Waithe, prolific writer and co-producer of Showtime’s The Chi, will be the keynote speaker for the Class of 2023 at the College’s 131st Commencement on May 17, 2023.
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
Winning the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award will allow the neuroscientist to substantially expand her research program and develop science outreach activities.
Barnard’s Empirical Reasoning Center has grown exponentially over the decade — from a lab with part-time staff to a thriving resource for faculty, students, staff, and the community beyond the College’s gates.
In her new role as Spelman College’s 11th president, the alumna continues to build on her success as a leader in global health to nurture the next generation of Black women.