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We are dedicated to intellectual discovery and cross-disciplinary collaboration. We seek to bring together people, ideas, collections and technologies, forming a space and community that serves as a catalyst for knowledge creation and investigation. We provide a wide range of research and scholarly services and programming to create a unique and connected undergraduate library.

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From data analysis to experimental dance, we offer cross-curricular support for research, instruction, media and technology

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Community is at the core of what we do: We aim to be a social and intellectual center that brings scholars and disciplines together

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Whether you want quiet corner to study or a studio to shoot a music video, we have room for all types of learning, creativity, and curiosity

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More than Just a Sandwich: Why Barnard’s Big Sub has Stayed Strong for 25 Years

For 25 years, Barnard has come together for its biggest – and breadiest – tradition: Big Sub

November 7, 2025

Columbia Women's Basketball Stands Tall Heading into 25-26 Season

Columbia Lions women's basketball heads into the 2025 - 2026 season as three-time reigning Ivy League champions and last season’s outright champions with three new Barnard additions to the team: Alicia Mitchell ‘29, Hilke Feldrappe ‘27, and Blau Tor ‘27.

November 6, 2025
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Fall 2025 Opportunities Conference

Students, alumnae, and employers joined together on Sept. 26 for the 2025 Opportunities Conference to forge a path for the next generation of Barnard leaders. 

November 5, 2025
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