Sociology News

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.

Anne Marie Chaker ’97 — reporter and professional bodybuilder — profiles Sophia Ewald ’26 and Eva Strage ’26, who founded Columbia University’s Girls Who Lift weightlifting club.

The College’s tradition of athletic excellence dates back over a century.

More Courses. More Connections. More Barnard.

This year’s admitted students are ready to make their mark at Barnard and beyond.

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.


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.

Associate professor of philosophy Karen Lewis shares her mission to connect humanity across space and time.

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.