Jeanne O'Laughlin | |
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| Born | April 5, 1929 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 2019 (aged 90) Adrian, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Doctorate in Educational Administration, Master of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in mathematics and biology |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona, Siena Heights College |
| Occupation(s) | Co-founder and 5th president of Barry University |
| Known for | Co-founding Barry University, civic activism, mediations in the Elián González custody dispute. |
Jeanne O'Laughlin (April 5, 1929 – June 19, 2019) was an Adrian Dominican nun, an American educator, civic activist, and advocate for women, the homeless, and immigrants. She also sought reform within the Catholic Church, supporting women in the priesthood.[1][2] Sister Jeanne co-founded Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida and served as its 5th president for 23 years. She was the first woman to be on the Orange Bowl Committee, first to win the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Sand in My Shoes Award, and first woman to be a member of the Non-Group.[3] Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin was a mediator in the Elián González custody dispute,[4] secured the release of 270 Haitian refugees seeking asylum from the Krome Detention Center by finding community housing sponsors,[5] and supported Chinese refugees with housing during their pursuit of asylum in the United States.[6]