Making an Impact
Providing Hampden-Sydney’s distinctive educational experience for students today and well into the future requires the philanthropic investment of alumni, parents, and friends of the College. Here are the stories of those who chose to pay it forward.
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The Importance of Giving
Frank Roach '73 recently made a significant gift to create an endowed professorship in the Department of Economics and Business to support the curricular offerings in finance at Hampden-Sydney.
Lessons in Giving
Motivated by the generosity of a well-timed scholarship, Ken Pritchett '64 has been an avid supporter of Hampden-Sydney, including his latest committment to join the 1776 Legacy Society by funding a charitable gift annuity.
A World of Difference
A faithful supporter of the Hampden-Sydney College Annual Fund, Mike Adelman '70 expanded his support by creating an endowment to provide study abroad opportunities for Hampden-Sydney students.
Blessings to Share
Bill Kirk ’72 believes in sharing his blessings, and his success has enabled him to make impactful gifts at Hampden-Sydney both during his lifetime and after.
Daring to Do More
In gratitude for his Hampden-Sydney College education, attorney William F. “Will” Seymour ’79 has generously given back and challenges others to follow, reminding us that each day is an opportunity to do something meaningful.
Giving With Gratitude
Jim Edge '67 was able to attend Hampden-Sydney College partly due to the generosity of others. This has influenced his giving over the years, leading him to faithfully give to H-SC.
Leading With Giving
A friend of Hampden-Sydney College for many years, Louise Martin created the David Martin Leadership Program and continues to support H-SC to honor her late husband, David Martin ’52, former trustee and loyal alumnus.
The "Why" of Giving
As a loyal supporter for many years, Jack Drescher '70 created scholarships in honor of his parents and a good friend and most recently increased his commitment to include Hampden-Sydney College in his estate plans.
Life-Changing Experience
Stephen “Bo” Wilkins ’92 believes that Hampden-Sydney College made him the man that he is today, and now he is giving back to ensure future men can continue to have the life-changing experience he did.
Opportunities for Giving
James Darling ’10 and his wife Alyssa hope that the scholarship they established will allow other students the opportunity to attend Hampden-Sydney College and experience the transformative influence of the faculty and staff.