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Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE)

Webster University · Webster Groves, MO

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What changedPrograms closing
WhenApril 30, 2026
InstitutionWebster University
People affectedOne program and its head coach; student count not reported
What happened

Program ended

Webster ended the SPICE collegiate chess program after 14 years. The university cited program costs, enrollment pressure, and visa restrictions. This record concerns the chess program, not the university or every chess-related course.

Published reporting with university responseSpectrum News

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