Andrea Barrett '74, National Book Award winner, speaks at Union College Founders Day

Andrea Barrett ’74, National Book Award winner, speaks at Union College Founders Day

“Nothing’s more useful than the courage to keep revising the way we should live, who we should be, what we can best bring to the world.”

Andrea Barrett ’74 was the keynote speaker during the celebration of the 228th anniversary of the College’s charter. She is a National Book Award winner and has also received a Guggenheim Fellowship and a MacArthur Fellowship, or genius grant. She majored in biology at Union.

On Founders Day, Barrett was also presented the Eliphalet Nott Medal, which recognizes the perseverance of alumni who have attained great distinction in their fields.

Read more about the event here: https://www.union.edu/news/stories/202302/national-book-award-winner-andrea-barrett-74-helps-college-celebrate-founders-day

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Founded in 1795, Union was the first college chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. We are a small, residential, independent liberal arts college committed to integrating the arts, humanities and social sciences with science and engineering in new and exciting ways. Union’s rigorous academics take place in a diverse, welcoming campus environment that supports your personal growth, provides you with a wealth of opportunities to find and pursue your passions, and inspires you to engage with the local and global community through meaningful projects and volunteer work.

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