Studying economics at Barnard led Terri Liftin ’90 to a career in the financial world.
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
Barnard community members recognized Nancy A. Garvey ’71, a Trustee of the College, for her remarkable achievements with the dedication of a new pathway, ‘Garvey Walk.’
Angier believes that when it comes to science, 'it belongs to all of us' and should be part of our daily discourse.
Alumnae in the health sciences pay it forward through the Dean Esther Rowland Scholarship Fund, in honor of a trailblazing adviser.
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.