Three alumnae reflect on how Barnard shaped their academic journeys as Mellon Mays Fellows.
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
For Women’s History Month (March), Barnard looks back at the history-making anniversaries of five alumnae — from an unforgettable STEM story to a rock-star musical theatre composer.
The New York Youth Symphony, which included members from the College, made history when it won the award for Best Orchestral Performance.
Launched in 2018, Beyond Barnard has excelled at connecting students and alumnae to employment opportunities and graduate school programs around the world.
The career advising office looks ahead to the next five years with ambitious goals in mind.
The Barnard Center for Toddler Development celebrated half a century of groundbreaking research — and new state-of-the-art digs — with parents, alumnae, and community members.
The festival returns to campus with an exciting lineup of events and screenings dedicated to elevating the stories of women’s leadership.
Winning the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award will allow the neuroscientist to substantially expand her research program and develop science outreach activities.
In her new role as Spelman College’s 11th president, the alumna continues to build on her success as a leader in global health to nurture the next generation of Black women.