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Right out of the gate, the strength and unwavering determination of the entire Sweet Briar community radiated across the campus and the country—from students, faculty and staff to parents, families and alumnae. As the first institution in Virginia to start the 2020–2021 academic year, everyone was excited to finally be back together, in-person and on […]

By Ailish Rhoades ’19 One of the most exciting aspects of going off to college is the prospect of gaining new and exciting experiences. College life provides unparalleled opportunities for students to meet new people and explore different interests through various clubs and organizations. What better way to find your new family than to get […]

Through Her Body, an exhibition of figurative works by artist and Sweet Briar alumna Anne Doolittle, is currently on view at the Anne Gary Pannell Gallery at Sweet Briar College through Nov. 25. The public is invited to meet the artist on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 from […]

Sweet Briar College has once again been named as one of the nation’s Most Innovative Schools, according to the 2021 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Sweet Briar tied for 24th place with Bryn Mawr, Middlebury and two other institutions in the National Liberal Arts College category. The University of Richmond is […]

The Sweet Briar College Board of Directors has elected two new members. Martha Holland ’72 and Richard Myers were elected by the board on July 22, 2020. Martha Holland graduated from Sweet Briar College in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in physics. She began her career working for the Federal Energy Administration—now known as […]