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.
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The first Black woman elected to the U.S. District Court in eastern Michigan fought for civil rights as an attorney and challenged presidential overreach during her judicial career.
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.
Groundbreaking programs honor the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston ’28 and the Black alumnae who proudly followed in her footsteps.
Take a look at the many ways the College has grown its commitment to championing positive change as it celebrates Climate Week NYC 2024.
The Nairobi-based, women-led organization works to empower leaders to champion the green transition.
An unwavering advocate for women to have the right to vote, Lee was also the first Chinese woman in the country to earn a Ph.D. in economics.
The annual panel — moderated by NY1 weekend anchor Stef Manisero — explored the connection between mental health and lifelong resilience.
A brand new pilot program this spring ushers in a new phase of lifelong learning and community at the College.
Learn about alumnae and students — from the Class of 2014 to the Class of 2024 — who are working across disciplines to improve society with creativity and innovation.
Learn about eight Barnard women who forged legal careers and championed equal rights for all.
Professors Abosede George and Tamara J. Walker talked about the power of intellectual exchange and community building among Black scholars at Barnard — and across academia.
Fifty-five years after graduating from the College, the alumna gives a firsthand account of her trailblazing activism in the historic 1968 Columbia protests.
President Laura Rosenbury will welcome former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder for a discussion to honor the judicial pioneer and devoted Barnard alumna.
After spending five weeks on the North Island of New Zealand, the Tow Fellow calls the chance to search for a connection between people and nature “the real gift of Barnard.”
The Laidlaw Scholar traces the policy effects of climate displacement ahead of the U.N. conference COP 28.