Barnard College News
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This summer, the College hosted a community science fair featuring a special performance by STEM from Dance.
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Graduating seniors Candela Escolar ’24 and Samira Umpierre ’24 discuss a bond that has lasted nearly two decades, from kindergarten to college.
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Barnard professor and canine cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz — an authority on how dogs perceive the world — shares her expertise, right on time for her new children’s book release and National Therapy Animal Day.
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For National Poetry Month, three students explore their academic interests — from biochemistry to political science — as a form of creativity.
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Barnard celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring groundbreaking graduates who also happen to be lifesavers.
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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.
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Barnard’s bees offer a bit o’ honey for the College’s students, faculty, and staff.
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The Beckman Scholar is dedicated to studying the brain’s artful compositions, in between making music and rugby plays.
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Thirty-four of the College’s faculty, staff, and students collaborated to publish an open-access textbook — connecting higher education to a sustainable future for the planet.
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From a Barnard lab to the big leagues, the environmental impact investor shares what it means to win the prestigious James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award.
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From bird-watching to growing sprouts, this toolkit — sourced from campus community members — offers actionable advice for Earth Day.