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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A Leader By Nature
Julious P. "Joey" Smith, Jr. '65 has used his leadership and financial contributions over the last 50-plus years to help increase Hampden-Sydney College's endowment and create more scholarship opportunities for future Hampden-Sydney men.
The Act of Giving
All four of his years at Hampden-Sydney College were filled with wonderful memories—in and out of the classroom—and for David Ewing '91, the love affair continues today.
A Heart for Giving
Dr. Joe Austin ’71 became a cardiologist because he believes in helping others. With his leadership and philanthropy, Austin is making a difference in the future of Hampden-Sydney College.
A Gift of Love
Bobby Bray ’60 and his late wife Janey have faithfully loved and supported Hampden-Sydney College since the day he first visited campus. He recently decided to make a legacy gift of life insurance, naming H-SC as the beneficiary. Bray hopes other Hampden-Sydney alumni will make similar gifts to the College.
The Ties That Bind
In the five decades since Charlie Cobb ’69 graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, the former Tiger athlete has found ways to stay tied to his alma mater.
An Investment in Education
Jim Boyd ’58 has spent the last fifty years investing in future generations, both as an educator at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond and as a benefactor of the McGuire-Boyd Scholarship at Hampden-Sydney College.
Giving with Compassion
The month of June marks 50 years since Phil Spencer ’70 received his Hampden-Sydney diploma—a milestone that Spencer plans to celebrate with a generous gift to Hampden-Sydney College, demonstrating his enduring love for his alma mater.
The Decision to Give
It was Hampden-Sydney’s academic reputation that first attracted Clancy Holland’s attention, but it was a scholarship that made his H-SC experience possible. Now, the retired medical doctor and former mayor, city councilman, and state senator wants to make the same experience possible for a new generation of Hampden-Sydney men.
A Mission to Give
Though he has often lived far from Hampden-Sydney, Chris Evans '68 has supported the College over the years. Now, after his last visit to the Hill in honor of his 50th reunion, he has made it official that he is including H-SC in his will.
Meaningful Giving
Serving as chairman of his 50th Reunion reminded Richard Madden ’67 of the many things he loves about Hampden-Sydney—and motivated him to help provide for the College’s future.