""This conclusion was not reached quickly or easily. For months, the Board of Trustees, our leadership team, and the Sisters of Saint Anne walked a distressing road together, examining every option and hoping at each turn that something might change.""
""The decision reflects years of financial pressure that we were ultimately unable to overcome, and the honest recognition that continuing would not be responsible to the students, faculty, and staff who depend on us.""
Anna Maria College, a private Catholic institution, will cease operations after the spring semester due to financial challenges and declining enrollment. The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education had previously warned the college about its unsustainable resources. Despite efforts to reduce costs, the college faced a significant revenue shortfall. The decision to close was made after extensive deliberation among the Board of Trustees and leadership, acknowledging the inability to continue responsibly for the community it served.
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