Most of the graduates, even from the early days, forged strong career paths. She retired as associate superintendent for Miami-Dade County Schools, the fourth largest school district in the nation. But we also had a business department, an education department, and a nursing school as I graduated. Today, societal changes require even more specialized preparation. More than 74 percent of women work outside of the home.
Technology drives a global, instantaneous economy that thrives on highly skilled professionals.
In response, Barry has expanded academically, now boasting 10 schools, including a medical school and a law school. A university since 1981, Barry offers five doctoral degrees. Entering its 15 th year, the podiatric medicine program has graduated nearly 500. Another 500 alumni, majoring in biology and other allied health disciplines, have gone on to become doctors. Most of the expansion has taken place in the last two decades.