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Barnard director of career development announces new hire

In an e-mail message addressed to Barnard College students on Thursday, Director of Career Development Robert Earl announced that Rachel Tannebaum will join his office as a career counselor.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Jun 19 02:31 pm ET

Clinton addresses Barnard graduates, calling for 'digital diplomacy'

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged the Barnard class of 2009 to engage in “citizen diplomacy,” playing on her position in foreign affairs, at the school’s Class Day on Monday.

By Scott Levi | May 18 10:30 pm ET

Spar’s first year features contact with students, economic crisis

Debora Spar moved into Morningside Heights less than one year ago, bringing with her a family, a cat, and a chair from Harvard Business School.

By Madina Toure | May 9 10:09 pm ET

Academics expand with globalization, contract with budget cuts

When Barnard history professor Owen Gutfreund, the popular, long-time director of the school’s urban studies program, was denied tenure in December 2007, many students and faculty argued that he deserved better. But in fall 2008, Gutfreund received news suggesting his fate had been rewritten.

By Scott Levi and Amber Tunnell | May 9 09:47 pm ET

University endowment dips by about 22 percent from $7.15 billion

Seeping into all areas of planning and budgeting, the economic crisis and the damage it did to Columbia’s endowment was emblematic of the academic year.

By Alexa Davis | May 9 09:44 pm ET

Why yes, I go...here, there, or everywhere?

I realized that for all intents and purposes, at Spec, being from Barnard was a non-issue. My college experience was more fulfilling now that I played a role in the news and activities occurring on both sides of Broadway

By Laura Schreiber | Apr 29 08:08 pm ET

SGA discusses curricular review, budget

WEB EXCLUSIVE.In between sparkling cider and some tears, Barnard's Student Government Association convened its final meeting of the academic year as the council said goodbye to its graduating members.

By Carly Silver | Apr 28 12:21 pm ET

The Diana joins Barnard divinities

“It’s a girl!” So read the first line of the announcement Barnard sent to students describing the name of the school’s new student center, slated to open at the beginning of the spring 2010 semester.

By Maggie Astor and Joy Resmovits | Apr 27 10:19 pm ET

In first fireside chat this semester, Spar discusses global BC

Barnard President Debora Spar held her first fireside chat this semester on Wednesday evening to discuss the concerns of international students and how to raise Barnard’s profile abroad.

By Madina Toure | Apr 22 07:55 pm ET

Barnard to launch Athena Center

The Barnard Leadership Initiative is slated to relaunch as the Athena Center, a program with a full-time director and revised priorities, in September 2009.

By Madina Toure | Apr 20 10:20 pm ET

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