29th Annual Agnes Seminar

School of Education: Orientation

Clinical Biology Program Awarded ASCP Foundation Grant

ASCP Foundation Laboratory Science Program Director Educational Grant is a mini grant opportunity for program directors of NAACLS accredited institutions to receive funding for their educational program. The Clinical Biology Program at Barry University submitted an application titled “IHC Panel Approach for Student Engagement” and was...

Barry MSW Student promotes Restorative Justice

MSW Student Johanna Rodriguez Herrera along with assistant professor Dr. Sheila McMahon attended a training offered by the Restorative Justice Network of Catholic Campuses at Chestnut Hill College located in Philadelphia this past June. Being trained on Restorative Justice opened my eyes to how effective (and kind) integrative approaches can be in...

ADSOE's CARE Center awarded the College Access and Readiness Experiences for Success Grant

The Adrian Dominican School of Education's (ADSOE) CARE Center has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the College Board Florida Partnership. The College Access and Readiness Experiences for Success (CARES) Grant was awarded to ADSOE's College Reach-Out Program (CROP). Proceeds from the grant will be used to carry out program activities that support...

Dr. Phyllis Scott honored with 2018 Community Pillar award

Dr. Phyllis Scott, dean of Barry University's School of Social Work, was honored with the Community Pillar award by the Heritage Planning Committee of the Black Affairs Advisory Board of Miami-Dade County. Scott received her award during the organization's annual Pillars Awards and scholarship presentation in downtown Miami. Seven honorees were...

Alumni Spotlight: Alexander Linares ’16

What degree did you earn? Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, minor in Diving Education What have you been doing since graduating from Barry? I was invited back to Woods Hole, Mass., to pursue a scientific diving internship in May of 2017 at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) under the mentorship of dive safety officer, Ed O'Brien....

Barry Law Dean Diaz on Cover of Diverse Issues in Higher Education Magazine

Barry University School of Law Dean Leticia Diaz is featured on the cover of the July issue of Diverse Issues in Higher Education and in an article on diversity initiatives at the law school. The magazine spotlights law school deans from across the nation on their intentions about training the next generation of lawyers. Dean Diaz' focus on...

Fr. Cristóbal Torres Iglesias designs crucifix in newly renovated Fr. Cristóbal Torres Iglesias designs crucifix in newly renovated Cor Jesu Chapel at Barry University

At the recently renovated Cor Jesu Chapel at Miami-based Barry University, the artist behind the new crucifix is Fr. Cristóbal Torres Iglesias, OP, who also serves as University chaplain. Torres, who became a late vocation friar in the Dominican order at age 37, says the crucifix pays homage to the founding of Barry University by a...

The Heart of Experiential Art is COMMUNITY

Barry University School of Social Work recently collaborated with Miami Gardens High School students to participate in an experiential arts workshop. Barry MSW students Johanna Rodriquez, Shirley Roseman, and Becky Flowers joined faculty member Dr. Heidi LaPorte and Student Services Coordinator Yvonne Alonso in working with students on the value...