The first Black woman appointed to the U.S. District Court in eastern Michigan fought for civil rights as an attorney and challenged presidential overreach during her judicial career.
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The pioneering public servant, foreign ambassador, and lawyer made history as the first Black woman to become assistant secretary of state.
The psychoanalyst and professor created the foundations for community-based mental health services and education in Harlem.
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.
Beyond being a spymaster’s wife, Colby fought for and helped to win legislation for spouses to receive benefits for the service they provide to the United States’ most secret agency.
This cell biologist made groundbreaking discoveries that paved the way for diabetes research. #BarnardYearOfScience
The celebrated biochemist, known for her work on how cells communicate and interpret signals, set the standard for balancing rigorous scientific research and mentorship. #BarnardCelebratesWomensHistoryMonth
The psychoanalyst and professor created the foundations for community-based mental health services and education in Harlem. #BarnardCelebratesBlackHistory #BarnardYearOfScience
The Barnard alumna changed everything from the very way women are treated at the doctor’s office to life in medical school for female students.
The physician was a pioneering scientific figure of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States, setting the standard for patient advocacy and AIDS treatment. #BarnardYearOfScience
Renowned for her discoveries about DNA, the award-winning scientist and professor discovered her love for chemistry in Barnard’s labs.
The esteemed physician and scientist’s contributions to medicine set the foundation for the fields of hematology and clinician care. #BarnardYearOfScience
The distinguished alumna’s work in science and wellness continues to inspire practitioners across the country and around the world.