The author of When Aidan Became a Brother, Kyle Lukoff ’06 — who recently won a prestigious young adult literature award — talks books and offers his best advice for new writers.
Alumnae Stories
Barnard’s 38,000+ alumnae are forces to be reckoned with. Leaders in almost every field, these intrepid women have revolutionized healthcare, 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 National Book Award finalist unpacks her creative and physical journey to remote Kamchatka, Russia, a 24-hour plane ride away from the writer's home and the setting of Disappearing Earth.
Twenty years after Interpreter of Maladies, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses the journey to publishing her latest book — in Italian.
The Pakistani writer, journalist, and critic discusses how Barnard helped inspire her journey as a writer.
Four alumnae authors describe their experiences as budding writers and first-generation students at Barnard.
The youngest-ever National Book Award nominee shares how Barnard helped her find her voice as a writer.
Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the Athena Film Festival, the award-winning filmmaker reflects on being a student coordinator for the first-ever Festival in 2011 and its lasting impact on her career.
How studying sociology at Barnard provided valuable insight into human drama for a rising star and alumna.
Barnard’s inaugural Journalist-in-Residence spoke with Mujeres president Fatima Burgos ’21 about Hinojosa’s new class, being back at the College, and giving voice to Latinx issues.