Academic Centers
Engage. Ignite. Innovate. Lead.
The Pannill Center for Rhetoric and Communication
Teaching young men how to express themselves clearly and confidently
The Pannill Center for Rhetoric and Communication places the College's central academic program in the physical center of campus: the Rhetoric Program is the cornerstone of the academic experience, was established nearly 50 years ago, and is based on a 1978 faculty resolution that states, "All Hampden-Sydney graduates will write and speak competently."
Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest
Preparing men of character for lives of consequence
The Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest, 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.
Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Supporting student innovators who shape the future with insight, integrity, and initiative
The Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation empowers students to think boldly, act ethically, and lead courageously in a rapidly changing world. We cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets through a liberal arts lens, foster real-world innovation, and connect students with alumni, mentors, and industry leaders.
Center for Public History
Knowledgeably and civilly examining and interpreting history for a public audience
The Center for Public History offers an interdisciplinary approach to courses, programs, extracurricular events, and internship opportunities focusing on five broad areas of public history work: archeology, archives, historic preservation, museum studies, and oral history.
Center for the Study of Political Economy
Engaging in academic scholarship and critical public policy analysis
The Center for the Study of Political Economy (CSPE) is a co-curricular center with the mission to motivate students to create a more just and prosperous world through scholarship in classical liberal political economy.
Ferguson Career Center
Welcoming students, alumni and employers at any stage in their process
The Ferguson Career Center not only helps students navigate the journey from exploring a career to finding a job, but it is also dedicated to supporting alumni and building success in whatever path they choose to pursue.