The middle-distance runner continues her journey with a bright outlook on a new year and semester.
Barnard College News

From settling into newly declared majors to looking forward to graduation and beyond, these four students know exactly why they’re excited for the new year.

Barnard and Columbia players on the Women’s Lacrosse team partner with Harlem Lacrosse through mentorship, tutoring, and gingerbread house making.

Eight students share how they’re planning to spend winter recess — from movie binges to eating orange jello.

These are the standout times that made this year such a special one at the College.

The College welcomed nearly 400 high school students through the gates this summer.

The determined and introspective midfielder shares how she stays competitive — and nearly invincible on the field.

In Professor Mark Santolucito’s course Arts and Computing in NYC, Barnard students collaborated with students at FIT for a deep dive into the marriage of creativity and technology.

On November 11, the College recognizes the exemplary sacrifice and leadership skills of its ROTC students and alumnae in the military.

From Rihanna’s beats to Elton John’s iconic pop, the student-athlete reveals the music that moves her through the day.

The Latinx/e advocate and political analyst speaks with Mujeres members about the 2022 midterms and the battle over the Latinx/e ballots.

In Harlem Movement Legacies, students learn the dances linked to the historic neighborhood — and their greater cultural significance.

The determined athlete, whose goal is always bullseye, reveals how strength training, impromptu omelets, and Pokémon are at the heart of teamwork.

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day (October 10), and the College’s connection to the tribe, Barnard and Columbia University honor the Picuris Pueblo with weeklong events.

For National Women’s Health and Fitness Day (September 28), journey through the Men’s Lightweight Crew member’s daily balance of academics, rowing, and all else in between.

The hit show’s co-founding producer Theo Balcomb ’09 and co-host Sabrina Tavernise ’93 share why audio journalism is so binge-worthy — and an excellent medium to learn about the biggest news stories.

In recognition of Climate Week NYC 2022 (September 19-23), Delaney Wellington ’23 discusses her passion for finding equitable solutions to climate change.

The first year of the breakthrough program is inspiring a diverse cadre of determined, creative change-makers.

Get a sneak peek into the fabulous and diverse first-years joining campus this fall.

The grant is part of a 10-year partnership to increase enrollment of undocumented and low-income students at the College.

The Barnard community came together in Riverside Church to kick off a new academic year, guided by the words of keynote speaker Ayana Byrd ’95.

After being mentored by stellar science faculty across the City at Barnard’s Summer Research Institute, 285 students celebrated at one of NYC’s largest gatherings dedicated to young women scientists.

Read advice from two NSOP student leaders, the CARES team, and two Barnard interns who introduced this year’s incoming students to campus life.

Look back at the highlights from the 2021-2022 academic year, when the College celebrated all things STEM.
After a two-year hiatus, faculty guided students through overseas programs ranging from Sustainable Communities in Ecuador to Translating Theatre in France.

Biology lecturer and alumna Chisa Hidaka ’86 guides students through the intersection of STEM and movement by exploring the anatomy in action.

The anthropology major (above, second from left) reflects on her nearly decade-long journey as a climate activist — from first recognizing the importance of reversing climate change in middle school to becoming a sustainability leader at Barnard College.

This year, 11 alumnae were selected to serve as researchers, graduate students, or English teaching assistants in eight countries.


Hundreds of excited graduating seniors, family, and friends commemorated the big day at Radio City Music Hall, alongside leaders who have shaped fields in STEM, the arts, and athletics.

Explore graduating seniors’ projects from the Departments of Dance and Art History.

This year, Barnard awarded two exceptional students — Amanda Taylor ’22 and Makeen Zachery ’22 — for embodying the spirit of the late Professor Prettyman. #CountdownToCommencement

What’s it like to work at the College, within the Communications Department? Three graduating seniors share personal reports. #CountdowntoCommencement

With Commencement just around the corner, we’re celebrating our seniors with some of our favorite photos and videos from the graduation season.

Watch the astrophysics major — who will graduate in nine days — discuss her desire to see more young women working in hard sciences.

The Barnard junior explores infinity and beyond at a major scientific conference. #CelebrateAAPIHeritageMonth

The graduating senior explores how she uses pole dance for mental health awareness and to celebrate her Asian roots. #CelebrateAAPIHeritageMonth
The Barnard community came together at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate all alumnae and current faculty who are members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and alumna will oversee the creative writing program to help guide students on their journeys as writers.

As the world attempts to move beyond the pandemic, Barnard revisits a poetry series that has helped our community thrive during trying times.

A peer-to-peer writing program prepares students to become strong communicators of science.

A student-athlete double-majoring in cellular and molecular biology and English shares how she balances training, competition, and courses at Barnard.

With applications up 16% over last year, the College admitted just 8% of those who applied — and a record-breaking 66% identify as women of color.

The basketball forwards share how they gained a love for their sport, alongside their studies and other interests. #BarnardYearofScience

In celebration of 2022’s Women’s History Month (March), read about the work of 22 Barnard community members who champion feminist and gender issues.

The Barnard competitors share how they got into the sport and how they balance athletics alongside college life.

Computer science majors Whitney Deng ’24 and Theodore Nelson CC’24 are collaborating on a novel NASA project to help reduce bacterial infections in space.

The Olympic hopeful and computer science major shares how fencing became her passion.

Through faculty mentorship and Barnard’s Summer Research Institute (SRI), the two are continuing to collaborate to better understand global student perceptions around gender and science.

