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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.

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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.

Service-Learning

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.

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Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

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.

Campus Life

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.

2017 Honors Convocation

Program

PROGRAM

Processional Beverly Coulter, DMA
Fine Arts Department
Master of Ceremony Pawena Sirimangkala, PhD
Chair, Honors Committee
University Marshall Victor Romano, PhD
Chair, Faculty Senate
Invocation Rev. Mark Wedig, OP, PhD
Chair, Department
of Theology and Philosophy
Welcome John D. Murray, PhD Provost
Sigma Tau Delta Writing Awards  
Dr. Helen Connell Film Essay Award  
Dr. Lloyd D. Elgart Memorial Endowed Scholarship  
Deans’ Awards  
Alpha Chi  
Delta Epsilon Sigma  
Kappa Gamma Pi  
Phi Eta Sigma  
St. Catherine Medal  
Concluding Remarks Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD
President
Recessional Beverly Coulter, DMA

WRITING AWARDS
Sigma Tau Delta Writing Awards Andrea Greenbaum, PhD
Lillian Schanfield, PhD
Faculty Co-Sponsors
Poetry Category First Place: Joseph Medrano
Title of Entry: “Battle Cry”
Major: Sport Management
School of Business
  Honorable Mention: Kahelia Smellie
Title of Entry: “My Kinky Afro”
Major: Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences
Fiction Category First Place: Paris Razor
Title of Entry: “Rabbit Hole”
Major: English
College of Arts and Sciences
  Honorable Mention: Melissa Diaz
Title of Entry: “Why You Go to Starbucks”
Major: English
College of Arts and Sciences
Graphic NovelCategory First Place: Jessa Potter
Title of Entry: “A Self-Help Guide from My Suicidal Aunt”
Double Major: Biomedical and Forensic Photography
College of Arts and Sciences
Essay Category First Place: Rachel Tellez
Title of Entry: “No Hablo Español ”
Major: English
College of Arts and Sciences
  Honorable Mention: Christopher Berman
Title of Entry: “Bob Marley Historiography”
Major: History
College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Helen Connell Film Essay Award Lawrence Byrne, PhD
Andrea Greenbaum, PhD
Lillian Schanfield, PhD
Faculty Co-Sponsors
  Winner: Destiny Ricks
Title of Entry: “Themes and Horror Conventions in ‘The Exorcist’”
Major: English
College of Arts and Sciences

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Dr. Lloyd D. Elgart Memorial Endowed Scholarship (2017 – 2018) Lillian Schanfield, PhD
Chair, Dr. Lloyd D. Elgart Memorial Endowed
Scholarship Committee
Renato Danieletto
Major: Finance
School of Business		  

DEANS’ AWARDS
College of Arts and Sciences Karen Callaghan, PhD, Dean
Mathematics and Sciences:  
Bertina Telusma, Bachelor of Science in Biology  
Humanities, Fine Arts, and Theology
Jessica Cousett, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy		  
Social and Behavioral Sciences  
Kevin Dalia, Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law  
College of Nursing and Health Sciences John McFadden, PhD, Dean
Jennafer Villella, Bachelor of Science in Nursing  
School of Business Tomislav Mandakovic, PhD, Dean
Bo Haug, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
With Majors in Finance and International Business		  
School of Education Jill Farrell, EdD, Dean
Nada Nassif, Bachelor of Science in Education
With a Specialization in Early and Middle Childhood Education		  
Elizabeth Hernandez, Bachelor of Science in Administration  
School of Social Work Phyllis Scott, PhD, Dean
Hailee Jefferys, Bachelor of Social Work  

HONORS SOCIETIES

ALPHA CHI Carol Warner, EdD
Moderator
Christopher Allen Donabell Fletcher Vanessa Pedrianes
Hanno Antoni Laura Gagliardi Carlington Pinnock
Asia Arias Elisabeth Gordon Guillermina Scantland
Wanda Aviles Donna Greenslade Donna Skarosi
Kesha Bassue Lourdes Haydar John Sluth
Brian Boyer Elizabeth Hernandez Chelsea-Marie Spence
Angeleatha Chestnut Hailee Jefferys Jennyvette Trinidad Piñeiro
Joleen Cooper Krystle Key Damaris Villegas
Kevin Dalia Robert Lewis III Nakeitha Weston
Diane DeJesus-Bethea Hailey Lugo Akela Williams
Debrah Ennevor Glen Meyer Orlando Williams
DELTA EPSILON SIGMA Maria Margarita Nodarse, PhD
Moderator
David Barco Donabell Fletcher DeJanie Lebedynskyi
Taryn Blake Lamont Fulwood Joseph Pacheco
Brian Boyer Laura Gagliardi Cindy Rodriguez
Terrosa L. Buie Hanna Gokingco Rebecca Rogers
Joleen Cooper Elisabeth Gordon Odalys Smith
Kevin Dalia Starling Hall-Mozell Cynthia Socarras
Malory Desrivieres Alexander Huba Nifretta Thomas
Bailey Dorta Hailee Jefferys Jennyvette Trinidad Piñeiro
KAPPA GAMMA PI José-David Padilla, OP, SThD
Moderator
Brian Boyer Lamont Fulwood Elizabeth Miller
Joleen Cooper Laura Gagliardi Nicaise Robinson
Kevin Dalia Travis Hogue-Smith Nifretta Thomas
Donabell Fletcher Hailee Jefferys  
PHI ETA SIGMA George Cvejanovich, PhD
Moderator
Alexis Alexander Aiyana Gonzalez Sirena Register
Stacy Brutus Madeline Hart-Pomerantz Mario Romero
Jorge Caripidis Keegan Leahy Maira Sanon Canel
Chantalle Delgado Ojay Lewis Sidney Vest
Bruce Edwards Emily Londono Anastasia Zharova
Dainely Fabregas Cristina Martinez  
Maria Foa-Torres Deborah Montoya  
ST. CATHERINE MEDAL José-David Padilla, OP, SThD
Moderator
Kevin Dalia
Major: Pre-Law

Presler Maxius
Major: Psychology		    

HONORS COMMITTEE

Marie-Michele Beauchesne, PhD School of Business
Lawrence Byrne, PhD College of Arts and Sciences
Joleen Cooper Student Representative, College of Arts and Sciences
Jelissa Cruz Student Representative, School of Business
George Cvejanovich, PhD Moderator, Phi Eta Sigma, College of Arts and Sciences
Chantel Drysdale Student Representative, College of Arts and Sciences
Javier Gonzalez, PhD School of Education
Shannon Heard, CCP College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Maria Margarita Nodarse, PhD Moderator, Delta Epsilon Sigma, College of Arts and Sciences
José-David Padilla, OP, SThD Moderator, Kappa Gamma Pi, St. Catherine Medal, College of Arts and Sciences
Pawena Sirimangkala, PhD Chair, Honors Committee, College of Arts and Sciences
Carol Warner, EdD Moderator, Alpha Chi, School of Professional and Career Education
Jennifer Williams, PhD, LCSW School of Social Work
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