My niece graduated from Sweet Briar last year. This news has shocked our area. No one knew they were having financial problems. Another local college, Randolph-Macon, had well-known money issues a few years ago. They went co-ed, which seemed to rectify the problem.
I can’t help but wonder what will come out later.
Regardless, now there will be 3200 acres of land and 115 year old buildings left deserted. They’ll probably be turned into welfare apartments.
I also have a niece who graduated from Sweet Briar and it is a real shame to see this school close down.