Lynn University is an American, private, non profit university in Boca Raton, Florida founded in 1962. The school opened as Marymount College, a woman's junior college founded by the Religious Sacred Heart of Mary. In 1971 the school was placed under the control of a lay board. Donald E.Ross was named President at the time. In 1974 the school's name was changed to the College of Boca Raton. In 1986 the school was granted accreditation level two. At the time it was only a two year program. In 1988 this was raised to level three and the school transformed from a two to a four year program. In 1991 the school's name was changed to Lynn University to honor its benefactors, the Lynn family.
Donald E.Ross retired after 35 years in 2006. His son Kevin M.Ross then took over for him. According to the Chronicle of Higher education Donald Ross received a total compensation of 5, 738,422 which was the highest of any university President. This being in his final year of service.
In October 2012 Lynn hosted the presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney concerning foreign policy. The debate was held at the Performing Arts Center and moderated by journalist Bob Schieffer of CBS News.
Today the University has students from nearly all 50 states, and approximately 80 nations. 24 percent of students come from counties outside the United States (percentages includes students with dual citizenship.) the largest percentage of any university in the southeastern United States.
Lynn's athletic teams are known as the Fighting Knights. The school has won a total of 21 NCAA and NAIA national championships and 30 Sunshine State Conference Titles. Men's varsity sports are basketball, baseball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis. Woman's sports are basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, softball, tennis and volleyball. Lacrosse will be added for the 2014 season.
On July 17,2007 Lynn was vacated of it's 2005 Division II softball championship due to extra benefits given to two players. The NCAA found that coach Thomas Macera gave the two softball players cash payments totaling more than 3,000 dollars. Lynn was also placed on probation for two years.
A few notable alum of Lynn include Jean Alexandre (Midfielder San Jose Earthquakes,) Scott Gordon (Defender Fort Lauderdale Strikers,) John McCormack (Head Baseball Coach at Florida Atlantic.)
Monday, September 8, 2014
A Look Around The SSC: Barry University
In June 1940, a 40 acre tract of lush, tropical vegetation located in Miami Shores was transformed into one of the leading centers of education in South Florida. Founded by the most Reverend Patrick Barry, Bishop of Saint Augustine, and Reverend Mother M. Gerald Barry, prioress General of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan, and supported by Reverend Monsignor William Barry, as well as Mayor of Miami Shores John Graves Thompson Barry University offers a a supportive atmosphere. It also provides intellectual excellence and and a 800 year tradition of truth seeking and dedication to service.
In the years since Barry opened its doors, the campus has expanded to 122 acres and 17 locations throughout Florida. This includes seven schools and two colleges with numerous liberal arts and professional disciplines.
Today Barry University is comprised of over 9,000 students, served by more than 2100 administrators, faculty members and support staff from a wide range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The faculty and administration have worked closely together to serve the the student population and the local community surrounding the university, where expansion and growth have kept pace with excellence in education programs.
The beauty of Barry includes 54 buildings, with indoor and outdoor athletic facilities spread over 80 acres of the 122 acre campus. The university has had six presidents since it's inception. Mother M, Gearlad Barry (1940-1961,) Mother M. Genevieve Weber (1962-63,) Sister Dorothy Browne (1963-74,) Sister M. Trinita Flood (1974-1981,) Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin (1981-2004,) and Sister Linda Bevilacqua (2004- present.)
Barry University is home to fourteen sports for men and woman. Baseball, Men's and Woman's basketball, men's and woman's cross county, men's and woman's golf, rowing, men's and woman's soccer, softball, men's and woman's tennis, and volleyball. Barry has won 13 national championships, 57 Sunshine State Conference titles. They have had 277 All Americans and 317 Scholar All-Americans. The athletes at Barry are nicknamed the Buccaneers and the mascot is Bucky the Parrot. Barry became a member of the Sunshine State Conference in June, 1988.
Some notable Barry alum include Amy Diaz (Ms. Rhode Island 2008,) Mark Anderson (soccer player of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers,) Shaquille O'Neal (Educational Doctorate,) Yan Gomes (catcher Cleveland Indians.)
In the years since Barry opened its doors, the campus has expanded to 122 acres and 17 locations throughout Florida. This includes seven schools and two colleges with numerous liberal arts and professional disciplines.
Today Barry University is comprised of over 9,000 students, served by more than 2100 administrators, faculty members and support staff from a wide range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The faculty and administration have worked closely together to serve the the student population and the local community surrounding the university, where expansion and growth have kept pace with excellence in education programs.
The beauty of Barry includes 54 buildings, with indoor and outdoor athletic facilities spread over 80 acres of the 122 acre campus. The university has had six presidents since it's inception. Mother M, Gearlad Barry (1940-1961,) Mother M. Genevieve Weber (1962-63,) Sister Dorothy Browne (1963-74,) Sister M. Trinita Flood (1974-1981,) Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin (1981-2004,) and Sister Linda Bevilacqua (2004- present.)
Barry University is home to fourteen sports for men and woman. Baseball, Men's and Woman's basketball, men's and woman's cross county, men's and woman's golf, rowing, men's and woman's soccer, softball, men's and woman's tennis, and volleyball. Barry has won 13 national championships, 57 Sunshine State Conference titles. They have had 277 All Americans and 317 Scholar All-Americans. The athletes at Barry are nicknamed the Buccaneers and the mascot is Bucky the Parrot. Barry became a member of the Sunshine State Conference in June, 1988.
Some notable Barry alum include Amy Diaz (Ms. Rhode Island 2008,) Mark Anderson (soccer player of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers,) Shaquille O'Neal (Educational Doctorate,) Yan Gomes (catcher Cleveland Indians.)
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