Congressman Bob Goodlatte released the following statement regarding the announced closure of Sweet Briar College in Amherst County, Virginia:
"I am saddened to learn of the decision by the Board of Directors of Sweet Briar College to close this historic institution. Sweet Briar College has played an important role in Amherst County for over 100 years -- providing jobs, education, and a campus reflective of the beauty of our part of the Commonwealth. While I understand the challenges the school faces today and the difficulty of this decision, it is a true loss for Central Virginia and the alumnae who have fond memories of their time there. Many women have received a quality education from this institution and in that the legacy of Sweet Briar will continue."