It’s commencement season. Caps will fly. Speeches will soar on promises of boundless possibility in the terrain ahead. But as students move forward into their future, too many are stepping into the…

In her new novel, “Good Dirt,” Charmaine Wilkerson ’82 explores the resiliency of the human spirit and the connection between place and identity

Emmy Award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker Anne Poiret discussed the art of post-war storytelling and the need for journalistic collaboration across affected countries.

Before finals week and Commencement jitters, two of the College’s most cherished traditions returned to campus with art, soul, and some friendly competition that was established more than a century ag...

Barnard College proudly graduates the next generation of future women leaders.

The Long Island native shares how being at Barnard was having “the best of all worlds.”

This native Californian didn’t just make New York her home, she found community and inspiration for what makes cities work, as an urban studies major, photojournalist, and podcaster.

The Barnard professor brings her research on Black dandyism to the Met Costume Institute.

Tapped by the Costume Institute to curate its annual blockbuster exhibition, professor Monica L. Miller is using her research on Black style to educate fashion enthusiasts on Black dandies.

The guest curator of a new Met exhibition on Black style offers an annotated early look at a Dapper Dan jacket, André Leon Talley’s luggage and more.

Meet one of the College’s newest class members, who said that “the chance to be surrounded by driven, bold, and socially responsible women” made Barnard her top choice.

Artist-in-Residence Hope Hutman stages humanity in a digital age inside Barnard’s Movement Lab.

For half a century, since 1975, the College’s only student-nominated and -selected teaching award honors faculty members who exemplify excellence in pedagogy and mentorship.

Meet the librarian who transformed the Schomburg Collection into a world-renowned treasure trove of Black history and culture, just in time for National Librarian Day (April 16)

For costume designer and artist Stacey Berman ’09, clothing is a vehicle for transformation

The AI literacy framework — created by the College’s technology experts — sets up a foundational pyramid for how to use AI in classroom settings.

Ann Barker ’50 teaches at-risk children in a dangerous region

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.

Barnard is one of five women’s colleges, out of 216 research colleges and universities, to receive the top “Research Activity Designation” recognition.

The REJen Experience, a new relaxation suite in the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being at Barnard College, opened in February. The high-tech suite is the latest expansion of the colle...

The director of the Athena Center for Leadership empowers the next generation of fearless changemakers.

The College’s tradition of athletic excellence dates back over a century.

What one alum learned from biking cross-country with a former Barnard roommate

More Courses. More Connections. More Barnard.

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.

This year’s admitted students are ready to make their mark at Barnard and beyond.

The first Black woman elected to the U.S. District Court in eastern Michigan fought for civil rights as an attorney and challenged presidential overreach during her judicial career.

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.

Associate professor of philosophy Karen Lewis shares her mission to connect humanity across space and time.

An original comedy written by Zuzanna Szadkowski ’01 for Barnard College and directed by professor Alice Reagan, the play features a production crew and acting ensemble of Barnard-Columbia theatre stu...

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.

For the eighth consecutive year, the College was recognized as one of the top academic institutions to secure international research and teaching opportunities for students and alumnae through the pre...