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Barnard’s ‘Responsible AI and the Liberal Arts’ symposium
A day of discussion and presentations about the use of AI in the liberal arts.
Anika Bahirwani
Feb 27


Hundreds gather to protest detention of Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva (GS ’26) by federal agents
Aghayeva was detained by agents from the Department of Homeland Security in her Columbia residence hall.
Riya Mahanta, Jaya Shankar, and Vanessa Zhou
Feb 27


Painting the campus: How alumni and artists empower campus through their art
Highlighting two student-led mural projects across the Barnard campus: what they represent, how they were made, and the messages surrounding campus identity and alumni appreciation.
Aya Yamauchi
Feb 25


Seven drink recipes anyone can make at the dining halls
Whether you are tired of JJ’s milkshakes or sick of $8 coffees, here are seven drink recipes you can use to make the most out of your dining plan.
Megan Morey
Feb 25


‘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
Feb 19


A Barnard student’s guide: The Met Cloisters
The Met Cloisters, found in uptown Manhattan, is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated wholly to medieval art — and completely free for Barnard students! With its ancient doorways and vaulted ceilings, the museum transports you to the Middle Ages and even pokes a little fun at it with its current exhibition, “Spectrum of Desire.”
Julieta Skallman
Feb 16


Barnard’s commitment to equity does not include disabled students
During the 2024-2025 academic year, 33.9 percent of Barnard undergraduates self-identified as disabled. So why is being disabled at Barnard so taboo?
Alexandra Malinowski Spiegel
Feb 16


Exploring the art of Hang Dong: A student spotlight
Barnard’s campus is home to many student artists, each with their own creative voice to share. I interviewed Hang Dong (BC ’28), a versatile artist seeking to capture treasured moments of serenity, cultivating inclusion while embracing all forms of expression.
Nura Ali
Feb 16


Barnard Theatre Professor Sandra Goldmark combines art and sustainability
Goldmark, Former Professor of Professional Practice in Theater at Barnard College and Associate Dean of Engagement and Impact at Columbia Climate School, dedicates her time to empowering artists to innovate and inspire change.
Missy Owolabi
Feb 16


‘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


Barnard + Columbia Architecture rings in 2026 by meeting the moment
The opening reception of Barnard + Columbia Architecture’s New Year Show featured the projects students worked on throughout the Fall 2025 semester, which took them across the city and around the globe in their pursuit of blending design and climate justice — an effort to meet the moment in a time of escalating climate urgency.
Roxy Rassooly
Feb 13


A night of vital, comprehensive conversation: The BCRW’s ‘The Elsewhere is Black: Ecological Violence and Improvised Life’ book salon
This past Wednesday, The Barnard Center for Research on Women hosted a sold-out book salon for Barnard Professor Marissa Solomon’s new book, ‘The Elsewhere is Black,’ creating a space for enriching, multi-lensed conversation.
Sasha Zimet
Feb 11
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