Campus News

Completing the seventh Mode of Inquiry will be required for all students entering Barnard beginning in Fall 2028.

This year, student participation in the Greek Games, one of Barnard’s oldest traditions, was “pretty low,” according to Sophie Kamdar (CC ’26).

“Nobody thinks that this is a good idea,” said Ava Lyon-Sereno (BC ’26), whose petition supporting Professor John Wright and Barnard’s Slavic department has received over 800 signatures as of April 25

Student leaders from CUNY, SUNY, and private institutions in New York City gathered at Barnard to discuss strategies on student engagement and the unique hurdles of student governance.

Barnard Admissions required only one supplemental application essay for the incoming Class of 2030, consolidating prompts from previous years.

First-generation college students make up 25 percent of admittees, a four percent increase from the Class of 2029.

11 Barnard alumni were selected for the 2026 cohort, making the College a top producer of Fulbright recipients for the ninth consecutive year.

Former employees reported facing financial difficulties and an unstable work environment following Barnard’s “Collegewide restructuring” in July 2025.

President Rosenbury and College administrators held a press roundtable on March 13, answering questions from The Barnard Bulletin and other campus publications.

Established by the Center for Engaged Pedagogy, the new program invites students and faculty to investigate curiosity through lecture series, communities of practice, and discussions.

Students gathered to protest LeFrak’s affiliation with Barnard College following reports of communication between her and associates of Jeffrey Epstein. Attendees also demanded that Barnard sever ties with LeFrak and increase transparency regarding connections between College affiliates and Epstein.

Barnard’s third annual TEDx event brought together nine student speakers and a special alumna guest, showcasing a range of innovative ideas, personal reflections, and research insights.

Barnard reported no “wrongdoing or activities at odds with Barnard’s mission and values” for any current affiliates mentioned in the Epstein files, including notable donors and trustees from the LeFrak, Blankfein, and Milstein families.

A day of discussion and presentations about the use of AI in the liberal arts.

Aghayeva was detained by agents from the Department of Homeland Security in her Columbia residence hall.