For eight years, the Donald E. Axinn Foundation/Anna Quindlen prize has been awarded yearly to a graduating senior, who receives $25,000 to support her creative writing.
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
Meet Our Alumnae
The two graduating seniors were each recognized with a $5,000 prize for their high standards of scholarship in Jewish studies.