Bard College Residences Honored With Passive House Certification for Energy Efficiency
All four of the residence buildings of Bard College’s North Campus Residence Complex have achieved the Passive House Certification from the Passive House Institute (PHI), an organization that sets rigorous energy-efficient building standards. Certification from PHI is recognized worldwide as one of the most demanding and respected standards in building science.
Bard College Acting President Jonathan Becker Delivered 2026 Commencement Address at Kyiv School of Economics
On August 1, 2026, Jonathan Becker, acting president of Bard College, delivered the commencement address at Kyiv School of Economics (KSE)’s graduation ceremony, at KSE Obolon in Kyiv. “It was incredibly meaningful to me to, after thirty years, come back to Ukraine at this challenging time and meet bright, motivated students who, despite a myriad of challenges, want to shape their country’s future,” said Becker. “I am thankful to the Kyiv School of Economics for their partnership and for giving me the opportunity to speak in solidarity with these extraordinary young people.” Read More >>Bard College Announces New Tuition-Free Language and Thinking Program in Kyiv with Support from Nova Ukraine and Ukraine Global Scholars
Bard College launched Language and Thinking (L&T) Kyiv, a tuition-free three-week program for Ukrainian high school students, July 27–August 15, 2026. L&T Kyiv focuses on expanding equitable access to rigorous education, strengthening pathways into Ukrainian higher education, and introducing innovative teaching methodologies into Ukrainian schools. L&T Kyiv was founded by Bard undergraduate Yana Lahoda ’27, through the Trustee Leader Scholar program, which supports students who design and run civic engagement projects based on their own compelling interests. Read More >>More Bard News
- Bard Global Degree Student Ata Ullah Documents News from Inside Rohingya Refugee Camp
- Bard Mens’ and Women’s Tennis Teams Recognized As ITA All-Academic Teams for 2025-26
- Professor Michael Martell Writes for the Bay Area Reporter
- 2026 Bard Music Festival Featured in the Daily Catch
- Actress and Bard Alumna Annie Korzen ’60 Writes Modern Love Essay for the New York Times
- The Orchestra Now Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Concerts at Carnegie Hall, Manhattan’s El Museo Del Barrio and Bohemian National Hall, the Fisher Center At Bard, and Three Free Performances in New York City