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Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(about barry)

With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(Academics)

Ashley Austin

Associate Professor

Ashley Austin

Ashley Austin Associate Professor

aaustin@barry.edu

Education

PhD, Florida State University
MSW, Barry University
BSW, Florida Atlantic University

Areas of Interest

Adherence to medication in chronically ill populations, psychosocial issues related to HIV/AIDS, crisis intervention, domestic violence, and instrument design.

Biography

Professor Levenson is new to the faculty of Barry University School of Social Work. Prior to coming to Barry, she served on the faculty of Columbia University School of Social Work. Professor Levenson received her B.S.W. from Florida Atlantic University, her M.S.W. form Barry University, and her PhD. from Florida State University. Professor Levenson has publications in the areas of research design, HIV/AIDS, health behavior and organizations, crisis intervention, and domestic violence. She has presented her work extensively both nationally and internationally. She has a strong belief in community/university collaboration which is backed by her commitment to assist community-based organizations in adapting, adopting, or developing effective HIV prevention interventions. Professor Levenson has served on the boards of several community-based organizations and has received several awards for her commitment to community service.

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