On the surface, at least, the cheerful gathering of Sweet Briar College graduates had all the trappings of an alumnae happy hour: name tags, hugs, introductions and bubbly recollections about the school that shaped who they have become. But this fundraiser had a grim purpose: to save their beloved school from closure, one dollar at a time. And immediately beneath the smiles, many of the women grappled with the prospect that they would lose the place forever. Just thinking about it made them choke up.

March 23, 2015 ・ From The Washington Post