The college’s long-standing financial troubles prompted rumors ahead of the 2022-23 academic year that it could close, according to a law firm representing its employees and students. So widespread was the gossip that administrators contacted employees in November, promising them 90 days’ notice before shutting down or terminating employees, the lawsuit states. However, early this month, staff read a news article that suggested Alderson Broaddus would close, blindsiding them, according to the lawsuit. They were not provided any notice, according to D. Adrian Hoosier II, one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs.
