher educational learning.Today, Albertus is pleased to announce a special collaboration with Johnson & Wales University, a Providence, Rhode Island non-profit institute of higher education. This preferred provider agreement encourages Albertus graduates to enroll at Johnson & Wales to seek their Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Public Health. By doing so, a limited number of qualified applicants are eligible for renewable merit-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000 depending on degree and requirements. This opportunity would be most beneficial to Albertus General Health Studies, Biology, and Public Health degree holders. “This partnership with Johnson & Wales University is as purposeful as it is impactful,” stated Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Dr. Rosa Rivera-Hainaj. “It prioritizes both access and opportunity to furthering education — something that is at the core of the Albertus mission and continues to be celebrated as we enter our Second Century of Excellence.” Members of the Johnson & Wales community agree that this is a great collaboration between the two institutions. “Since its founding, Johnson & Wales University has been committed to providing students with an excellent education to prepare them for careers in in-demand fields,” said JWU Chancellor Mim Runey, LP.D. “At this pivotal point for higher education, we are pleased to partner with Albertus Magnus College to offer this opportunity for their graduates to continue their healthcare education here at Johnson & Wales University.” This agreement underscores Albertus’ commitment to an ongoing education. For nine consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus graduates have attained full-time employment or gone onto graduate studies within six months of completing their degrees. About Albertus Magnus College Founded in 1925, Albertus is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition. Albertus' values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report, Money, and The New York Times, and has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For ten consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus graduates have attained employment or gone on to graduate studies within six months of completing their degrees. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and graduate program levels. Proud to enroll a student body where nearly half of its undergraduate students receive Federal Pell Grants and are first-generation college goers, Albertus is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor's degree programs in Nursing, including BSN and Connecticut's first LPN-to-BSN; General Health Sciences; Interdisciplinary Studies; and Public Health. Among its graduate offerings is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program, and it is just one of three schools to offer a Master of Science in Human Services. In 2025-26, Albertus is celebrating its historic 100th Anniversary and completing implementation of the Albertus 2025: Lighting the Way to a Second Century strategic plan, with a bold vision to "be a destination liberal arts-based college, distinguished in its interdisciplinary and experiential approach to education, rooted in Dominican values, that prepares students for lifelong civic engagement and success." To learn more, please visit albertus.edu About JWU Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 8,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its campuses in Providence, Rhode Island and Charlotte, North Carolina. An innovative educational leader, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business, food innovation, hospitality, nutrition, and health and wellness. It also offers undergraduate programs in culinary arts, dietetics and design. 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 125 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit jwu.edu. Degrees Dominican & College Traditions Faculty Fast Facts History Our Campus Contact Andrea Kovacs Vice President for Marketing & Community Relations media@albertus.edu (203) 773-0129 Albertus Magnus College 700 Prospect Street New Haven, CT 06511 Copyright © Albertus Magnus College, All Rights Reserved Website Privacy and Cookie Policy Copyright ©