Cory Barnes

Director of the Center for Black Student Excellence

Bio

Since joining June 2023, Cory has served as the inaugural Director of the Center for Black Student Excellence. He possesses a diverse set of skills that contribute to the institution, encompassing the ability to create and formulate programs and policies, evaluate their effectiveness, execute them, and conduct comprehensive assessments. During his tenure at CBSE, he aims to advocate for the increased visibility, recognition, and commemoration of Black students. This overarching goal is intended to foster a greater sense of belonging, access, and opportunities for both Black students and the entire student body at Loyola.

Before joining LUC, Cory served in various roles in Student Affairs and Support Services at DePaul University, City Colleges of Chicago, and his alma mater, NIU, where he obtained his Bachelor’s in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology and Master of Science in Education in Adult and Higher Education.