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Since its founding in 1889, Barnard has been a distinguished leader in higher education, offering a rigorous liberal arts foundation to young women whose curiosity, drive, and exuberance set them apart. Ours is a diverse intellectual community in a unique learning environment that provides the best of all worlds: small, intimate classes in a collaborative liberal arts setting dedicated to the adva
"Sometimes I think about what learning I missed out on that might be integral to my development as a person on this planet..."
In reflecting fondly on her year at Barnard — and noting that she is technically still on a leave of absence — Gracie Abrams beautifully captures what it means to be a lifelong learner. ✨
At Barnard, students learn early on that education isn't just about preparing for a specific career path; it's about cultivating a mindset of deep, continuous curiosity. Abrams reminds us that growth isn't just about professional milestones, but about how we show up as friends, family members, and humans.
06/20/2026
Earlier this year, the Barnard community lost Hilde Limondjian (’58), a visionary cultural impresaria who passed away at the age of 89.
After graduating with a degree in art history, Limondjian spent 41 years as the Director of Concerts and Lectures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A true innovator, she programmed over 9,000 events and pioneered the practice of staging live music directly inside the Met’s art galleries. Her impeccable taste, fierce dedication to supporting musicians, and creative vision fundamentally transformed New York City's musical landscape.
Read more about Limondjian’s life and career in the New York Times:
https://nyti.ms/4egQRzF
Hilde Limondjian, Met Museum’s Longtime Concert Impresario, Dies at 89 She gave New York debuts to artists like Cecilia Bartoli and Peter Serkin, and introduced new music by Philip Glass and others.
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