Excitement is palpable across Barry University as initiatives to create the university of the future begin to rollout. In the past year, we have advanced relationships and launched collaborations that extend Barry’s reach and deepen its impact. From expanding academic programs that meet the needs of an evolving workforce to strengthening our academic offerings, Barry is creating new avenues for our students to learn, lead, and serve.
Cover StoryBuilding Excellence in Education
Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres MS ‘88
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By Dr. Shaunie Wall Marshall
Visionary Philanthropy
Dr. Sam Nappi, ScD (h.c.) ’24, and Mrs. Carol Nappi
Dr. Sam Nappi, ScD (h.c.) ’24, and Mrs. Carol Nappi are partners in life and purpose, united by a shared belief in advancing education, healthcare, the arts, and global understanding. Together, their vision reflects a rare combination of entrepreneurial innovation, compassion, and commitment to humanity’s progress.
In this issue
In this issue
Making Barry Magazine
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- Smilka Melgoza ’03, MBA ’24,
Editor-in-Chief
Vice President for University Advancement - Alyssa Veronica Chaves
Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Relations - Dr. Shaunie Wall Marshall ’06, M.S. ’08, Ed.D. ’24
Associate Vice President for University Advancement - Yoly Rodriguez, MBA
Associate Vice President, Advancement Services and Operations - Nora Pardave '03, MBA '10
Senior Director, Advancement - Services and Operations
Jennifer Pugh '94, MS '01 - Vice President for University
Administration
- Smilka Melgoza ’03, MBA ’24,
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Contributing Writers
- Dr. Shaunie Wall Marshall ’06, M.S. ’08, Ed.D. ’24
- Alyssa Veronica Chaves
- Olya Moskalenko
- Paloma Chavez
- Sissi Garland
- Maureen Harmon
Deigners- Art Bodega Publishing & Design
- Andressa Sily MS '06
Contributing Photographers- Dan Block
- Ed Hineline
- Roy Lewis
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From Left To Right:
Pablo Ortiz, Ed.d.
ProvostYvette Koottungal ’92, Ms ’94
Vice President for Digital Transformation and CIOSmilka Melgoza ’03, Mba ’24
Vice President For University AdvancementMichael S. Allen, Ph.D.
PresidentSusan Rosenthal, MBA
Vice President For Business And FinanceJennifer Pugh ’94, Ms ’01
Vice President For University AdministrationJulie Isha, MA
Vice President For Enrollment And Marketing