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.

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Preserve the stories, artifacts, and traditions associated with the immigrant experience in South Florida.

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Provide opportunities for interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activity surrounding the immigration experience in South Florida.

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Founding Director, Dr. Giselle Elgarresta Rios