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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In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day (October 10), and the College’s connection to the tribe, Barnard and Columbia University honor the Picuris Pueblo with weeklong events.
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Barnard College President Sian Leah Beilock joined the presidents of Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Smith, Wellesley, and Vassar in a statement supporting the global fight for women's rights.
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To celebrate queer identities and increase awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and history this October, the College shines a light on eight graduates who advocate for the community.
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The Movement Lab Team thanks Columbia Spectator writer Lucy Kudlinski for her review of Columbia Maison Française’s "Being in the World: People and the Planet in French and Francophone Cinema" Festival event featuring four short films by Julie Gautier and a Q&A discussion between Julie Gautier and Movement Lab Faculty Director Gabri Christa.