Faculty and alumnae reflect on the College’s most popular marquee programs for alumnae who are seeking the academic enrichment and discovery that only Barnard can offer.
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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.
Delicate leaves and flowers from the Barnard Archives are being scanned and digitally preserved for future scholars
The Long Island native shares how being at Barnard was having “the best of all worlds.”
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.
This native Californian didn’t just make New York her home, she found community and inspiration for what makes cities work, as an urban studies major, photojournalist, and podcaster.
The Barnard professor brings her research on Black dandyism to the Met Costume Institute.
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.”
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.
More Courses. More Connections. More Barnard.
This year’s admitted students are ready to make their mark at Barnard and beyond.
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.
In a rare event that coincided with the Zora Neale Hurston Centennial and 100 Years of Black Students at Barnard celebration, the distinguished writer returned to her alma mater to discuss the literary giant’s legacy.
Professors from a range of disciplines explored global migration with a roomful of enthusiastic community members.