Alumnae Stories
Barnard’s almost 36,000 alumnae are forces to be reckoned with. Leaders in almost every field, these intrepid women have revolutionized health care, 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
President Rosenbury and her best friend reflect on the tight bond they’ve cultivated — which mirrors Barnard’s culture — and the importance of connecting with people “radically different from who you are.”
Fifty-five years after graduating from the College, the alumna gives a firsthand account of her trailblazing activism in the historic 1968 Columbia protests.
President Laura Rosenbury will welcome former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder for a discussion to honor the judicial pioneer and devoted Barnard alumna.
Learn more about the bejeweled Chain of Office — weighing in at six pounds — that was bestowed upon President Laura Rosenbury at her inauguration in February.
The inauguration of President Rosenbury took place on February 2, 2024.