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Giffords and Kelly Address Graduates

On Saturday, May 25, former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, retired space shuttle commander Mark Kelly, gave the commencement address at Bard. Giffords and Kelly urged the class of 2013 to take risks and not fear failure. More >

Pictured: Students in the Bard Palestinian Youth Initiative

Photo by Naomi LaChance '16

Bard Students Win Davis Awards

Bard College students have won two 2013 Davis Projects for Peace Awards, which provide $10,000 in funding for proposed projects. Both of this year's winning projects focus on education and conflict resolution in the Middle East.
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Clockwise from bottom left: Tess Whitney ’14, Ahmaad Lott ’16, Miriam Huppert ’13, Kimberly Sargeant ’14, Brandon LaBord ’13

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Posse Scholars at Bard

Posse Scholars are young leaders from at-risk backgrounds who receive full scholarships to attend Bard. The College's first Posse arrived in 2009 and graduated this May. More >

Raed Al-Abbasee ’13 (left) and Swapan Jain

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From Baghdad to Bard

Raed Al-Abbasee ’13 fled the violence in Iraq in the midst of his medical school training. He then connected with Bard and received a scholarship to continue his studies. Professor Swapan Jain writes about Raed's time at the College. More >

Training Environmental Leaders

The C2C Fellows Workshops train the next generation of sustainability leaders at Bard and around the country, one weekend at a time.
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SummerScape and Bard Music Festival

Fisher Center's Anniversary Celebration continues this summer with Bard SummerScape and the 24th annual Bard Music Festival. July 5 – August 18. More >

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Exceptional Faculty

Bard's distinguished faculty is dedicated to the philosophy of teaching. The average class size of 17 allows for intimate discussions and one-on-one interaction. More >

Courtesy of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

An-My Lê Named MacArthur Fellow

An-My Lê, esteemed photographer and Bard College professor of photography, has been named a 2012 MacArthur Fellow. More >

The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College

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Levy Institute Offers New M.S.

Bard College’s Levy Economics Institute will begin offering a Master of Science Degree in Economic Theory and Policy starting in fall 2014. More >

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Bard Athletics

Intercollegiate, intramural, and club sports are all active on campus. From basketball and cross-country to the ultimate Frisbee and equestrian teams, Bard students compete and enjoy the College's exceptional indoor and outdoor facilities. More >