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The Enduring Impact of Barnard’s Pre-College Program

The College welcomed nearly 400 high school students through the gates this summer.

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Learn how a Barnard education embraces the whole self and fosters empowerment. And join the scientists, athletes, poets, performers, artists, and activists who make up Barnard's nearly 2,600 students and 35,000+ alumnae.

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Presidential Search

Barnard College is pleased to announce the launch of its search for the ninth president. Visit our webpage to learn more details about the search, how to submit nominations, and meet the search committee.

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An Education for Tomorrow

  • A Flexible Curriculum

    The Barnard Foundations curriculum encourages you to explore widely across disciplines, discover new territory, and then dive deep. It’s structured to ensure that you examine the world through a variety of lenses.

    Pursue Your Academic Interests

  • Advanced Research Opportunities

    In order to solve problems, you have to think critically and creatively. At Barnard, you have multiple opportunities to hone these skills through faculty-mentored, structured research in the sciences or humanities.

    Develop New Knowledge

  • Digital Literacy Across Disciplines

    Dancers research the data of movement. Historians build digital visualizations of complex ideas. You’ll need digital skills whatever your discipline, and Barnard is the first liberal arts school to require that you learn to interpret and create digitally.

    Learn to Do Digital
Voices & Stories

Filmmaker

Sarah Botstein ’94

Tells powerful unflinching truths about the Holocaust

Celebrated Novelist

Professor Jennifer Finney Boylan

Awarded fellowship to research Amelia Earhart

Pioneer

Politician Linda Lee

The first Korean American New York City Council member

Athletes

Empower Equality

Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

Neuroscientist

Professor María de la Paz Fernández

Breaks down circadian neurons and the body's clock

Barnard’s Got Game

Archer Nidhi Kanchumarthi ’23

"Upon joining Columbia’s archery team and the Barnard academic community in my first year, I found that the skills I work on developing on the archery field have complementary applications in my academic and professional life." 

Hit a Bullseye

Rower Katherine Duff ’22

"Being an athlete brings focus to my college experience. The dedication of my teammates and the sacrifices that they make to pursue both athletic and academic success is inspiring."

Hit Your Stride

Volleyball Players Cadence Gronski ’25 and Vanessa Pan ’23

For both athletes, resuming training and games means returning to their support system of friendships and order on campus.

Serve Your Shot

Rower Coxswain Caroline Yu ’22

"Being a student-athlete gives me a structure that is unique compared to a normal college experience."

Steer Your Boat

Rower Hayley Willner ’22

"Rowing gives me a nice opportunity to get out of my head and focus on the workout instead of stressing about what I have to do that day."

Ready Your Oars

Barnard Now

News

Students

Building Technical Partnerships Across the City

December 2, 2022
Alumnae

Alison Kahn ’21 Joins Highly Competitive Schwarzman Scholars

December 7, 2022
The Game Plan

Head Start: Soccer Player Alexandra “Ola” Weber ’24

December 2, 2022
Break This Down

Break This Down: Iran’s Women-Led Revolution

November 28, 2022
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