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Martha Stewart, class of 1963, is one of Barnard College's most famous alumni. A household name, Stewart built an empire... View More
Martha Stewart, class of 1963, is one of Barnard College's most famous alumni. A household name, Stewart built an empire centered on home and lifestyle through her company Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She is a trailblazing businesswoman who revolutionized how Americans think about cooking, decorating, and home organization. View Less
Lauren Graham, class of 1988, is best known for her role as Lorelai Gilmore in the popular television series Gilmore Gir... View More
Lauren Graham, class of 1988, is best known for her role as Lorelai Gilmore in the popular television series Gilmore Girls, which earned her critical acclaim and a large fan following. In addition to her acting career, Graham is also a successful author. View Less
Joan Rivers, a graduate of Barnard College in 1954, was one of the most influential and trailblazing comedians in Americ... View More
Joan Rivers, a graduate of Barnard College in 1954, was one of the most influential and trailblazing comedians in American entertainment. Known for her acerbic wit and fearless commentary, Rivers broke barriers for women in comedy, paving the way for future generations. She was not only a comedian but also an actress, writer, producer, and television host. View Less
Greta Gerwig, class of 2006, is a critically acclaimed filmmaker, screenwriter, and actress. She is celebrated for her u... View More
Greta Gerwig, class of 2006, is a critically acclaimed filmmaker, screenwriter, and actress. She is celebrated for her unique voice in cinema, especially for her work on films like Lady Bird (2017) and Little Women (2019), both of which earned her Academy Award nominations. Gerwig is known for creating stories with authentic, nuanced portrayals of women and relationships. View Less
Norma Merrick Sklarek, class of 1950, was a pioneering African American architect, known for breaking racial and gender ... View More
Norma Merrick Sklarek, class of 1950, was a pioneering African American architect, known for breaking racial and gender barriers in the field. She was the first African American woman to become a licensed architect in New York (1954) and California (1962). View Less
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Barnard celebrated its 130th anniversary, marking over a century of empowering extraordinary women to lead and innovate. The year was highlighted by a record number of applications, reflecting its ever-growing prestige and relevance.
The inauguration of the Cheryl and Philip Milstein Teaching and Learning Center, a $100 million, 128,000-square-foot facility that transformed the campus with state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and library spaces for 21st-century learning.
The opening of this iconic, environmentally sustainable student center designed by Weiss/Manfredi architects. It became a new heart for campus life, symbolizing Barnard's commitment to modern, collaborative, and forward-thinking design.
Nannerl O. Keohane, a Barnard alumna and political theorist, became the first female president of Duke University, demonstrating the capacity of Barnard graduates to lead the world's most prestigious universities.
Geneticist Barbara McClintock (’23) won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of genetic transposition ("jumping genes"). This was a triumph for a woman whose work was long overlooked.
Barnard was founded after a decade of advocacy by Annie Nathan Meyer and others, becoming the first college in New York City where women could receive a rigorous education equivalent to Columbia's, a monumental achievement for women's education.
A team led by Physics Professor James Hone created the world's smallest incandescent lamp using a single carbon nanotube as a filament. This invention helped bridge the gap between thermodynamics and quantum mechanics.
While the protein itself was discovered in jellyfish, Barnard alumna and professor Martin Chalfie (faculty) was a key pioneer in demonstrating its use as a luminous genetic tag. This revolutionized biology by allowing scientists to watch processes like cancer cell growth in real time.
While not an "invention," the foundational work of geneticist Barbara McClintock (’23) on "jumping genes" (transposition) was finally recognized with the Nobel Prize in this year. Her discovery was initially met with skepticism but is now a cornerstone of genetics.
Developed by Philosopher Saul Kripke (faculty). While not a physical invention, this revolutionary theory in semantics and the philosophy of language, presented in Naming and Necessity, challenged dominant views and reshaped modern analytic philosophy.
Developed by Dr. Rosalyn Yalow (’41). A radioimmunoassay technique that was crucial for her later work measuring minute quantities of biological substances in the body, most notably peptide hormones like insulin. This was a foundational technology for her Nobel Prize-winning research.
Developed by Dr. Virginia Apgar (’29). This quick test performed on newborns at one and five minutes after birth assesses a baby's heart rate, muscle tone, and other signs to determine if extra medical care is needed. It drastically reduced infant mortality worldwide.

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