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
Over two decades, the College has helped nearly 90 students from diverse backgrounds to win global study scholarships through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
The biology major discusses her work in headache medicine — and how to bring comfort to migraine sufferers.
Barnard College mourns the passing of Professor Quandra Prettyman, a trailblazer at the college and in the fields of Africana Studies and English Literature.
The Men’s Lightweight Crew coxswain discusses learning leadership on the water.