Colleges need to equip students with vital life skills like managing stress, managing money, and managing their physical health – something Barnard College is taking the lead on, writes Francine LeFrak. www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/08/w...

For Barnard Magazine, best-selling author of the new novel “Good Dirt” Charmaine Wilkerson ’82 describes her rich, international artistic career. barnard.edu/magazine/spr...

Thank you to all of the alumnae who returned to campus this weekend for Barnard Reunion 2025! We’re so grateful for the generations of alumnae that make this community so special 💙

This spring, Emmy Award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker Anne Poiret came to campus for a discussion on post-war journalism. barnard.edu/news/barnard...

Next weekend, generations of Barnard alumnae will return to the College for Reunion 2025! Ahead of the festivities, take a look back at this year’s Greek Games, a beloved tradition dating back to 1903 that returned to campus after a seven year hiatus. barnard.edu/news/bring-i...

The Spring 2025 issue of Barnard Magazine is officially LIVE! Learn about Khepera Lyons-Clark '24, who created art that melds family history with natural material and digital media at the Barnard Design Center. Full issue available here: barnard.edu/magazine/spr...

It’s official, class of 2025: you’re now Barnard graduates! We’re proud to welcome you to an alumnae community of bold changemakers and trailblazers, who have gone on to shape the world.

Today, we were proud to celebrate nearly 900 seniors and welcome them to the alumnae community. Read on to learn about today’s moving moments, inspiring speeches, and the students who celebrated four years of brilliant work. bit.ly/43FEDuU

Commencement is only one day away, and our Countdown to Commencement series continues with Long Island’s own Tara Terranova. Read on at the link in our bio to learn how this aspiring journalist has built the foundation of her writing career at Barnard! bit.ly/4mCw7o6

Barnard commencement is two days away! We can’t wait to see our graduating class at Radio City Music Hall 🎓

Barnard commencement is only three days away! We’re so excited to return to Radio City Music Hall and celebrate this year’s brilliant graduates!

✅Ran a marathon ✅Took photos for for the Columbia Spectator ✅Studied abroad in Kyoto Learn about Pippa Tsuki Carlson ‘25 as part of our Countdown to Commencement series, where we feature different seniors from our graduating class. barnard.edu/news/countdo...

Finals can be stressful - that’s why Barnard welcomed some cuddly creatures to campus today, to give the campus community a moment to relax and unwind!

It’s the first day of finals, and you could probably use a study break. Take a few minutes to luxuriate in “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” a survey of Black fashion guest curated by Professor Monica Miller. The exhibit opens at the Met Costume Institute tomorrow! barnard.edu/news/book-ex...

In the first of our Countdown to Graduation series, get to know women’s, gender, and sexuality studies major Angelic Estrella Molos ’25, who tells us about the highlights of her time at Barnard and what advice she would offer to first-year students! barnard.edu/news/countdo...

We are proud to announce that 78 students will be inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s oldest academic honor society, this May. Read on to learn about these exemplary scholars! barnard.edu/news/barnard...

Last night, Barnard hosted one of our famous campus traditions: Midnight Breakfast! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the end of the semester, and good luck with your reading week studying! 🥞📚

Looking forward to tonight's Met Gala? Learn more about the Costume Institute's accompanying exhibit, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," a deep dive into the history of Black dandyism guest curated by Barnard professor Monica Miller! barnard.edu/news/profess...

What is Prof. Monica Miller – the brainpower behind the exhibit around this year’s Met Gala theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” – reading? Her list includes Zora Neale Hurston ‘28, Barnard’s first Black student. Read more to learn which books inspire Miller! www.vogue.com/article/supe...

We’re only two days away from this year’s Met Gala, where the year’s theme and exhibit were curated by Barnard professor Monica Miller. Revisit our interview with Professor Miller, where she discusses guest curating an exhibition at one of the country’s premiere museums! barnard.edu/news/5-quest...

The Met Gala is Monday night! This year, Barnard professor Monica Miller served as guest curator of the associated exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Check out a recent NY Times piece with Miller, who walks readers through some of the exhibit’s pieces! www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/s...

“Barnard is a community like no other... If you want to be surrounded by empowering, incredible women who push you to become the best version of yourself, this is the space for you." - Nicole BC '26

“Instant tears started flowing as I realized I was GOING TO BARNARD.” - Janhitha Veeramachaneni ‘29 Read on to learn why this remarkable student is excited to be part of the Barnard community! If you’re an incoming student, DM us to share your story! barnard.edu/news/introdu...

This month, the Barnard community got to see the Movement Lab’s Spring 2025 Artist-in-Residence Hope Hutman’s new work, “Your Mind, Girls….,” inspired by class of 1970 alumna Ntozake Shange’s coming-of-age novel “Liliane.” Read on to learn more about the piece! barnard.edu/news/class-1...

This month, Barnard professor Thea Renda Abu El-Haj, received the 2025 Emily Gregory Award, a student-nominated and selected teaching award that honors faculty members who exemplify excellence in pedagogy and mentorship. Read on to learn about her groundbreaking work! barnard.edu/news/profess...

Get to know Jean Blackwell Hutson ’35, Barnard’s second Black graduate after Zora Neale Hurston ’28, who went on to serve as curator at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for nearly four decades. bit.ly/44xKq6C

Stacey Berman ‘09 has costumed performances at the Whitney and Guggenheim museums and last year’s award-winning A Different Man. Read on to learn how this former art history major has built a career that bridges fine art, film, and academia to create singular art. barnard.edu/magazine/win...

