Fifty-five years after graduating from the College, the alumna gives a firsthand account of her trailblazing activism in the historic 1968 Columbia protests.
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
The celebrated author reflects on a voyage of departure and return — touchstones of her latest book, Roman Stories — as well as her first year back at Barnard.
The College launches its theatre season with a Shakespeare comedy that challenges notions of love and gender.
Keynote speaker Herminia Palacio ’83, M.D., MPH, joined the Barnard community at the iconic Riverside Church to ring in a new academic year — with a new College president.
The political science major reflects on how her summer project — made possible by the alumnae network found on Barnard Connect — culminated in curiosity, activism, and mentorship.
The College is excited to announce the appointment of new Board of Trustees members for the new semester.
From a Barnard lab to the big leagues, the environmental impact investor shares what it means to win the prestigious James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award.
Barnard’s expert Egyptologist — Professor Ellen Morris ’91 — steps back in time with her new book on famines to illustrate the impact of societal memory on avoiding modern-day catastrophes.
