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The Barnard Archives and Special Collections collects and makes accessible materials that document campus and academic life at Barnard, as well as broader feminist histories.

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Barnard Students and Alumnae Awarded Fellowships Around the World

Eight prestigious programs will host dozens of College scholars who will conduct research as close as within the U.S. or work as English Teaching Assistants as far away as Indonesia.

July 14, 2025

Break This Down: Unpacking the Hidden Politics of Interior Design

In Ignacio G. Galán’s new book, the Barnard professor explores how furniture helped shape fascist ideology in Italy.

July 14, 2025

Summer 2025 Reads

This year’s crop of books from Barnard authors offers an array of genres, from heady history to fun fiction and more.

July 8, 2025

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