Barnard College News

Professor Sandra Goldmark discusses her new book “Fixation” and the importance of building a new model of consumption.


In an Earth Day “Way Back Wednesday,” art and data are united as activism with the Tempestry Project, which tracks climate change through knitting.

Goldmark, whose work in theaters and at colleges focuses on sustainability, will examine pathways to a more circular and less wasteful economy

Goldmark, whose work in theaters and at colleges focuses on sustainability, will examine events, initiatives, and ideas for implementing a less wasteful, “circular” economy

Across the city and globe this week, people are taking action to bring awareness to climate change, with many students participating in walkouts. Barnard shares their commitment to enacting change, as reflected in the College’s various initiatives over the years to address sustainability.

A discussion of discusses indigenous issues, political ecology, and Facebook’s role in Papua New Guinea.

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The College is preparing students to meet these challenges through a three-fold strategy.

Sustainability and climate action are at the heart of the College's core vision and values—which is why Barnard is taking action with sustainability practices and academic initiatives.

Stream historical and recent videos from the fields of ethnography and anthropology.

Barnard will apply the criteria in its unique approach of divesting from climate change deniers.

Barnard’s Department of Environmental Science was founded 35 years ago.

A new study coauthored by Professor Stephanie Pfirman indicates pollution can spread rapidly via polar sea ice, which is melting faster than ever before due to global warming.