From the Olympics to the upcoming Met Gala in May, alumnae, students, and faculty turned up in a dizzying array of exciting places this year.
Barnard College News
Anne Marie Chaker ’97 — reporter and professional bodybuilder — profiles Sophia Ewald ’26 and Eva Strage ’26, who founded Columbia University’s Girls Who Lift weightlifting club.
The College’s tradition of athletic excellence dates back over a century.
As NYC’s premier festival for women-centered films, the cornerstone event celebrated community, storytelling, and a bold vision of the future — all in the spirit of abundance.
The pioneering public servant, foreign ambassador, and lawyer made history as the first Black woman to become assistant secretary of state.
The Lions’ recent winning streak — including a spot at the NCAA’s March Madness tournament last season — echoes the achievements of the famed 1985-1986 season.
The symplectic geometry and topology expert, who was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award, reflects on her journey as a woman in mathematics.
Hundreds of Hurston fans — alongside her family members and scholars — visited campus over the weekend to honor her legacy at the College where she enrolled nearly a century ago.
Groundbreaking programs honor the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston ’28 and the Black alumnae who proudly followed in her footsteps.
Renowned theatre, opera, and film composer Jeanine Tesori ’83 searches for the musical ‘North Star’ of her characters.
Four representatives of the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being offer tips and tricks for financial growth in the new year.
The year has just begun, but College community members are already making news and preparing for headline-worthy events.
Two documentary film professionals bring their perspectives to Barnard classrooms.
Professor Kadambari Baxi is exploring the rapidly shifting landscape of reproductive healthcare with a botanical art installation at the Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning.
The Nairobi-based, women-led organization works to empower leaders to champion the green transition.
The aspiring journalist and English major spent the summer at a nonprofit committed to elevating the voices of those who are often overlooked.
Launched in 2014, the innovative and fully funded program has introduced hundreds of young women to mentors in STEM research.
As speed, technique, and style collide in Paris, the College cheers on four of its own who are helping Team USA to score points at the world’s biggest games.
