The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) has awarded Barry University’s School of Social Work a $2.6 million grant. The HRSA grant will fund a new program, Social Work CONNECT, to provide scholarships to Master of Social Work students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Students accepted into Social Work CONNECT will also receive a field education internship in a primary care setting and within a medically underserved community.
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More than 120 golfers played alongside members of Barry University’s men’s and women’s golf teams during the 22nd Annual Ryder-Benjamin Golf Tournament at Crandon Golf on Key Biscayne. The tournament raised more than $100,000 for student scholarships. Sponsors included Ryder, Coca-Cola, Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch, The Garner Foundation, Certified Contracting Group Inc., Coconut Grove Junior Chamber Foundation, DEX Imaging, Innovative Services Technical Management and Emerald Construction. The 23rd Annual Ryder-Benjamin Golf Tournament will be held at Crandon Golf on March 17, 2017. For corporate sponsorship opportunities or to register a foursome for the 2017 tournament, visit www.barry.edu/playfore
BARRY UNIVERSITY — A COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION
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Innovative application of high-impact educational practices has earned Barry University national recognition as a College of Distinction for 2016-2017. To receive this honor, schools must demonstrate results across four distinctions — engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes. “We’re so happy to award Barry University for developing skills relevant to graduates’ lives,” said Tyson Schritter, executive editor for Colleges of Distinction. “High student engagement in college is one of the keys to a successful undergraduate education. With an increasing emphasis on hands-on learning techniques, Colleges of Distinction applauds Barry University for practicing methodologies that prepare students for their futures. “Colleges of Distinction is more than an annual ranking of colleges and universities. We only include colleges that offer every student a holistic and valuable experience,” added Schritter. “The Colleges of Distinction have earned solid reputations for serving their students and nurturing success. Like Barry University, our member schools provide the affirming undergraduate experience every student deserves.”
ACCLAIM FOR BARRY M A ST E R O F B I O M E D IC A L SCIENCE — A TOP 10 GRADUATE PROGRAM GraduatePrograms.com has ranked Barry University’s Master of Biomedical Sciences program as one of the top 10 in the country. Barry, at No. 10, received the highest ranking of any Florida school. The ranking is based on student reviews and feedback. “We are thrilled that BMS is ranked as a top 10 graduate program in biomedical sciences in the country. I believe this is because we have the best faculty, most dedicated staff members and determined students,” said Dr. Sathees B. Chandra, associate professor and director of Barry’s biomedical sciences program.
MASTER OF COUNSELING PROGRAM — A TOP VALUE Barry University’s graduate program in counseling was recently named one of the best values in Florida by Top Counseling Schools. The top eight programs in Florida were ranked based on program completion rate, job placement rate, licensing exam pass rate, accreditation length, research productivity, tuition and fees. “This ranking as a top value counseling program is a testament to Barry's academic excellence and affordability,” said Barry University President Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD. “The faculty and staff at the Adrian Dominican School of Education are preparing caring, ethical and highly skilled professional educators and counselors to teach and work in a wide range of culturally diverse learning environments.”
ONLINE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM IN TOP 50 FOR BEST VALUE Value Colleges has ranked Barry’s Online Master of Public Administration program, which is offered through the School of Professional And Career Education (PACE), at No. 44 in the nation. When compared to other private and nonprofit schools, Barry ranks No. 14. According to Value Colleges, the Top 50 Best Value Online goes to schools offering the perfect balance of educational quality and affordability. Value Colleges’ method gives students confidence that their graduate degree choice will earn them a worthwhile return on their investment. “I would like to commend our entire PACE faculty for establishing and maintaining a program of such high quality,” said Dr. Andrea Keener, dean of PACE. “We appreciate the continuous efforts of our distance education unit, which enable us to continuously raise the bar in online education. Thank you also to our recruitment, advising and site staff, as well as to my fellow members of the PACE administration, who bring this great program to our communities and take care of our students.”
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