Barry University News
Barry University’s Andreas School of Business earns extended AACSB Accreditation seal
MIAMI (Sept. 12, 2019) – Barry University's Andreas School of Business has obtained extended accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International). AACSB, a global nonprofit founded in 1916, has only accredited 5% of the business colleges worldwide, which have applied and met the organization's...
Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin, fifth president of Barry University, passes away
MIAMI [June 18, 2019] — The Adrian Dominican Sisters and Barry University announced today that Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin, OP, Ph.D., Barry's former president, passed away at the age of 90 at the Dominican Sisters' health care facility in Adrian, Mich. Sister Jeanne, the University's fifth president, served in that role from 1981-2004 — a 23-year...
Barry University named a 2019-20 Military Friendly® School
Barry University has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly® School designation. First published in 2009, Military Friendly® Schools is the most comprehensive, powerful resource for veterans. Each year, the list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to service members and their families, helping them select the best college,...
Dr. Bryan Caldwell named dean of Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine
MIAMI (April 24, 2019) — Dr. Bryan Caldwell from Kent State University has been named dean of Barry University's School of Podiatric Medicine. Caldwell, who currently serves as assistant dean, director of Clinical Education and Clinical Operations, and professor at the Kent State University School of Podiatric Medicine, will assume his role on...
Barry University creates the Adrian Dominican Institute for Mission and Leadership in honor of Sister Linda Bevilacqua
MIAMI (April 1, 2019) – Barry University is creating the Adrian Dominican Institute for Mission and Leadership in honor of President Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, Ph.D., and her predecessors. Sister Linda, who has been president of the University since 2004, is retiring on June 30 and is the only Adrian Dominican Sister in full-time ministry...
Barry University Receives $100,000 grant for podiatric medical scholarships
Miami (March 29, 2019) — Bako Medical Education Foundation Inc. has awarded a $100,000 grant to Barry University for scholarships to deserving students in its School of Podiatric Medicine. Funding from the Bako Medical Education Foundation will provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in podiatric and podiatric dermatological fields of...
Barry University names Mike Allen, Ph.D., as new president
MIAMI (March 11, 2019) – Following a national search, Barry University's Board of Trustees has named Mike Allen, Ph.D., as the university's seventh president. Allen, who currently serves as vice president for student affairs at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., will assume the role of president on July 1. Allen will...
Barry’s nursing program receives $2.3 million grant to address national nursing faculty shortage
Miami (Jan. 30, 2019) — Barry University's nursing program within the College or Nursing and Health Sciences has received a $2.3 million grant to help address the national nursing faculty shortage. The grant comes from the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) — a federal government-sponsored loan program from the Health Resources and Services...
Barry University Announces 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
MIAMI (Feb. 4, 2019) – Barry University has announced the seven alumni who will be honored for their outstanding achievements and contributions to society at the Distinguished Alumni Awards on Feb. 15, 2019 at the Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts at Barry University. The Distinguished Alumni Awards honor members of...
Barry University’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences Introduces Cutting-Edge Robotic Technology To Enhance Student Learning
Nursing Programs Start 2018-2019 Academic Year with the Launch of Teaching Robots