Barnard College News

Three alumnae reflect on how Barnard shaped their academic journeys as Mellon Mays Fellows.

The recent graduate, who majored in political science and human rights, will spend one year — fully funded — working on a master’s program in Beijing.

From the art of hand embroidery to foot binding, professor Dorothy Y. Ko illuminates the intricate intersection between gender and body in China for fashion exhibits around the world.

This year, 11 alumnae were selected to serve as researchers, graduate students, or English teaching assistants in eight countries.

The longtime history professor — and newly elected American Academy of Arts & Sciences member — on her quest to illuminate unexplored truths.