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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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At the Helm of Learning: Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz, Barnard’s Dean of the Library

The librarian-scholar, who joined the College in April, is committed to community-building and open knowledge.

June 23, 2025

Returning for More Barnard|Next

Faculty and alumnae reflect on the College’s most popular marquee programs for alumnae who are seeking the academic enrichment and discovery that only Barnard can offer.

June 23, 2025

Prof. Sheri Berman on Trump's Deployment of the National Guard

June 17, 2025

Foreign Policy

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