Our Mission

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Sweet Briar College Mission Statement

Sweet Briar College challenges and inspires women, forging ethical leaders with the skill, compassion, and vision to create a more just and sustainable world.

Celebrating 125 years of women's leadership at Sweet Briar.

On February 9, 1901, the Board of Trustees of Sweet Briar Institute, known to us as Sweet Briar College, filed the institution's charter with the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In 2026, the College will reach a milestone of 125 years of providing women's education and leadership, forging ethical leaders with the skill, compassion, and vision to create a more just and sustainable world. To recognize this achievement, we will host a series of events on campus and at alumnae clubs around the country, invite speakers to campus to deliver talks in person and virtually on topics related to Sweet Briar College and its history and women's leadership, while celebrating our college and the mark it has made on our campus, Commonwealth, country ? and the world.

A planned gift to the College can help ensure the promise of another 125 years of Sweet Briar education. Read more about the College's plans for the 125th Anniversary here.

Contact us today to learn ways you can help us fulfill our mission. We would also greatly appreciate if you could give us your feedback to help us enhance our service to you.