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| − | The '''Barnard Medal of Distinction''' is the College's highest honor. Established in [[1977]] it is awarded to a selection of notables, ranging from Toni Morrison to Lena Dunham to [[Barack Obama]]. The medal appears to serve a similar purpose as [[honorary degrees]] do at Columbia, since Barnard does not actually grant any degrees. | + | The '''Barnard Medal of Distinction''' is the College's highest honor. Established in [[1977]] it is awarded to a selection of notables, ranging from Toni Morrison to [[Lena Dunham]] to [[Barack Obama]]. The medal appears to serve a similar purpose as [[honorary degrees]] do at Columbia, since Barnard does not actually grant any degrees. |
Not to be confused with the [[Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science]]. | Not to be confused with the [[Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:19, 9 July 2013
The Barnard Medal of Distinction is the College's highest honor. Established in 1977 it is awarded to a selection of notables, ranging from Toni Morrison to Lena Dunham to Barack Obama. The medal appears to serve a similar purpose as honorary degrees do at Columbia, since Barnard does not actually grant any degrees.
Not to be confused with the Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science.
