
Alumnae Stories



Maria Foscarinis ’77 and Antonia Fasanelli ’96 share a commitment to solving a national crisis

Marion Lewin ’60, who survived the unimaginable, finds beauty in the every day

In her new novel, “Good Dirt,” Charmaine Wilkerson ’82 explores the resiliency of the human spirit and the connection between place and identity

Fans, family members, and scholars came together to honor Hurston’s legacy

Her archives will join those of other literary luminaries, including Ntozake Shange ’70

As a recipient of the competitive fellowship, Kelsey Chin ’22 will spend a year in Beijing earning a graduate degree in global affairs



The Barnard community celebrates alumna Zora Neale Hurston’s centennial — and her impactful legacy — with personal and professional reflections

The renowned theatre, opera, and film composer searches for the musical ‘North Star’ of her characters

For costume designer and artist Stacey Berman ’09, clothing is a vehicle for transformation