History Department News

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.