Barnard College News
Luminaries gathered at the College for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and performances to pay tribute to the LeFrak family’s commitment to artistic excellence and community wellness.
Before finals week and Commencement jitters, two of the College’s most cherished traditions returned to campus with art, soul, and some friendly competition that was established more than a century ago.
Reflecting on her time at Barnard, the senior said she was drawn to the College for the women’s, gender, and sexuality studies program — “one of the best in the country.”
For half a century, since 1975, the College’s only student-nominated and -selected teaching award honors faculty members who exemplify excellence in pedagogy and mentorship.
The first-year shares how her designs went from being featured in on-campus fashion shows to on stage at a United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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.
Anne Marie Chaker ’97 — reporter and professional bodybuilder — profiles Sophia Ewald ’26 and Eva Strage ’26, who founded Columbia University’s Girls Who Lift weightlifting club.
The College’s tradition of athletic excellence dates back over a century.
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.
The pioneering public servant, foreign ambassador, and lawyer made history as the first Black woman to become assistant secretary of state.
The Lions’ recent winning streak — including a spot at the NCAA’s March Madness tournament last season — echoes the achievements of the famed 1985-1986 season.
The symplectic geometry and topology expert, who was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award, reflects on her journey as a woman in mathematics.
Hundreds of Hurston fans — alongside her family members and scholars — visited campus over the weekend to honor her legacy at the College where she enrolled nearly a century ago.
Groundbreaking programs honor the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston ’28 and the Black alumnae who proudly followed in her footsteps.
Renowned theatre, opera, and film composer Jeanine Tesori ’83 searches for the musical ‘North Star’ of her characters.
Four representatives of the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being offer tips and tricks for financial growth in the new year.
The year has just begun, but College community members are already making news and preparing for headline-worthy events.
Two documentary film professionals bring their perspectives to Barnard classrooms.