Hampshire College Announces Plan to Fund Final Semester

Hampshire College president says school will get a loan to operate for final fall semester

After announcing last week that Hampshire College did not have enough funds to stay open for a final semester, the school's president said Monday that a "philanthropic partner" stepped forward with a loan that would allow operations to continue through the end of 2026.

Hampshire College secures loan agreement to hold final fall semester

Jennifer Chrisler, president of the struggling college, shared the update after previously warning that the institution might have to close earlier than planned.

Hampshire College reverses course again, says it will remain open through end of year

After warning that financial challenges could accelerate its closure, the Amherst liberal arts college says it has secured enough funding to stay open through the fall semester and support its teach-out.

Hampshire College Will Offer Classes Through the Fall Semester After All

The school secured a loan so final-year students could complete their degrees.

Hampshire College announces plan to fund final semester

Hampshire College, the cash-strapped liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts, says a loan from an undisclosed "philanthropic partner" will rescue plans for a final semester before the institution's closure.

Hampshire College counts on loan from philanthropic partner to open for final fall semester - The Boston Globe

The news is the latest confusing twist in the college’s closure plans.