Alumnae in the health sciences pay it forward through the Dean Esther Rowland Scholarship Fund, in honor of a trailblazing adviser.
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 author of Hair Story shares how she turned a Barnard senior research project into her first book, now celebrating its 21st anniversary.
The chemistry professor and department chair inspired a generation of alumnae to pursue careers in STEM.
The author of Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals, reflects on the human-environment relationship and her writing trajectory.
The alumna works at the nexus of art, oncology, and deep empathy.
The Donald E. Axinn Foundation/Anna Quindlen prize, which includes $25,000 to support creative writing, is awarded yearly to a graduating senior.
The recent graduate received a $4,000 prize for recognition of her high standards of scholarship in Jewish studies; Emma Tabenken ’22 earned an honorable mention and $1,000.
In recognition of the hard work and major achievements of recent alumnae, the College community, family, and friends gathered at the United Palace Theatre in a ceremony for 2020 and 2021 graduates.
The digital strategist shares her experiences working on Boston mayor Michelle Wu’s campaign and how being a student at Barnard impacted her path to politics. #CelebrateAAPIHeritageMonth