Three alumnae reflect on how Barnard shaped their academic journeys as Mellon Mays Fellows.
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
From giving motivational speeches to going on adventurous hikes, squash player Uditi Mishra ’26 keeps busy with a mission to inspire.
For Women’s History Month (March), Barnard looks back at the history-making anniversaries of five alumnae — from an unforgettable STEM story to a rock-star musical theatre composer.
Continuing with another record-breaking year, the College admitted an unprecedented 6.5% of applicants.