Following the release of her new novel, Good Dirt, the successful writer explores the resiliency of the human spirit, the connection between place and identity, and finding herself at Barnard.
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
Meet the librarian who transformed the Schomburg Collection into a world-renowned treasure trove of Black history and culture, just in time for National Librarian Day (April 16)
Anne Marie Chaker ’97 — reporter and professional bodybuilder — profiles Sophia Ewald ’26 and Eva Strage ’26, who founded Columbia University’s Girls Who Lift weightlifting club.
As NYC’s premier festival for women-centered films, the cornerstone event celebrated community, storytelling, and a bold vision of the future — all in the spirit of abundance.
The first Black woman appointed to the U.S. District Court in eastern Michigan fought for civil rights as an attorney and challenged presidential overreach during her judicial career.
An original comedy written by Zuzanna Szadkowski ’01 for Barnard College and directed by professor Alice Reagan, the play features a production crew and acting ensemble of Barnard-Columbia theatre students and NYC professionals.
For the eighth consecutive year, the College was recognized as one of the top academic institutions to secure international research and teaching opportunities for students and alumnae through the prestigious fellowship program.
The pioneering public servant, foreign ambassador, and lawyer made history as the first Black woman to become assistant secretary of state.