Welcome, Bardians!

Every Bard alum is a member of the Bard College Alumni/ae Association

Photo by Brennan Cavanaugh ’88

By attending Bard College in Annandale, or any institution in the Bard Network, you are automatically a member of the Bard College Alumni/ae Association. The Alumni/ae Association is here to strengthen the connection between alumni/ae and the College and help Bardians everywhere, of every graduating class, to stay in touch. There are now more than 19,000 Bard alumni/ae—and that number is growing, as close to half of all Bardians have graduated in the last 20 years.

The Bard College Alumni/ae Association, its Board of Governors, and its committees are committed to maintaining shared values of antiracism, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in all aspects of programming and interactions with Bard College community members, including but not limited to students, faculty, administration, fellow alumni/ae, and guests.

Reunion Classes ending in 4s and 9s—we have exciting news!

Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of your fellow alumni/ae below,
all gifts made to the Bard College Fund by June 30, 2024 in honor of your reunion
will be matched dollar for dollar up to
$84,000!

Rob Ross '09 • Isaac Liberman '04 • KC Serota '04 • Anonymous '94 •
Nicole de Jesus '94 • Mark Feinsod '94 • John Stevens '94 • Jane Brien '89 •
Laurie '74 and Stephen Berman '74 •
Ed Kimball '74 • Ellen Louise Schwartz '64 • Roger Isaacs '49 • Arnold Davis '44

Join your fellow alums by continuing the reunion tradition and making a difference in the lives of our students. Your support, at any level, is what makes Bard possible.
Thank you!

Ways to Give

Find your Reunion Class Here

Photo by Brennan Cavanaugh ’88

The Board of Governors

The work of the Bard College Alumni/ae Association relies on the active participation of alumni/ae on the committees of the Board of Governors. Alumni/ae from all eras of Bard’s history serve on this volunteer board and act as ambassadors of the College. We welcome all alumni/ae to attend Board of Governors meetings, which are held in May and December each year.

Learn More about Your Board of Governors

Get Involved

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering? There are multiple ways to help and engage. We encourage alumni/ae to get involved with the Board of Governors, volunteer as mentors for current students, host events, and serve on reunion committees. Getting involved is more important than ever. Email us at [email protected] to connect.

Photo by Jonathan Asiedu ’24

Stay in Touch

Keep your records up to date in the alumni/ae directory.* The Alumni/ae Association sends out a monthly e-newsletter, The Triangle which is filled with alumni/ae news, news of the College, and upcoming events. We also send important messages from the College and news on networking events and alumni/ae achievements. The Bardian magazine, published twice yearly, is another way to stay informed on alumni/ae and College news. Follow us on social media to make sure you are getting the most out of your Alumni/ae Association.

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*The alumni/ae directory will return in fall 2023. In the interim, please email us your updated information at [email protected].

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Newsroom

Bard College Alumna Sarah Elia ’06 on Engaging Multilingual Learners for the New York Times

For Sarah Elia ’06, Bard College alumna and an English as a New Language teacher at Saugerties Central School District, using news resources has been an invaluable part of teaching her students about language and culture. For the New York Times, Elia writes about four methods that she has used in her classroom for bringing a global perspective to language studies.

Bard Alumnus Jonathan Englert ’92, Cofounder of Good and Fugly, Featured in the Guardian for His Efforts to Tackle Food Waste

Good and Fugly, cofounded by Jonathan Englert ’92, rescues aesthetically imperfect fruits and vegetables that have been rejected by supermarkets and delivers this “fresh but wonky” produce directly to customers’ homes. The Guardian reports on their recently commissioned Farm to Supermarket Food Waste Report 2023 that found almost 14 million kilograms of perfectly edible fruit and vegetables are rejected by supermarkets in Australia each year based on appearances alone.

Bard Conservatory and Music Faculty and Alumni/ae Nominated for 2024 GRAMMY Awards

Five Bard Conservatory of Music and Music Program faculty members and alumni/ae have been nominated for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards. Nominated artists include Artistic Director of the Graduate Vocal Arts Program Stephanie Blythe, Composers in Residence Jessie Montgomery and Missy Mazzoli, Julia Bullock MM ’11, and Max Zbiral-Teller ’06.