Students in the Histories of the Present seminar turned their remote course into an opportunity to research their local communities for their senior thesis projects.
Alumnae Stories
Barnard’s 38,000+ alumnae are forces to be reckoned with. Leaders in almost every field, these intrepid women have revolutionized healthcare, won Pulitzer Prizes, and made significant scientific discoveries.
“Barnard formed me with its supportive, collaborative environment. It’s where I came to life. It’s the shining confidence this College gave me and all of us.”
— Sonia Taitz ’75
Meet Our Alumnae
Kaylin Marcotte ’12, the founder of Jiggy Puzzles, strikes a Shark Tank deal with her frame-worthy jigsaw puzzles designed by women artists.
The music professor, LGBTQ+ activist, and Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame inductee shares insights into her extraordinary path and how Barnard helped her find a sense of belonging.
Alumnae connect, celebrate, and come together for Barnard’s second virtual Reunion.
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the president of the Myanmar Association at Columbia discusses advocating for the Burmese community in New York.
In an Earth Day #WayBackWednesday, the executive director of Greenpeace USA and creator of The Story of Stuff Project reflects on what still gives her hope after more than 30 years of climate activism.
Grenager explores gratitude, psychic awakenings, and reflects on the highs and lows of life across five short poems.
Amy Hwang ’00, whose sketches are regularly featured in The New Yorker, talks about her artistic inspirations.
