The NPR legend reports on how Barnard readied her to be the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program.
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
Marshaling the power of volunteers, Sara Lederman ’12 helps health care workers cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
In celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Irene Mei Zhi Shum ’93 shares her favorite Barnard memories and the best advice she received.
The columnist behind “Ask a Clean Person” shares advice on finding a career path and cleaning during a pandemic.
In an Earth Day “Way Back Wednesday,” art and data are united as activism with the Tempestry Project, which tracks climate change through knitting.
The adjunct professor of environmental science sets the record straight on climate change and action for Earth Day 2020 (April 22).
National Science Foundation chooses five alumnae for prestigious graduate research fellowships, providing further proof of Barnard College’s STEM-inence
‘Perfect’ isn’t what artist Michelle Lopez is after.
The culinary and art enthusiast expands cultural boundaries by celebrating cuisine from the Asian diaspora.