News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Our Holiday Message

Our Holiday Message

Posted on January 10th, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Our students and adults from across Pennsylvania join in extending the warmest holiday wishes to you!

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Philanthropists Awarded

Philanthropists Awarded

Posted on November 17th, 2022 at 8:15 PM

An Erie family and an Erie business with worldwide operations were honored with awards marking National Philanthropy Day on Tuesday, Nov. 15

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Program About Dr. Barber

Program About Dr. Barber

Posted on September 21st, 2022 at 6:16 PM

A young teacher who wanted to be a missionary would go on to change the future for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families in her community and beyond

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Get the Scoop!

Get the Scoop!

Posted on July 6th, 2022 at 2:22 PM

Here's the Scoop on Connie’s Fundraiser.

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2022 Shillelagh Golf Tournament Winners

2022 Shillelagh Golf Tournament Winners

Posted on June 20th, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Congraluations to the 2022 Shillelagh Golf Tournament winning foursome!

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Help for Ukraine

Help for Ukraine

Posted on May 11th, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Pennies, dimes, and quarters from students collected in Erie, PA is bringing relief to one of the most devastated areas of the world.

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2022 Art Show Award Winners

2022 Art Show Award Winners

Posted on April 28th, 2022 at 6:44 PM

     Awards were presented in the 2022 Jay & Mona Kang Virtual Art Show and Sale during a ceremony for winning artists on Wednesday, April 27 at the Barber National Institute.

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Mercyhurst Presents Award

Mercyhurst Presents Award

Posted on March 29th, 2022 at 6:00 PM

The Barber National Institute received the Archbishop Oscar Romero Award from Mercyhurst University for “living the call of faith and justice in an extraordinary manner."

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Warren Autism Event

Warren Autism Event

Posted on March 14th, 2022 at 8:37 PM

The Bollinger Campus of the Barber National Institute and Barber Behavioral Health will join organizations in the Warren-Forest region for an Autism Awareness Event on Thursday, April 7. The event will take place at Holy Redeemer Church, 11 Russell Street in Warren, from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Student Wins International Award

Student Wins International Award

Posted on March 4th, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Congratulations to O’Mari Dance, a student in the Elizabeth Lee Black School, who was one of 12 students selected for an international award from the Council For Exceptional Children (CEC). O’Mari received a 2022 “Yes I Can! Award” for his achievements in the area Transition,” recognizing his development academically, socially and emotionally as he grew into a young adult.

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