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
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In her Animal Behavior course, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the behaviors of the animal kingdom — even in times of quarantine.
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Amy Hwang ’00, whose sketches are regularly featured in The New Yorker, talks about her artistic inspirations.
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The political science professor’s latest book details the extensive research around peace-building that helped distinguish her as a Knight of the Order of Academic Palms by the French government.
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Barnard admits the most selective class in its 127-year history.
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Barnard continues to attract diverse, smart, curious and driven young women from around the world, garnering 10,395 applications – a 10% increase over last year.