An executive report on the Athena Center for Leadership Studies, commissioned by Barnard President Sian Beilock and Provost Linda Bell, found that despite generally positive feedback on the center, issues surrounding access and the perception of its mission linger.

The Barnard Contingent Faculty Union has filed a grievance against Barnard College, alleging anti-union discrimination over the nonpayment of a stipend to union members.

Rebecca Wright, CC ’88, has been named as Barnard’s inaugural director of the computer sciences program, President Sian Beilock and Provost Linda Bell announced in an email to the college Monday morning.

Interim deans of the college—Dean of Studies Natalie Friedman and Executive Director of Residential Life and Housing Alicia Lawrence—have outlined several procedural changes and new programs, according to an email to the Barnard community sent Wednesday.

Following a three-year construction process, the Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning has officially opened at Barnard College.

In an email to the Barnard community on Tuesday, President Sian Beilock announced the creation of new inclusion grants to foster the creation of a more inclusive and equitable campus community, as well as an initiative to support Barnard students taking unpaid internships.

Nine new members were appointed to Barnard’s Board of Trustees, the College announced on Tuesday. These nine members are the largest cohort of new trustees since the College’s founding.

Beginning her second year at the helm of the college, Barnard President Sian Leah Beilock will seek to continue acting on her inaugural promises to emphasize the college’s liberal arts foundations and focus on local rather than global issues.

Dean of the College Avis Hinkson, BC ’84, will leave Barnard College after seven years in the position to become vice president of student affairs at Pomona College, according to an email sent by Barnard President Sian Beilock to the student body on Wednesday.