Barnard’s expert Egyptologist — Professor Ellen Morris ’91 — steps back in time with her new book on famines to illustrate the impact of societal memory on avoiding modern-day catastrophes.
Alumnae Stories
Barnard’s 38,000+ alumnae are forces to be reckoned with. Leaders in almost every field, these intrepid women have revolutionized healthcare, won Pulitzer Prizes, and made significant scientific discoveries.
“Barnard formed me with its supportive, collaborative environment. It’s where I came to life. It’s the shining confidence this College gave me and all of us.”
— Sonia Taitz ’75
Meet Our Alumnae
Erica Mann Jong ’63, Anna Quindlen ’74, and alumnae from many generations came together during this year’s Reunion to celebrate Barnard’s successful peer-to-peer writing program.
With her new novel in the media spotlight, Keane takes us behind the scenes of an ABC News appearance for her national book tour.
The up-and-coming playwright and her mentor Jean Lichty ’81 have forged a theatrical Off-Broadway partnership that began on-Broadway at Barnard.
Carol Loewenson ’76, ’79GSAPP, and Jyoti Menon ’01, ’06SIPA, received 2023 Columbia Alumni Medals at the University Commencement on May 17.
This year, 14 alumnae — the most in the College’s history — were selected to serve as graduate students, researchers, and English teaching assistants in 10 countries.
This year, members of the College community received competitive grants to conduct research in diverse fields, such as human rights, STEM, and finance.
The Donald E. Axinn Foundation/Anna Quindlen prize supports the creative writing of one graduating senior.