Sweet Briar.

One thing that's weighed heavy on many minds at Salem College in the last week has been the closing of Sweet Briar College. Having to see another women's institution close it's doors is heartbreaking, not just for Sweet Briar students but also for every other women's college attendee. 

Salem has done an outstanding job at reaching out to Sweet Briar over the last few days, and I thought it would be good to collect it all in one place, especially considering that those who read Keep Not Settling know how much Salem has affected my life. I hope that, come next fall, we get the chance to know some of our Sweet Briar sisters. 

ONE | Solidarity in Sisterhood 

TWO | A letter from the President 

Salem's president, the incredible Dr. Sterritt, sent out this letter of support on March 4th.  I don't think President Sterritt could have better relayed how sad we are to hear the news, but also about how proud the Salem community is in being able to thrive in a world that has been incredibly hard on women's institutions in recent years. 

THREE | In the News 

This article was published on 88.5 WFDD's website on the 5th about Salem's outreach to Sweet Briar. I personally think that this article was extremely well-written and properly articulates the importance of women's colleges. "... how to speak up for themselves, how to lead, and how to be prepared for a co-ed world..."

Like I've said before, I hope we're given the opportunity to welcome some Sweet Briar students to campus in the near future. As shocking as it is to hear that this wonderful college won't be a part of our community next year, it's been amazing to hear student and alumnae testimonies on how choosing a women's college has been their best decision. It's a bold reminder for all of us at Salem to treasure every moment we have on this beautiful campus. 

Strong are thy walls, O Salem.