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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

The path to your perfect career begins with planning and support. Career Development has resources for you to help you make the most of your time at Barry. Guidance is just an appointment away.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

Meet the Dean

School of Nursing

Dean & Professor Tony Umadhay, PhD, CRNA, FAANA A Trailblazing Filipino Nurse and Academic Leader Tony Umadhay Elevates Nursing Education in the US

Tony Umadhay is a distinguished Filipino nurse and academic leader, renowned for his contributions to nursing education and health care. A proud BSN alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing in Manila, Philippines, Umadhay has made significant advances in his career since migrating to the United States during the workforce shortage in the 1990s. He holds a master's degree in nurse anesthesiology from Florida International University and a Ph.D. in Nursing from Barry University. His academic and professional journey is marked by numerous accolades, including the New York Life Doctoral Fellowship Award from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Foundation, the Excellence in Nursing Education Award from the University of Santo Tomas Nursing Association International, and recognition as distinguished alumni from Florida International University and Barry University. Umadhay is a fellow of the American Association of Anesthesiology.

Meet Dr. Tony Umadhay

In his esteemed role as the dean of the relaunched School of Nursing at Barry University, a private Catholic university in Miami, Florida, Umadhay aims to foster the development of competent and socially responsible nurses. He emphasizes the importance of a curriculum that not only equips nurses with clinical competencies but also prepares them to advance health equity, address social determinants of health, and meet the social needs of individuals and families. His leadership vision extends to encouraging other disciplines to expand educational experiences for students, enabling them to engage effectively within their communities and work with diverse populations.

Umadhay's professional background also includes serving as the associate dean for academic affairs of Barry University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences and as the director of the anesthesiology program at the same university. His affiliation as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in various healthcare facilities further highlights his commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety.

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