Diversity

Barry University is well-known for the diversity of its student body. Barry is a place where you can come and exchange ideas, get to know other people's customs, and discuss various perspectives. This aspect of Barry is a definite plus to you as a student of social work!

U.S. News and World Report 2004 America's Best Colleges. Barry held on to the top spot for diversity in the Southeast for the 7th consecutive year and continues its strong overall position in the second tier for Southern master's universities.

Reporting on college diversity, U.S. News wrote: "College bound students who believe that studying with people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds is important will want to consider student-body diversity when choosing a school."

Highlight in Black Issues. Barry's diversity was also highlighted in the July 2003 issue of Black Issues in Higher Education, which looked at the "proportionate representation of students of color among graduate and professional degrees" in 2001-2002.

Master's degrees awarded to Hispanics. Barry ranks number one for biological and life sciences master's degrees awarded to Hispanics, is second behind Johns Hopkins University in the number of biological and life sciences master's awarded to African Americans, and eighth in the number of computer and information science master's awarded to Hispanics.

"This shows we really are living the academic mission for our students," said Sister John Karen Frei, dean of the School of Natural and Health Sciences.

O'Laughlin Intercultural Center. Barry's Intercultural Center (ICC) helps bring together students of diverse cultures through a concerted effort that includes events and programs year-round. The annual Festival of Nations, scheduled in the spring, is the landmark event celebrating Barry's diversity.