Examining the Barnard-Columbia relationship

Just over 30 years ago, Barnard College and Columbia College agreed not to merge and set in motion CC's integration of women in 1983. What does that mean today?

By Spectator Staff

Published February 16, 2012

Graphic by Isaac White

In 1982, Columbia and Barnard announced a joint agreement that allowed women to apply to Columbia College. Thirty years later, we reflect on the significance of that agreement and continue the discussion of coeducation.

News
30 years ago, admins on both sides of Broadway faced tough decisions by Madina Toure
Coeducation brings changes in curriculum by Jeremy Budd
For some Barnard first-years, navigating Barnard/Columbia divide difficult by Emma Goss
First Columbia College women felt comfortable at CU, despite practical concerns by Margaret Mattes
Barnard, CU legally bound, but relationship not always certain for students by Jessica Stallone

Opinion
Women on College Walk by Katherine Franke
The Barnard paradox by Giselle Boresta
Strong, handsome, Barnard boys by Samuel Mickel
A symbiotic relationship by Jessica Blank

Sports
Columbia-Barnard Consortium shapes CU athletics then, now by Michele Cleary


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