SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 20, 2025 – USA Today has selected Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences as a Top Workplaces awardee for the second consecutive year.
This national recognition underscores Joyce University’s commitment to a positive workplace culture as it continues to drive its mission to provide accessible, high-quality nursing education. Locally, Utah Business Magazine named Joyce University one of the state’s 2024 Best Companies to Work For, also for the second year in a row.
USA Today’s Top Workplaces program has a 16-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across 60 markets for regional Top Workplaces, Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards, and Top Workplaces USA.
“It’s an honor to once again be chosen as Top Workplaces recipient,” said Joyce University President and CEO, Dr. John Smith-Coppes. “We work hard to create a supportive environment where students and employees alike can thrive. We know are achieving our goal when everyone feels valued and empowered to be their best selves at work.”
Founded in 1979, Joyce University is one of Utah’s largest nursing institutions and prioritizes attracting and retaining highly experienced nurse educators and university staff. Workplace initiatives focus on fostering a strong, flexible, and engaging employee culture.
"At Joyce University, we recognize that a thriving workplace starts with investing in our people," said Ann Johnson, Vice President of People & Culture. “As we continue to prioritize employee wellness and foster opportunities for personal and professional growth, we are intentional about cultivating a culture where our team feels supported, valued, and empowered to excel.”
Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150+ employees that have built great cultures. More than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in the survey. Winners were chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered independently through a survey issued by Energage.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
For more information on Joyce University and its innovative nursing and health science programs, visit Joyce.edu.
Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Wisconsin, Ohio, and South Carolina, Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.
Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.