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
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After a seven-year campus residency, the famously smelly plant — standing more than 5 feet tall — is finally opening up.
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Beyond Barnard’s new annual event applauds graduating students and welcomes incoming cohorts to a program that gives students a seamless, custom-designed path to a world-class master’s degree in only five years.