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Here's the failed plan to save the Virginia college that ended up imploding
Sweet Briar's admissions and recruiting strategy needs to be appropriate to a small, highly distinc…
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Here's when an imploding Virginia college probably knew it was in serious trouble
In a statement Tuesday announcing the college's closing, Sweet Briar administrators cited several t…
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Here's why the embattled 114-year-old college that was just saved may die soon anyway
It is wonderful that the attorney general has given the interested alumni group and a new board tha…
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The epic graduation speech at an imploding college is inspiring students to continue the fight to keep it alive
Nonetheless, Xia attended the commencement ceremony at Sweet Briar. She radiated positivity when sp…
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The controversial president of an imploding Virginia college won't attend the school's last ever graduation
I was deeply moved by the senior class officers' call on May 1 for a peaceful, traditional, and joy…
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A college with a $94 million endowment is shutting its doors, and people in higher ed should be scared
While all employees will lose their jobs, the college hopes to offer severance and other support. S…
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Virginia's attorney general may have just dealt a death blow to an imploding college
"The Attorney General sympathizes with all individuals who are connected to Sweet Briar - students,…
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'Something just doesn't add up' with an imploding college's financials
The Times outlines how since the financial recession of 2008, Sweet Briar has operated at a loss mo…
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19 stunning pictures of the beloved Virginia college that's closing forever
Over its 114 year history, Sweet Briar has had a storied history, with many traditions developing o…
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We're going to find out soon if an imploding college will be forced to stay open
On Tuesday morning, a local judge will begin to hear arguments concerning a lawsuit filed by Amhers…
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There's a simple reason why Virginia might win its bombshell lawsuit against an imploding college
Sweet Briar College has the utmost respect for the Office of the County Attorney of Amherst; howeve…
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Mayor of tiny town by imploding college never saw it coming
Sweet Briar, Virginia is an unincorporated community with a population of 860 that it is comprised,…
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A professor at an imploding Virginia college explains why it's irresponsible to close the school
I'm starting to think the same thing happened with Sweet Briar, that members of the Board have an i…
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Here's the law an imploding Virginia college allegedly broke
(i) finalizing a memorial scholarship on behalf of an alumna in the name of her deceased son in Jan…
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A Virginia state senator is questioning the legality of closing an imploding college
As I understand, the College has a ninety four million dollar endowment and has been soliciting and…
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Here's how an imploding Virginia college might actually be saved
"The college is not bankrupt or near that fiscal disaster point. The assets far exceed the establis…
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A 114-year-old college that's closing its doors may have to give more than $50 million back to donors
According to that same financial statement unrestricted assets are, "free of donor-imposed restrict…
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3 charts that should terrify America's small colleges
The plight of America's small colleges gained national attention this year due in part to the annou…
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Rival of imploding women's college tells its students not to panic
Young women come to Hollins eager to learn, ready to take chances, and poised to begin the next cha…
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A Virginia lawmaker thinks a college's abrupt decision to close is illegal - here's why
Senator Peterson has not yet received a response from the attorney general, but thinks that the nex…