• The Athena Scholars’ Program, which has been training Barnard women for the highest levels of accomplishment during and after their time at Barnard, nurtures young women leaders as they prepare to enter all fields of human endeavor. It has graduated over 300 top leaders since its founding in 2010, attracting a diverse group by major, race, class, national origin, and sexual preference.  
  • This distinguished three-part program, grounded in the most advanced leadership studies research, teaches Scholars the basics of being able to transform the world, mobilize support, and become effective change agents – in college and beyond. Past Scholars work in finance, nonprofit, at leading consulting agencies, on Capitol Hill, and started their own businesses, such as the popular beverage company, TIQO. Our Scholars have gone on to pursue graduate degrees from top schools in their fields, ranging from public health, to law, to film.