Melanie Hibbert, director of Barnard’s Sloate Media Center, and colleagues Elana Altman and Tristan Shippen are capturing national attention for their accessible approach to using AI in the classroom with their publication, “A Framework for AI Literacy.” barnard.edu/news/barnard...

97-year-old Barnard alum, Ann Barker ’50, combines her love of art and community by teaching classes to children in her home of San Cristóbal de las Casas, in Mexico, where she has lived for the past 55 years. Learn about her journey to her ninth decade in the state of Chiapas: bit.ly/4co3GWc

Intimidated by the testosterone-fueled weight room at Columbia’s Dodge Fitness Center, two Barnard students, Sophia Ewald ’26 and Eva Strage ’26, created Girls Who Lift, a club designed to uplift women and nonbinary students in fitness. Learn more: barnard.edu/news/girls-w...

The American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recognized Barnard with the Research Activity Designation, an honor given to institutions that do not offer doctoral degrees, but conduct robust and impactful research. Read more: bit.ly/4ib3iLZ

There’s a new place to unwind between classes on Barnard’s campus! The Francine A. LeFrak Center for Well-Being’s newly-opened REJen Experience features high-tech ways to relax. Read about the relaxation suite here: www.columbiaspectator.com/sports/2025/...

Umbreen Bhatti '00 returned to campus nearly 20 years after graduating, back in 2019, as head of the Athena Center for Leadership. Get to know this amazing alumna, who has built a thriving community of future leaders! barnard.edu/news/umbreen...

This April, two classic Barnard athletic events - Spirit Week and the Greek Games - return to campus! The College’s tradition of athletic excellence stretches back over a century - read on to learn all about generations of incredible student athletes. barnard.edu/news/barnard...

In the latest issue of Barnard Magazine, Aubri Juhasz ’18 tells the story of a cross-country bike trip with her friend and former suitemate Brenna Forristall ’18, and the challenges faced and lessons learned along the way. barnard.edu/magazine/win...

Starting in fall 2025, Barnard is recentering the first-year academic experience to deepen connections, expand course offerings, and guarantee that every new student begins their journey fully immersed in Barnard’s unparalleled, rigorous liberal arts environment. barnard.edu/news/foundat...

We just welcomed the admitted students of the Class of 2029! As they look ahead, we’re looking back at some of this year’s standout moments that make Barnard exceptional. We can't wait to see what comes next in the 2025-2026 academic year! barnard.edu/news/10-new-...

This weekend, many members of the Barnard and Columbia community marked the end of Ramadan and celebrated Eid al-Fitr. Last week, in the lead up to this celebration, Barnard welcomed members of the College community to the Diana Center to celebrate Ramadan and break their fast!

We are so incredibly excited to welcome our newly admitted students of the class of 2029! Read on to learn more about the spectacular scholars who have been invited to join the Barnard community 🐻 barnard.edu/news/barnard...

Meet Federal Judge Anna Diggs Taylor ’54, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. District Court in eastern Michigan–and a fearless champion for civil and personal rights. barnard.edu/news/federal...

The wait is OVER—Regular decision acceptances hit inboxes TODAY! To the Barnard Class of 2029: Welcome to a community of bold thinkers, fearless leaders, and lifelong friends. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to campus! #barnard2029 #admissions #collegeadmissions #barnard

From March 6-9, Barnard rolled out the red carpet for the 15th annual Athena Film Festival! Read on to learn how artists, organizers, and audiences came together to champion the bold, complex, and inspiring stories of women on screen. barnard.edu/news/barnard...

In our latest 5 Questions With…, we speak to Karen Lewis, an associate professor of philosophy at Barnard, who worked with NASA to send a message for future generations of humans and extraterrestrial intergalactic beings all the way to the moon. barnard.edu/news/5-quest...

As part of New Plays at Barnard, the College commissioned “Fox Toss,” a historical romp by playwright and actor Zuzanna Szadkowski ’01. Read on to learn how director Alice Reagan and a cast of student actors took on the exciting challenge of bringing a new work to life! barnard.edu/news/fox-tos...

Get to know Barbara M. Watson ‘39, who made history as the first Black woman to become assistant secretary of state, in the latest edition of our You Oughta Know series! barnard.edu/news/you-oug...

Check out our interview with Barnard basketball players Blau Tor ’27 and Emily Montes ’27, which explores their lives as student athletes! barnard.edu/news/womens-...

Spring is springing 💐

For the eighth consecutive year, Barnard has been recognized as one of the top academic institutions to secure international research and teaching opportunities for students and alumnae through the prestigious Fulbright program. Read on to learn more! barnard.edu/news/barnard...

Our Zora Neale Hurston ‘28 book search is underway! Congratulations to Elena Sasu '27 for discovering the copy of Hurston’s memoir “Dust Tracks on a Road” that we hid in Liz’s Place. If you find a book around campus, snap a selfie and DM us to be featured on Barnard’s social media!

Acclaimed author Edwidge Danticat ’90 delivered this year’s Lewis Ezekoye Distinguished Lecture. We are thrilled the celebrated alumna returned to campus to explore the life and art of Zora Neale Hurston '28, part of our Hurston Centennial and 100 Years of Black Students at Barnard celebration.