Faculty News
New publications, media appearances, awards and achievements
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Wright oversees the hub for student learning and faculty instruction, which provides educational tools and resources to the campus community.
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Visiting Barnard? Discover the local eateries, farmers markets, and waterfront views that make the neighborhood feel like home.
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Barnard College welcomes the newest student body’s talented and pioneering first-years to campus.
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The College’s New Student Orientation Program leader, Abbey McWhirter ’25, shares how she and her team help new and transfer students ease into campus life.
Barnard faculty: Do you have news or an interesting project to share? Notify us by emailing newsteam@barnard.edu.