The lacrosse defender and English and biology major shares her experiences as a student athlete and how lacrosse got her to Barnard. #BarnardYearOfScience

Participating in Barnard’s Summer Research Institute taught the sustainability and environmental economist how chemistry can be used to produce efficient biofuels.

The chemistry major breaks down how she balances her classes with research at both Barnard and Columbia.

Through a new program, Barnard students tackle real-world challenges.

The archery team captain and neuroscience and behavior major reflects on how she got her start in the sport and what it’s like to participate in athletics at Barnard.

Meet Barnard’s student-athlete Hayler Willner ’22, Women’s Crew.
The biology major discusses her work in headache medicine — and how to bring comfort to migraine sufferers.

The neuroscience and behavior major shares how working at Columbia’s Kellendonk Lab gave her invaluable knowledge and skills to pursue a career in STEM.

Two of Barnard’s volleyball players discuss the joys of having the team back on campus.

Grey Matters Columbia University (CU), a joint Barnard and Columbia literary journal that premiered in spring 2021, seeks to make neuroscience more accessible to the public. #BarnardYearOfScience

The aspiring computer science major shares her busy College life, from studying Swahili at Columbia to prepping for her campaign run for Barnard’s Student Government Association. #BarnardYearOfScience

For National Women’s Health and Fitness Day (September 29), hear from the Women's Crew member about balancing academics and athletics.

In Mark Santolucito’s computer science course Creative Embedded Systems, students problem-solved to produce sculptures that spin, roll, or give the illusion of flight. #BarnardYearOfScience

Across the 2021-2022 academic year, the College is celebrating all things STEM on campus.

Psychologist and keynote speaker Nim Tottenham ’96 returned to Barnard to open a new year on campus at Riverside Church.

Following a significant amount of time away from campus, the College offered a week of programming to help students reacquaint.

Meet the next generation of leaders coming to campus this fall.

NSOP committee chair Stephanie Leibowitz ’22 discusses how this year’s programming will introduce new students to campus life.

Launched in 2014, the ever-growing annual program is a testament to Barnard’s commitment to the sciences.

The clinical psychologist taps into her new book to share how students can manage mental health stressors this academic year.

Led by the population it serves, the new office brings together the College’s resources for first-generation, low-income, and international students into one targeted approach to enhance opportunities.
In celebration of Pride Month (June), Mia Flowers ’23 shares what LGBTQIA+ pride means to them.

This year, five alumnae were selected for international travel, teaching, and study as researchers and teaching assistants.

After the College launched the pilot program to support the K-12 kids of faculty and staff, other universities adopted the program with the same success.

Magdalene Pernambuco ’22 chats with her aunt and grandfather — Barnard professor Sandra Goldmark and her father, Peter Goldmark — about their newly published collaboration, Haikus for New York City.

After honoring their grandmother’s Holocaust survival in an award-winning thesis, the recent grad reflects on the inspiring conversations they shared with their family’s matriarch during their time at Barnard.

Explore senior thesis projects in the arts from the Departments of Theatre, Dance, and Architecture.

Students share their appreciation for the women who have made them who they are today.

Keynote speaker Christiane Amanpour honors Barnard's graduating seniors, alongside the College, family, and friends.

The graduating athlete looks back on some of her favorite memories as a member of the Columbia Women’s Rowing Team.

For eight years, the Donald E. Axinn Foundation/Anna Quindlen prize has been awarded yearly to a graduating senior, who receives $25,000 to support her creative writing.

The two graduating seniors were each recognized with a $5,000 prize for their high standards of scholarship in Jewish studies.

Finally on campus after a remote fall semester, the Clifton, N.J., native shares one of her free days of fun exploring the City.

On National Student-Athlete Day (April 6), the Barnard athlete looks back on the connections and skills built during her time on Columbia’s women’s rowing team.

Three students have shared their Barnard journeys since they first arrived on campus four years ago. Here, the graduating seniors close out their college experience with one final look back.

In preparation of her campus-wide Accessibility Week workshop — “Ableism in the Classroom, Academia, and Society” — the urban studies major and Speaking Fellow explains why accessibility is everyone’s fight.

A year after COVID-19 became a national emergency, a campus-run project to monitor coronavirus in wastewater is part of a multi-pronged effort to keep the community safe during the pandemic.

Since last Women’s History Month (March) — over the course of a challenging year — alumnae, faculty, and students still stepped up as game-changers.

The sophomore joined an international body of fellows in designing community-oriented social campaigns for a sustainable future.

Asha Futterman ’21 reflects on her three-year journey with the Barnard Center for Research on Women, including her Reading the Black Library Youth Fellowship with the Rebuild Foundation.

The College welcomed students back to campus for the spring semester through a modified check-in process and new guidelines for residential living during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the pandemic disrupted traditional internships and in-person work, Barnard students and alumnae discovered new professional opportunities.

The Barnard student shares her day of online courses, family time, and coffee runs.

Lena Harris ’22, Eve Kausch ’18, and Denise Mantey ’21 talk through their research on how to reenvision campus safety.

Logging in from Kennesaw, Georgia, McNeal offers a peek into her first day at Barnard as she moved through meetings and classes.

Professor of political science Michael G. Miller responds to students’ questions about all things voting in 2020.

New students in Beijing and Paris met with Barnard community members to celebrate NSOP week.

Award-winning author and keynote speaker Suki Kim ’92 returned to Barnard to welcome the community and officially open the College’s 131st academic year.