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Through a $75,000 Grant, Professor Nara Milanich will Lead “Hidden Justice: An Ethnographic Examination of U.S. Immigration Courts” to Help Students Deepen their Understanding of the Court System

After the passing of Susan Stamberg, ’59, one of the founding mothers of NPR, audio journalist Theo Balcomb ’09 reflects on her life noting how she gave back to the Barnard community throughout her life.

The New York Times bestselling author is making her adult debut in an atmospheric thriller centered around the world’s powerful and troubled elite.

The dancer made her Broadway debut as a swing in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, standing in for a record-setting 10 roles.

The past twelve months brought about many exciting changes within and beyond Barnard’s main gates, from the construction of a new science building to a giant sub spanning nearly the entirety of campus. Join us as we reflect and count down the best moments of 2025.

New net-zero carbon, all-electric facility is on track to host classes for the beginning of the '26-'27 academic year.

After writing a play for Barnard Theatre that premiered this past spring, the veteran stage actress — and “Gossip Girl” fan favorite — stars in Bedlam’s Are the Bennet Girls OK?.

As the groundbreaking “The Scholar and Feminist” conference turns 50, organizers reflect on the past while looking towards the future.

Barnard’s informational session on Dec. 5 offers insight into unique summer courses and opportunities for students to take advantage of both on campus and abroad.

Listeners from around the world tuned in to be part of the latest Barnard|Next Authors’ Shelf event on Nov. 18, where Ilise Feitshans ’79 lectured on nanotechnology and global health disparities.

This fall, the New Languages Initiative introduced four new world language courses to Foundations: American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, Korean, and Italian — introducing students to new perspectives and cultures while broadening their educational experience. 

Adventurer Says it’s Not Just About Making History, ‘It’s About Showing up Scared and Doing it Anyway’

Modern, sustainable electric cooking ranges and air conditioning units will follow renovations to the building’s infrastructure 

For 25 years, Barnard has come together for its biggest – and breadiest – tradition: Big Sub.

Columbia Lions women's basketball heads into the 2025 - 2026 season as three-time reigning Ivy League champions and last season’s outright champions with three new Barnard additions to the team: Alicia Mitchell ’29, Hilke Feldrappe ’27, and Blau Tor ’27. 

Students, alumnae, and employers joined together on Sept. 26 for the 2025 Opportunities Conference to forge a path for the next generation of Barnard leaders. 

The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being celebrates its first year in Barnard Hall, setting the Barnard community up for success with an innovative, three pillar approach to wellness. 

The Barnard community came together for Giving Day raising more than $1.47 million in 24 hours, ensuring future generations of women can have access to a high-quality Barnard education.

From opportunities to engage with faculty and administrators to special visits to unique campus spaces, Barnard families were enthusiastically welcomed back to campus