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Amherst, Virginia
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The college's founder, Indiana Fletcher Williams, lost her daughter Daisy, who was engaged to a man who perished on the Titanic, leading her to establish the college in her memory.
Sweet Briar College sits on a sprawling 3,250-acre campus, making it one of the largest college campuses in the United States.
Sweet Briar College is committed to environmental sustainability, with initiatives like a 20-acre vineyard and a 26-acre solar array that powers the campus.
The campus features several buildings designed by Ralph Adams Cram, a prominent architect known for his work on the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.
Sweet Briar College has a nationally recognized equestrian program, offering students the opportunity to compete in various disciplines.
The campus includes the Sweet Briar Nature Sanctuary, which offers trails and habitats for a variety of wildlife, providing a living laboratory for students.
