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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The “toddler whisperer,” Prof. Tovah Klein, breaks down the importance of children at work.
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This excerpt of a Barnard Magazine article by Professor Emerita of History Rosalind Rosenberg discusses the role of Barnard students in the historic 1968 Columbia protests.
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The economics of time, gender, and the role economics play in everyday life, with Prof. Daniel Hamermesh.
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Forty years ago, mothers in the paid labor force were fighting for protections and rights. Working Mother Media founder Carol Evans says they still are.
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Filmmaker Rachel Kastner '19 on how Barnard helps her chase her dreams.
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An afternoon of film screenings and discussions will examine the intersections of dance on film and social justice.