News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Barber National Institute Offers Tips for a Not-So-Spooky Halloween

Barber National Institute Offers Tips for a Not-So-Spooky Halloween

Posted on October 6th, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Erie, PA (October 6, 2025) – Barber National Institute offers tips for a not-so-spooky Halloween.

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All About Autism Blog: My Thoughts on President's Trump's Announcement

All About Autism Blog: My Thoughts on President's Trump's Announcement

Posted on September 24th, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Erie, PA (September 24, 2025) - When I learned the other day that the President would be addressing the country in what he referred to as one of the most significant announcements in American history regarding autism, I knew that I would tune in.  Barber National Institute Executive Vice President Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey shares her viewpoint in this week's All About Autism blog.

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Carnegie Foundry Launches Thryve Labs with The Barber National Institute and National Investors

Carnegie Foundry Launches Thryve Labs with The Barber National Institute and National Investors

Posted on September 22nd, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Erie and Pittsburgh, PA – (August 7, 2025) - Carnegie Foundry, a venture studio advancing next-generation robotics and AI, today announced the launch of Thryve Labs, a healthcare technology startup using artificial intelligence to transform caregiving. The company launches with $1.5 million in seed funding, led by Stand Together Ventures Lab (STVL) and Barber National Institute, and with technology developed in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC).

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Thank You, 12 Years of Barber Beast on the Bay

Thank You, 12 Years of Barber Beast on the Bay

Posted on September 11th, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Erie, PA (Sept. 11, 2025)- On behalf of Barber National Institute, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Erie community for 12 unforgettable years of Barber Beast on the Bay. 

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