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Barnard College Presents: Fireside Chat With Harriet Newman Cohen ’52

Harriet Newman Cohen ’52, one of the nation's leading matrimonial and family law attorneys, details her life in her new Memoir, “Passion and Power: A Life in Three Worlds.”

April 1, 2026

From The Hill to Cable News, Maeve Sanford-Kelly ’26 Learns on the Job

The graduating senior secured a range of internships during her time at Barnard, learning from leading figures in media, politics, and public service.

March 24, 2026

Barnard College Welcomes the Class of 2030

This admitted class includes a record number of first-generation students.

March 23, 2026