https://thewellesleynews.com/3166/opinions/sweet-briars-closing-demonstrates-need-to-support-womens-colleges/ The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 23:08:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://thewellesleynews.com/3166/opinions/sweet-briars-closing-demonstrates-need-to-support-womens-colleges/#comment-202 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 23:08:01 +0000 http://thewellesleynews.com/?p=3166#comment-202 Women’s colleges and universities excel at preparing women to lead and innovate in all fields, particularly business and STEM. Glad to bear the “Wellesley of the South” nickname — nothing but respect for your students! Thank you for fighting beside us.
If you’re interested, our 501c3 official site at SavingSweetBriar.com has more information, as well as places to pledge and sign the petition. We’re aiming for $3.14 million by 9:26 on 3/14/15 (for Pi Day).
Megan Maloney, Sweet Briar College, Class of 2008

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Laura, Sweet Briar College, Class of 1996

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Cara
Sweet Briar College ’92

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