A Treatise on Stars, by Mei-mei Berssenbrugge ’69, was recently nominated as a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Poetry. Here, Berssenbrugge reflects on the natural influences and the creative process at work in her latest collection of poems.
The computer scientist shares her thoughts on creating inclusive technology, her journey into STEM, and playing the bagpipes.
The recent inductee into the American Political Science Association’s Minority Fellows Program is determined to use the skills she acquired at Barnard to improve public policy and everyday lives.
The writer — whose debut novel, Burnt Sugar, is shortlisted for the Booker Prize — discusses her incredible journey into the literary industry and writing her first book.
In celebration of his new book, Mutual Aid, Dean Spade ’97 discusses the theory and how it can help veteran and novice activists maintain movement work.
Anja Benshaul-Tolonen, assistant professor of economics, discusses the results behind her new quantitative study on attitudes toward menstruation and how Barnard students are engaging with the data.
The center will serve as a centralized hub for all wellness-related initiatives across campus and will support a 360-degree perspective of personal well-being focused on three pillars of wellness: physical, emotional, and financial.
Located on the first floor of Barnard Hall, the new Francine LeFrak Center will provide a 360-degree perspective on personal well-being.
For International Day of Climate Action (October 24), a paleoclimatologist discusses climate change, teaching in a pandemic, and studying STEM at Barnard.
The president of the Desai Foundation explains how Barnard nurtured her dedication to community health for women and girls in India and the United States.
On this World Mental Health Day (October 10), the director of the Rosemary Furman Counseling Center offers tips for how to stay healthy in turbulent times.
During Climate Week NYC (September 21 to September 27), learn how Barnard is incorporating sustainability across departments and offices.
Because the need to make sense of urgent questions can’t wait, the College introduced a new course that puts first-years first.
The data scientist talks virtual Python workshops, tech-related reading recommendations, and relaxing skincare breaks.
In celebration of National Honey Bee Day (August 15), Professor Jonathan Snow chats with two mentees about the art of Barnard beekeeping, their buzziest facts, and more.
Social distancing didn’t stop high school students from enjoying the college experience through the online Pre-College Programs.
A Reimagining Brooklyn Bridge Competition winner, the architecture and psychology major shares her vision for a New York City landmark.
English major Brigid Cromwell ’22 shares how she fell for New York City, courtesy of Barnard, and asked 10 other students what they love about the Big Apple.
Adjunct professor Nina Sharma ’05 writes about the power of play during a time of personal and global transition.
The new CEO of the American Journalism Project shares her plans to revitalize the local news industry and how Barnard gave her the tools to make it happen.