History Department News
The Dobbs v. Jackson ruling ends federal protection of abortion rights.
This year, 11 alumnae were selected to serve as researchers, graduate students, or English teaching assistants in eight countries.
Talya Bock ’06 and Susan Pozo ’76 share their career paths in economics and advice on dealing with the economy.
A Barnard student, professor, and staff member reflect on the meaning and importance of Juneteenth.
The recent graduate received a $4,000 prize for recognition of her high standards of scholarship in Jewish studies; Emma Tabenken ’22 earned an honorable mention and $1,000.
The longtime history professor — and newly elected American Academy of Arts & Sciences member — on her quest to illuminate unexplored truths.
In celebration of 2022’s Women’s History Month (March), read about the work of 22 Barnard community members who champion feminist and gender issues.
In a Q&A, Research Scholar Nancy Woloch discusses her new biography of the leading figure of women’s higher education. #BarnardCelebratesWomensHistoryMonth
Students in the Histories of the Present seminar turned their remote course into an opportunity to research their local communities for their senior thesis projects.
In celebration of Pride Month (June), Mia Flowers ’23 shares what LGBTQIA+ pride means to them.
For AAPI Heritage Month (May), Barnard professors educate us on the remarkable contributions of lesser-known Asian American women from history.
Two students discuss their Pandemic Tales seminar, led by history professor Premilla Nadasen, which partnered with the Damayan Migrant Workers Association to share stories of those impacted by COVID-19.
To celebrate Women’s History Month (March), all month long we are highlighting select lists of Barnard’s dedicated faculty who have been previously recognized with teaching and leadership awards.
Since last Women’s History Month (March) — over the course of a challenging year — alumnae, faculty, and students still stepped up as game-changers.
To celebrate Women’s History Month (March), all month long we are highlighting select lists of Barnard’s dedicated faculty who have been previously recognized with teaching and leadership awards.
The professor of history — recently awarded the inaugural Ann Snitow Prize for her dedication to social justice and feminist issues — shares the story of her journey through activism.
Read about the latest grants awarded to Barnard professors.
Read about the new accomplishments of Barnard scholars.
Professor Nadasen’s seminar COVID-19 and Care Work: An Oral History Approach looks closely at COVID-19’s impact on essential workers.
The history professor aims to help students understand the causes and effects of inequity with the course Reproducing Inequalities: Family and Latin American History and Society.
A round up of the latest accomplishments by Barnard faculty.
Congratulations to Emily Reed (Class of '19) on the publication of her op-ed in the Washington Post!
"In keeping with the Trump administration’s determination to disincentivize migrants from coming to the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection often conveniently exploits asylum seekers who cannot read. Along with an unfamiliarity with our deliberately complex immigration system, the illiteracy of Central American migrants, especially women, facilitates the deportation of parents and separation of families..."
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Understanding the Present Through the Past:
Hoping to make sense of heartbreaking current events, more students are turning to the History Department’s innovative, real-world classrooms.
This special Mother’s Day edition shines a light on the government’s practice of incarcerating refugee mothers and children and the experiences of the women themselves.
During the spring 2018 semester, Professor of History Premilla Nadasen taught the course “Mississippi Semester” to better help students acquire a deep knowledge of historical, political, economic and social issues.
Professor Mark Carnes and Professor Stephanie Pfirman share the games they have created to help both students and teachers learn.
Woloch's edited collection compiles Roosevelt's writing, speeches, and letters, which speak directly to the challenges we face today.
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For The New York Times' "Room for Debate" forum, Barnard history professor Jose Moya writes about the future of the Falkland Islands, reflecting on the legacy of the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and citing similarities and differences with Hong Kong and Gibraltar.
History professor among a diverse group of scholars, artists and scientists honored by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has published a piece by Prof. Mark C. Carnes, on the "Reacting to the Past" program.