Featured News Barnard College News Filter Athena Center Meet the Inaugural Cohort of Athena Fellows Through a new program, Barnard students tackle real-world challenges. November 19, 2021 STEM The Chemistry of Cosmetics Research chemist Alison Scorese ’16 and entrepreneur Rhitu (Rhi) Risal ’14 discuss their shared love for Barnard and beauty. November 8, 2021 In The Media President Speaks: Colleges must do more to close the gender gap in financial fluency President Beilock explains how Barnard is approaching financial education. October 20, 2021 HIgh ED Dive Day in the Life A Day in the Life of ... Sophomore Izzy Lapidus ’24 The aspiring computer science major shares her busy College life, from studying Swahili at Columbia to prepping for her campaign run for Barnard’s Student Government Association. #BarnardYearOfScience September 30, 2021 In The Media Director of the Athena Center Umbreen Bhatti on Managing Personal Finances as a Freelancer September 13, 2021 Moneygeek In The Media Prof. Skye Cleary on Simone de Beauvoir September 7, 2021 Albertine Alumnae Starting Up at Barnard to Care for Caregivers With support from the Athena Center for Leadership and the Columbia Startup Lab, Claudia Polgar ’19 founded CheckPoint Health to streamline caregiving. July 12, 2021 Athena Center Coming To A Living Room Near You The Athena Film Festival’s virtual format this year means films about women leaders from the 11th annual event will stream directly to your devices throughout March. March 3, 2021 Health & Wellness Athena Center Director Umbreen Bhatti '00 on setting boundaries while working from home February 24, 2021 Thrive Global Athena Center Athena Film Festival Sets Curated Sections Centered Around Women's Health, Dismantling White Supremacy, Other Issues February 4, 2021 Hollywood Reporter Students Share Students Share | 3 Athena Seniors Spread Harmonic Joy to NYC's Seniors For their Athena Senior Seminar, Madison Murphy ’21, Saskia Ghosh ’21, and Mae Viccica ’21 produced a virtual concert series to help uplift some of the most at risk for COVID-19. December 18, 2020 Athena Center At the Athena Center, Debate Watch Parties Continue The Athena team is keeping up their tradition of bringing the community together to discuss the presidential debates, now on Zoom. October 7, 2020 Athena Center When Going Virtual Creates Community for Change Barnard’s new ThirdSpace@ co-curricular program creates an expansive virtual arena where convergent ideas can create solutions for some of the world’s thorniest challenges. September 2, 2020 Athena Center Hungry for Change Barnard College’s Athena Center “Challenges” students to tackle food insecurity with the help of top industry experts during a collaborative problem-solving experience. May 11, 2020 Athena Center Perfect 10: Barnard College’s Athena Film Festival Wraps a Milestone The 2020 Athena Film Festival welcomed an A-list of actors, activists, artists, and academics for its 10th anniversary. March 4, 2020 Athena Center The Athena Film Festival Turns 10 Barnard College’s signature event celebrates its first decade Thursday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 1. February 27, 2020 Athena Center Education Beyond the Gates Through the Athena Center’s Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship Program, Kory Louko ’17 gains real-world experience organizing the Athena Film Festival. February 21, 2020 Alumnae Way Back Wednesday | Ashley Bush ’11 Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the Athena Film Festival, Ashley Bush reflects on being a student coordinator for the first-ever Festival in 2011 and the lasting impact it had on her award-winning filmmaking career. February 12, 2020 Athena Center A New Athena for a New Decade The Athena Center announces a new focus on leadership as problem-solving. February 5, 2020 Alumnae Way Back Wednesday | Deepanjali Kanoria ’14 Heyday Care founder Deepanjali Kanoria ’14 shares why she left her job at Ernst & Young to create a company dedicated to biodegradable and organic menstrual products. September 17, 2019 Load More Site Footer Footer About the College Visit Diversity & Inclusion Nondiscrimination & Title IX Privacy Policy Copyright © 2021 Barnard College | Columbia University | 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 | 212.854.5262 Barnard College’s website uses cookies and similar tools and technologies to understand the experience of our visitors. By continuing to use this website, you consent to Barnard College’s usage of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the college’s Cookie Notice OK