News Index

H-SC Receives duPont Fund Grant for Place-Based Learning

10/9/2026

With a newly awarded $225,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Hampden-Sydney College will establish the Southside Crossroads Project to support original and ongoing research into local history and culture.

H-SC Displays Community Strength

10/7/2026

When a water main break affected Farmville’s drinking water on Sunday, October 4, Hampden-Sydney stepped in to provide clean water to Prince Edward County Public Schools.

Leadership in the Idaho Wilderness

10/5/2026

While hiking in Idaho’s Sawtooth Range as part of an expeditionary leadership course from July 13 to 23, 10 H-SC students displayed incredible leadership when faced with a surprising challenge.

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.

H-SC Receives NetVUE Grant

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.