OUR MISSION
For more than 80 years, the mission and values of the Adrian Dominican sisters have served as the foundation of the core commitments of Barry University: Knowledge and Truth, Inclusive Community, Social Justice, and Collaborative Service. The Institute for Immigration Studies is an extension of this mission.
The Institute for Immigration Studies aims to:
Promote education and understanding of the South Florida immigrant experience.
Preserve the stories, artifacts, and traditions associated with the immigrant experience in South Florida.
Provide opportunities for interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activity surrounding the immigration experience in South Florida.
Founding Director, Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios