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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Barnard and Columbia community members team up in a “sweeping” effort and send a message of unity and collaboration.
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The College marks the day with a film screening and discussion with President Laura Rosenbury on the legacy of the U.S. Constitution for the campus community.
Keynote speaker Herminia Palacio ’83, M.D., MPH, joined the Barnard community at the iconic Riverside Church to ring in a new academic year — with a new College president.
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The political ecology senior considers the connection between climate change and corporations while working for the NFL Foundation.