Media Center News
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The College announces Ruth J. Simmons as the Keynote Speaker for 2024 Commencement
With the backing of the Athena Center for Leadership and the Columbia Startup Lab — and some family teamwork — Samantha Greenspan ’21 brought the vision for her new media company to life.
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Three sets of staff members and graduating students speak candidly about their family bonds and time together on campus.
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Barnard professor and canine cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz — an authority on how dogs perceive the world — shares her expertise, right on time for her new children’s book release and National Therapy Animal Day.
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From the College’s latest pledge to attain net-zero emissions by 2040 to receiving a STARS gold rating for sustainability efforts, Barnard leads the climate movement by example.