For International Day of Climate Action (October 24), a paleoclimatologist discusses climate change, teaching in a pandemic, and studying STEM at Barnard.
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The president of the Desai Foundation explains how Barnard nurtured her dedication to community health for women and girls in India and the United States.
On this World Mental Health Day (October 10), the director of the Rosemary Furman Counseling Center offers tips for how to stay healthy in turbulent times.
During Climate Week NYC (September 21 to September 27), learn how Barnard is incorporating sustainability across departments and offices.
Because the need to make sense of urgent questions can’t wait, the College introduced a new course that puts first-years first.
A Day in the (Remote) Life of … Associate Director of the Empirical Reasoning Center Fatima Koli ’17
The data scientist talks virtual Python workshops, tech-related reading recommendations, and relaxing skincare breaks.
In celebration of National Honey Bee Day (August 15), Professor Jonathan Snow chats with two mentees about the art of Barnard beekeeping, their buzziest facts, and more.
Social distancing didn’t stop high school students from enjoying the college experience through the online Pre-College Programs.
A Reimagining Brooklyn Bridge Competition winner, the architecture and psychology major shares her vision for a New York City landmark.
English major Brigid Cromwell ’22 shares how she fell for New York City, courtesy of Barnard, and asked 10 other students what they love about the Big Apple.
Adjunct professor Nina Sharma ’05 writes about the power of play during a time of personal and global transition.
The new CEO of the American Journalism Project shares her plans to revitalize the local news industry and how Barnard gave her the tools to make it happen.
For National HIV Testing Day (June 27), immunologist Lillian Seu ’05 — who coordinated HIV antiretroviral resistance testing — shares how a Barnard professor inspired her to seek a cure for cancer.
Professor Celia E. Naylor explains the history behind Juneteenth (June 19) and how it fits into our current climate.
For World Music Day (June 21), Seattle Opera’s first-ever scholar-in-residence, Naomi André ’89, shares how being at Barnard primed her for a career with operatic heights.
After a seven-year campus residency, the famously smelly plant — standing more than 5 feet tall — is finally opening up.
Beyond Barnard’s new annual event applauds graduating students and welcomes incoming cohorts to a program that gives students a seamless, custom-designed path to a world-class master’s degree in only five years.
Amy Talkington ’93, whose musical remake of 1983's Valley Girl debuted May 8, says Barnard taught her how to turn her storytelling skills into a TV and film career. (Like, totally.)
With this funding, the College will help grow the number of women in computer science.
Marshaling the power of volunteers, Sara Lederman ’12 helps health care workers cope with the coronavirus pandemic.