Students ‘devastated' as Hampshire College becomes latest small school to close

Students ‘devastated' as Hampshire College becomes latest small school to close

Students at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, got a gut punch when they learned of the school’s impending closure. “It’s, like, the best place I’ve ever been,” said one, named Lucena. “This was a school where people really cared about each other,” said another student, who wanted to remain anonymous. The liberal arts school, which emphasizes independent study, announced last week it will close by the end of the year, citing falling en…