Over the past decade, and particularly since the arrival of President Debora L. Spar in July 2008, Barnard College has enhanced its global outreach and focus, with increasing opportunities for those in the Barnard community to integrate study, research, work and volunteer experiences abroad into their time at Barnard. Today, with students, programs, partners, research collaborations and alumnae around the world, Barnard College's global footprint reaches over 65 countries.
The Barnard/Columbia curriculum offers a wide variety of courses with international content. Additionally, several University-wide regional institutes and Global Centers provide programming coursework and resources for Barnard Students. Through these, and other resources, Barnard faculty and students participate in research all over the globe.