Cardinal Conversation: A controversial policy change at Sweet Briar College

RADIO IQ | By Fred Echols

Published February 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM EST

Sweet Briar College, a private college for women in Amherst County, will no longer admit transgender and non-binary students.

The policy change has drawn criticism from some current and former students but the school says it's a necessary step.

Lisa Rowan is covering the story for Cardinal News and she spoke with Fred Echols.

Cardinal News is a non-profit, independent online news organization covering Southwest and Southside Virginia.