Janet Wu-Zhang Li

For nearly six decades, Hampshire College was home to students seeking an alternative education with interdisciplinary majors and a non-traditional grading system.

Students like Hallie Spell woke up to the news in an email.

Spell is a senior studying sustainable agriculture.

She transferred in 2023 from New College in Florida, another liberal arts school that was under similar financial pressure.

According to the announcement from President Jennifer Chrysler, students who are far enough along will have the opportunity to finish their degrees by the end of fall semester.

Janet Wujanli, NPR News.