Va. attorney general defers to board on college closing

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s attorney general is not stepping into the pitched battle over the planned closing of Sweet Briar College. Attorney General Mark R. Herring says the decision to close lies with the private women’s college board of directors, not with the state. Unless the board acted improperly or violated its duties, it … Continue reading →

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Sweet Briar faculty opposes closure, seeks talks with board

SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) — Sweet Briar College’s faculty is seeking a meeting with the Board of Directors to discuss alternatives to closing the private women’s school. Faculty members approved a resolution opposing the shutdown during a special meeting Monday night. Assistant professor Marcia Thom-Kaley tells The Roanoke Times (http://bit.ly/1FuLR34 ) that people across the … Continue reading →

Sweet Briar College to close because of financial issues

SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) — Sweet Briar College — a small, private school for women near the Blue Ridge Mountains — will shut down this summer because of financial issues. The college announced the Aug. 25 closure Tuesday. The college says its board of directors approved the closure Saturday. Sweet Briar attributed the decision to … Continue reading →