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Tiger Debate Makes Winning Return to Intercollegiate Stage
9/23/2026
After nearly a century without an intercollegiate debate program, Hampden-Sydney returned to the circuit on September 19–20, marking the Tiger Debate Team’s first appearance since 1932.
President Stimpert Announces Retirement
9/21/2026
After a decade of growth and momentum at the helm of Hampden-Sydney College, President Larry Stimpert announced this summer that the 2026 – 27 academic year will be his last, paving the way for the next era at the College.
H-SC Establishes Two New Academic Schools
9/15/2026
Hampden-Sydney College is proud to announce the establishment of two new academic schools: the Citrone School of Business and Economics and the Hickok School of Government, History, and Civic Leadership.
Flemming Center Welcomes VMT to The Guild
9/4/2026
The Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has partnered with the Venture Mentoring Team (VMT) to broaden and strengthen its ability to foster the principled entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
9/1/2026
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) has presented its Professional Development Award to Professor of History James Frusetta through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE).
Student Selected VFIC Presidential Scholar
8/28/2026
As part of the new Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) Presidential Scholars Program, Kayne Wooten ’29 has been selected as part the inaugural cohort of presidential scholars.
H-SC Begins 252nd Academic Year
8/26/2026
Hampen-Sydney officially marked the beginning of the 252nd academic year with the opening convocation ceremony on Monday, August 24th, 2026.
8/24/2026
Hampden-Sydney College has been named to The Princeton Review’s list of Best 392 Colleges for 2027 and made the top 10 in seven categories.
8/10/2026
Hampden-Sydney faculty members are embracing the natural inclinations of young men to play and using gaming to teach judgment, ethical reasoning, rhetoric, leadership, and critical thinking.
NSF Presents Highest Award to H-SC Professor
8/5/2026
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded its most prestigious grant to Elliott Professor of Chemistry Timothy M. Reichart for his work in drug discovery, chemical protein synthesis, and educational methods that advance the sciences.