Barry University

Barry University Graduates to Participate in Virtual Degree Conferral Ceremony

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Friday, May 8, 2020

MIAMI, May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, May 9 at 10am, Barry University will host a virtual degree conferral for over 1,000 graduating students.

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  • MIAMI, May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, May 9 at 10am, Barry University will host a virtual degree conferral for over 1,000 graduating students.
  • This is the third virtual degree conferral the university is hosting, having expedited graduation for two College of Nursing and Health Sciences Programs in order to speed the transition of qualified, well-educated health care professionals into the fight against coronavirus.
  • Barry's 45 graduating podiatric medical students also participated in a virtual Hippocratic Oath ceremony on Friday, May 1.
  • Barry University's final Spring 2020 virtual degree conferral will take place on Friday, May 15 for graduates of Barry's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law.

Barry University to celebrate inauguration of seventh president

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

MIAMI, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Barry University will celebrate the inauguration of its seventh president, Dr. Mike Allen , during an installation ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center on Barry's main campus.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Barry University will celebrate the inauguration of its seventh president, Dr. Mike Allen , during an installation ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center on Barry's main campus.
  • Allen is the first man and lay person to lead Barry University since its founding in 1940.He began his tenure as the seventh president on July 1, 2019.
  • An experienced higher education administrator, Allen came to Barry University from The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., where he served as vice president for student affairs for the past six years and as associate vice president and director of athletics for eight years.
  • Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University offers more than 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs.

Barry University Announces 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

The Awards Ceremony, starting at 7 p.m., is free of charge and open to the public.

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  • The Awards Ceremony, starting at 7 p.m., is free of charge and open to the public.
  • For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 1-877-899-ALUM.
  • Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University offers more than 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs.
  • The University enrolls approximately 7,500 students from nearly all 50 states and 80 countries and has more than 65,000 alumni worldwide.

Barry University and LivePerson bring conversational commerce to education

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

"We know that our current and prospective students prefer to communicate digitally and on-the-go," said Michel Sily, Associate VP of Marketing, Barry University.

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  • "We know that our current and prospective students prefer to communicate digitally and on-the-go," said Michel Sily, Associate VP of Marketing, Barry University.
  • Barry University, one of the first academic institutions in the world to deploy conversational commerce services across such a variety of channels, first partnered with LivePerson in 2013 to deliver a more convenient way for students to chat with the Florida-based university over its website.
  • "Messaging allows students to interact with Barry University in the way they prefer to communicate," said Avi Kedmi, EVP of the commercial business group at LivePerson.
  • Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University offers more than 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs.

Barry University now offering fully online accelerated master's degrees for working adults

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

MIAMI, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Barry University is pleased to announce the launch of seven online graduate programs designed for working adults seeking a flexible way to attain a master's degree.

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  • MIAMI, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Barry University is pleased to announce the launch of seven online graduate programs designed for working adults seeking a flexible way to attain a master's degree.
  • The affordable, 100 percent online master's degree programs at Barry University will give students the flexibility to earn their degree while working.
  • For more information about the online graduate degree programs being offered by Barry University, visit: https://online.barry.edu/
    Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University offers more than 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs.
  • The University enrolls approximately 7,500 students from nearly all 50 states and 80 countries and has more than 65,000 alumni worldwide.

Barry University now offering fully online accelerated bachelor's degrees for working adults

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

MIAMI, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Barry University is pleased to announce the launch of three online undergraduate programs designed for working adults as a direct path to a bachelor's degree.

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  • MIAMI, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Barry University is pleased to announce the launch of three online undergraduate programs designed for working adults as a direct path to a bachelor's degree.
  • The affordable, 100 percent online undergraduate programs at Barry University are designed to give students the flexibility to earn their degree while working.
  • These 120-hour, accelerated online programs can be completed in as few as 12 months, depending on transfer credits.
  • Barry University gives credit for experience and knowledge gained outside the classroom, including work experience and community service.