In March 2015, the Board of Directors of the Virginia women’s college made a shocking announcement: The institution would close its doors that August. But alumnae won a legal campaign to keep Sweet Briar open, and now college officials are attempting to chart a long-term recovery plan. Read our coverage here.
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NewsAfter All but Closing, Sweet Briar Will Shift Curriculum and Pricing
Three months after its new president started, the women’s college refocuses its academic program and resets its tuition in an effort to widen its appeal. -
From the Archives
How to Bring a College Back to Life
In 2015, Sweet Briar College’s new president arrived to face a daunting task: resuscitate a campus that the previous administration had left for dead. Here’s the inside story of how he did that. -
Shutting Down
How Sweet Briar’s Board Decided to Close the College
Summoned to a meeting in Washington, D.C., the college’s board members looked at the numbers. And they realized there wasn’t a choice. -
Administration
Scenes From the Death of a College
Sweet Briar College’s unexpected decision to close has touched every member of the small community. -
Leadership
Sweet Briar’s ‘No Nonsense’ New President Faces a Tall Task
Former colleagues of Phillip C. Stone say he brings a deep knowledge of higher education in Virginia to his new job. -
Administration
To Resurrect a College, Supporters Need More Than Nostalgia
As alumnae fight to keep Sweet Briar open, other colleges that have come back from the brink offer cautionary tales. -
On Leadership
Video: How Sweet Briar Plans to Keep Surviving
Phillip C. Stone, the new president, thinks he can succeed where others have failed. Part 1 of 3. -
Administration
Joy Over Sweet Briar’s Reopening Is Tempered by Questions About the Road Ahead
Supporters of the women’s college claim a huge victory. But the challenges remain.
