Alumnae Stories
Barnard’s almost 36,000 alumnae are forces to be reckoned with. Leaders in almost every field, these intrepid women have revolutionized health care, 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
The alumna works at the nexus of art, oncology, and deep empathy.
The Donald E. Axinn Foundation/Anna Quindlen prize, which includes $25,000 to support creative writing, is awarded yearly to a graduating senior.
The recent graduate received a $4,000 prize for recognition of her high standards of scholarship in Jewish studies; Emma Tabenken ’22 earned an honorable mention and $1,000.
In recognition of the hard work and major achievements of recent alumnae, the College community, family, and friends gathered at the United Palace Theatre in a ceremony for 2020 and 2021 graduates.