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‘Barnard is basically brushing us aside’: Alumni cancel donations to the College, citing lack of transparency from administrators
Several alumni who ended their financial support to Barnard expressed frustrations about a lack of communication regarding the College’s handling of protests and antisemitism on campus.
Karissa Song and Kimberly Wing
7 days ago


‘A year of stabilization and renewed momentum’: Barnard releases its record for fiscal year 2025
The College reported a significant reduction to budget deficit, as well as significant financial growth due to operational changes and major assets and investments.
Anika Bahirwani
Feb 14


Over 70 faculty members sign open letter demanding the College address Francine LeFrak’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The letter called on Barnard College to investigate and address trustee and prominent donor Francine LeFrak’s connection to the convicted sex offender.
Jazmine Cardenas
Feb 11


12 arrested as protesters rally against ICE in front of Columbia University
Amid a nationwide increase in ICE activity, the NYPD arrested protesters calling for the University to “end its complicity with ICE” on Thursday.
Karissa Song
Feb 8


Epstein files mention Francine LeFrak, names of Barnard trustees’ families and alumni
The Barnard Bulletin found that the Department of Justice’s Epstein Library contains multiple mentions of prominent Barnard College affiliates, including the LeFrak and Blankfein families.
Ava Glicksberg, Jaya Shankar, Karissa Song, and Kimberly Wing
Feb 1


616 break-in leaves residents concerned about safety, dorm security
Barnard employees who were on duty at the time have been placed on leave.
Anika Bahirwani, Jahnavi Bolleddula, and Jaya Shankar
Jan 25


President Rosenbury announces pilot for revised Student Code of Conduct
How the new Student Code of Conduct pilot for Barnard shifts disciplinary power and student involvement.
Anika Bahirwani and Riya Mahanta
Jan 13


Food, community, Thanksgiving: Barnard celebrates annual Friendsgiving dinner
Access Barnard and the Student Government Association organized their annual Friendsgiving tradition, bringing together students on campus for the holidays.
Jazmine Cardenas
Jan 13


President Rosenbury announces Dean Grinage’s resignation, effective January 5
Dean Grinage’s resignation comes after her sabbatical during the Fall 2025 semester, along with controversial administrative decisions since Columbia’s 2024 “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.”
Karissa Song and Kimberly Wing
Dec 24, 2025


Verónica Tello: Redefining curiosity and connection in the classroom
From Melbourne to Morningside Heights, art historian Verónica Tello unites archives, art, and identity in a classroom community.
Anna Sofia Martorella
Dec 13, 2025


Barnard launches AI for staff open enrollment, plans campuswide implementation of ‘concierge’ tool
Executive Vice President for Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer Kelli Murray introduced “Millie,” an AI program that “will eventually serve as a campuswide concierge.” Some Barnard employees expressed concerns about Millie and the College’s approach to AI.
Kimberly Wing
Dec 8, 2025


‘It feels like the entire organization is untethered’: What is going on with the Athena Center?
Impacted by Barnard College’s budget and staff cuts, the Athena Center for Leadership has not continued with many of its usual programs and operations this semester.
Kimberly Wing
Nov 17, 2025
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