Preparing men of character for lives of consequence
The Wilson Center for Leadership, established in 1996 and named for the College's former president Lt. Gen. Samuel V. Wilson (U.S. Army, Ret.), provides students with the opportunity to explore, practice, and hone their leadership skills so that they may become tomorrow's CEOs, business founders, military officers, and civic and political leaders. With direction from current and former leaders, students gain an understanding of the challenges confronting the United States and the world today through lectures, forums, symposia, and excursions. The Wilson Center prepares men to be leaders by offering the following leadership programs:
General Wilson used to say that Hampden-Sydney men are ‘Dragon Slayers.’ I took that to mean that it’s my duty as a Hampden-Sydney man to go out and find dragons to slay — to find a worthy cause that’s larger than myself and work for it.
The Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest
The Shelton Challenge
The Shelton Challenge at Hampden-Sydney College is a six-day summer residential experience where young men entering 10th, 11th & 12th grades can explore the cornerstones of values-based leadership. Find out more!
The Wilson Leadership Fellows Program is a four-year leadership program designed for a select group of motivated, energetic freshmen who wish to make a difference in their communities today and tomorrow.
