Barnard College News
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Three alumnae reflect on how Barnard shaped their academic journeys as Mellon Mays Fellows.
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For Women’s History Month (March), Barnard looks back at the history-making anniversaries of five alumnae — from an unforgettable STEM story to a rock-star musical theatre composer.
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The New York Youth Symphony, which included members from the College, made history when it won the award for Best Orchestral Performance.
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Barnard made them classmates, Access Barnard made them colleagues, and a deep connection made them best friends.
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Barnard made circularity a campus imperative, and now we’re spreading the word.
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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.
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As a photographer and the associate vice president of CARES, Amy Zavadil is well versed in looking at scenarios from multiple angles.
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The exhibition that addresses housing segregation and race has inspired community organizers and advocates, teachers and students, and even policymakers such as New York State Senator Cordell Cleare.
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The College is excited to immerse students in the world of Indigenous studies with a new interdisciplinary minor.
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The College welcomed nearly 400 high school students through the gates this summer.
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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.
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From Barnard to the beach, Keith Gabora and Cory Lapp respond to campus needs by tending the grounds and to beach dangers by saving those at sea.
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The mom, road warrior, and devoted student supporter (center) fits it all in with time to spare.
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In Harlem Movement Legacies, students learn the dances linked to the historic neighborhood — and their greater cultural significance.
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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.
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After its successful debut last summer, the program returned for its second year, welcoming more educators and learning specialists from across New York City.