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.
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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.
An original comedy written by Zuzanna Szadkowski ’01 for Barnard College and directed by professor Alice Reagan, the play features a production crew and acting ensemble of Barnard-Columbia theatre students and NYC professionals.
For the eighth consecutive year, the College was recognized as one of the top academic institutions to secure international research and teaching opportunities for students and alumnae through the prestigious fellowship program.
The pioneering public servant, foreign ambassador, and lawyer made history as the first Black woman to become assistant secretary of state.
In a rare event that coincided with the Zora Neale Hurston Centennial and 100 Years of Black Students at Barnard celebration, the distinguished writer returned to her alma mater to discuss the literary giant’s legacy.
The Lions’ recent winning streak — including a spot at the NCAA’s March Madness tournament last season — echoes the achievements of the famed 1985-1986 season.
Prolific literary giants Hisham Matar and Edwidge Danticat ’90 are, once again, up to win the prestigious award that celebrates innovative and bold storytelling.
Hundreds of Hurston fans — alongside her family members and scholars — visited campus over the weekend to honor her legacy at the College where she enrolled nearly a century ago.
The Barnard community celebrates Zora Neale Hurston’s centennial — and her impactful legacy — with personal and professional reflections.
Groundbreaking programs honor the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston ’28 and the Black alumnae who proudly followed in her footsteps.
The Zora Neale Hurston Trust will celebrate the famed storyteller with a two-day event, in alignment with the centennial anniversary of her time as a student on campus.
The psychoanalyst and professor created the foundations for community-based mental health services and education in Harlem.
Chin, who majored in sociology (and won a Grammy!), will spend a year in Beijing pursuing a fully funded master’s degree.
Renowned theatre, opera, and film composer Jeanine Tesori ’83 searches for the musical ‘North Star’ of her characters.
The year has just begun, but College community members are already making news and preparing for headline-worthy events.
From the inauguration of the College’s ninth president to the announcement of the Zora Neale Hurston Centennial, the year included many exciting announcements, events, and news.
This year, more than 40 students signed up to share the holiday at the homes of Barnard alumnae who opened their doors and their hearts for community building.
