Barry University, Private Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida, US.
Barry University is a Catholic institution in Miami Shores with research laboratories, student residences, and a central chapel on a large campus. The architecture combines modern teaching buildings with landscaped green spaces and palm trees that give the grounds a southern character.
The order founded the institution in 1940 as a college for women and later opened it to men. University status was granted in 1981 as its range of programs and faculties expanded.
The Adrian Dominican Sisters shaped the institution's direction and provided leadership for decades. Campus life brings together students from different countries and faiths in an environment that encourages respect and collaboration.
The campus sits north of Miami on Biscayne Bay and is accessible both on foot and by car. The library is open to visitors and provides access to collections as well as workspaces for individuals and groups.
The Cor Jesu Chapel forms the central point of the campus and remains a place for devotion and gathering. The institution's name honors William Barry, an Irish clergyman who worked in Florida during the early decades of the 20th century.
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