The Barnard professor brings her research on Black dandyism to the Met Costume Institute.
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From the Olympics to the upcoming Met Gala in May, alumnae, students, and faculty turned up in a dizzying array of exciting places this year.
In a rare event that coincided with the Zora Neale Hurston Centennial and 100 Years of Black Students at Barnard celebration, the distinguished writer returned to her alma mater to discuss the literary giant’s legacy.
Professors from a range of disciplines explored global migration with a roomful of enthusiastic community members.
Hundreds of Hurston fans — alongside her family members and scholars — visited campus over the weekend to honor her legacy at the College where she enrolled nearly a century ago.
Groundbreaking programs honor the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston ’28 and the Black alumnae who proudly followed in her footsteps.
Four representatives of the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being offer tips and tricks for financial growth in the new year.
From the inauguration of the College’s ninth president to the announcement of the Zora Neale Hurston Centennial, the year included many exciting announcements, events, and news.
Tapped by the Costume Institute to curate its annual blockbuster exhibition, professor Monica L. Miller is using her research on Black style to educate fashion enthusiasts on Black dandies.
Inspired by Miller’s research, the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition and Met Gala will focus on Black dandies with “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
The Faculty Award honoring Black Excellence by the Black Student Organization was presented to Professor Celia E. Naylor at Black Graduation on Tuesday, May 14th. The award recognizes a faculty or staff member who has exhibited an unwavering commitment to Black students in their work at Columbia University.
A brand new pilot program this spring ushers in a new phase of lifelong learning and community at the College.
