Barnard College News
From the Olympics to the upcoming Met Gala in May, alumnae, students, and faculty turned up in a dizzying array of exciting places this year.
As NYC’s premier festival for women-centered films, the cornerstone event celebrated community, storytelling, and a bold vision of the future — all in the spirit of abundance.
An original comedy written by Zuzanna Szadkowski ’01 for Barnard College and directed by professor Alice Reagan, the play features a production crew and acting ensemble of Barnard-Columbia theatre students and NYC professionals.
Groundbreaking programs honor the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston ’28 and the Black alumnae who proudly followed in her footsteps.
The Zora Neale Hurston Trust will celebrate the famed storyteller with a two-day event, in alignment with the centennial anniversary of her time as a student on campus.
Chin, who majored in sociology (and won a Grammy!), will spend a year in Beijing pursuing a fully funded master’s degree.
Renowned theatre, opera, and film composer Jeanine Tesori ’83 searches for the musical ‘North Star’ of her characters.
Learn how the beloved writer, anthropologist, and folklorist has influenced many across campus — and around the world — for the 100 years following her graduation.
The New Year brings a multidimensional roster of classes to Barnard students this spring.
Two documentary film professionals bring their perspectives to Barnard classrooms.
The famous alumnae came together to discuss artistic inspiration, literature, and the legacy of creative arts to celebrate 60 years of the Rizzoli Bookstore.
The Zora Neale Hurston Trust will honor the famed storyteller this winter, in serendipitous alignment with the centennial anniversary of her time as a student on campus.
As Election Day draws near, Barnard Votes encourages students to engage in the civic process beyond casting their ballots.
Alumnae from across generations have incorporated elements of the College into their art, telling personal stories shaped by their time on campus.