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Architectural History Professor Earns 2026 Alice Davis Hitchcock Book Award

The annual award, established in 1949, recognizes the most distinguished work of scholarship in the history of architecture published by a North American scholar. 

 

May 28, 2026
Alumnae

Barnard Alumnae Connect, Continue Education at 62+ Learning Community

Retired Barnard alumnae live the next chapter of their lives at a residential learning community through Purchase College. 

May 27, 2026
Alumnae

A Grieving Mother Finds Comfort in the Barnard Community

Hannah Wacholder Katsman ’86 describes her slain son as a man of peace, leans on community to carry his memory forward

May 27, 2026
Alumnae

Stephanie M. Jones ’92 Named Head of Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child

The appointment comes after more than three decades in the field as a leading researcher in child psychology. 

May 27, 2026
Alumnae

Three Alumnae Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30

Alumnae with careers spanning different industries — retail, education, and science — honored in annual list highlighting trailblazers.

May 26, 2026
Alumnae

Pam Crabtree ’72 Carves the Future for the Next Generation of Archaeologists

Ahead of her retirement in August, the veteran zooarchaeologist reflects on more than 50 years of groundbreaking work with some of the world’s oldest remains. 

May 21, 2026
New York City

Barnard College Celebrates Class of 2026 at 134th Commencement

Friends celebrated, alumnae received honors, and families beamed with pride during the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall.

May 19, 2026
Student Life

Class of 2026 Looks Toward Bright Futures

Tomorrow, Barnard College will celebrate its 134th Commencement. Here is what is next on the horizon for our soon-to-be alumnae. 

May 18, 2026
Alumnae

The Longest Table Finds Its Legs at Barnard

Barnard cultivates a life-long community through its inaugural Longest Table. 

May 8, 2026
Students

Barnard Seniors Research: Ancient Curse Tablets, Alzheimer’s Therapies, and Silver-Based Catalysts

It is the home stretch for the Class of 2026, and seniors across the arts, sciences, and humanities are putting the finishing touches on their senior theses. What did students in chemistry, neuroscience, and ancient studies research?

May 7, 2026
Alumnae

Gina Gionfriddo ’91 and "Becky Shaw" Nominated in the 2026 Tony Awards

The Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright discusses the limited-run revival of her 2008 play, now on Broadway at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater. 

May 6, 2026
New York City

Jennifer Finney Boylan to Deliver Barnard College’s 2026 Commencement Address

Distinguished writer and Barnard community member to be honored alongside five exceptional medalists at Radio City Music Hall on May 19

May 6, 2026
Faculty News

14 Faculty Members Appointed to Chairs and Professorships

These appointments, the highest honor bestowed upon faculty members by a college or university, become effective July 1.

 

May 4, 2026
New York City

Barnard Teams Up with Local High School Students in First-Ever STEAM Symposium

The event brought high school students to Barnard Hall for a day of collaborative learning in science, tech, engineering, art, and mathematics. 

May 4, 2026
Students

Barnard Seniors Research: Postnatal Mental Health and Charismatic Religion

Almost all Barnard students complete an independent research project in their final year: the senior thesis. Two members of the Class of 2026 shared their projects with us.

April 30, 2026
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Alumnae

Barnard Reunion: Where Lifelong Community Meets a Fearless Future

Weekend offers opportunities to reconnect, hear lectures from top Barnard professors, and more.

April 28, 2026
Faculty News

Curiosity Initiative Lecture Series Continues with "What if...?" Talk

Two Barnard faculty members, Nicholas Bartlett and Nathan Gorelick, spoke about their research and curiosity journeys with the community, as part of the College’s latest series celebrating curiosity.

April 24, 2026
Fellowships & Grants

Record-Breaking Number of Barnard Students and Alumnae Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

12 Barnard students and alumnae received support for graduate research from the U.S. National Science Foundation, and another nine earned honorable mentions for their remarkable potential in STEM fields. 

April 24, 2026
Students

Barnard Seniors Research: Infectious Disease and Reconstruction Era Politics

Barnard seniors are finalizing their theses, the independent research project that completes the college education. Here, we take an in-depth look at some of the topics students chose to dive into — across departments, in their own words.

April 23, 2026
Alumnae

Lily Sones ’25 Brings Science Down to Earth

The recent graduate has a unique role with the National Wildlife Federation: the Offshore Wind Energy team’s Storytelling Fellow. 

April 22, 2026
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