Barnard College News

The Barnard professor brings her research on Black dandyism to the Met Costume Institute.

Community members tuned into a cross-disciplinary faculty panel discussion on climate politics, research, and debates.

From the Olympics to the upcoming Met Gala in May, alumnae, students, and faculty turned up in a dizzying array of exciting places this year.

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.

In Supervised Projects in Photography, students have the opportunity to cultivate a creative eye that captures the world around them.

The year has just begun, but College community members are already making news and preparing for headline-worthy events.

Two documentary film professionals bring their perspectives to Barnard classrooms.

The famous alumnae came together to discuss artistic inspiration, literature, and the legacy of creative arts to celebrate 60 years of the Rizzoli Bookstore.

As Election Day draws near, Barnard Votes encourages students to engage in the civic process beyond casting their ballots.

Professor Kadambari Baxi is exploring the rapidly shifting landscape of reproductive healthcare with a botanical art installation at the Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning.

Tapped by the Costume Institute to curate its annual blockbuster exhibition, professor Monica L. Miller is using her research on Black style to educate fashion enthusiasts on Black dandies.

Inspired by Miller’s research, the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition and Met Gala will focus on Black dandies with “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”


Alumnae from across generations have incorporated elements of the College into their art, telling personal stories shaped by their time on campus.

The aspiring journalist and English major spent the summer at a nonprofit committed to elevating the voices of those who are often overlooked.

This summer, the College hosted a community science fair featuring a special performance by STEM from Dance.