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Hampden-Sydney College is located in Southside Virginia between Tidewater, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the James River. The historic 1340-acre campus lies five miles south of historic Farmville, the county seat of Prince Edward County and home to Longwood University. It is approximately 60 miles southwest of Richmond, 50 miles due east of Lynchburg, and 60 miles southeast of Charlottesville.

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Alumni and Parent Engagement Staff

(434) 223-6776 | alumni@hsc.edu

Liz Crowder
Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement
lcrowder@hsc.edu | (434) 223-6148

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Offices and Services

Here you will find a list of frequently contacted offices and departments.

Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden Sydney, VA 23943
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Latest News

H-SC to Host Boys State of Virginia

2/16/2026

Hampden-Sydney College is proud to announce that the College will host the 83rd session of Boys State of Virginia, scheduled for June 20–27, 2026.

Ethics Team Prepares for Annual Bowl

2/5/2026

On Friday, February 13, 2026, five Hampden-Sydney students will compete in the 26th annual statewide collegiate Applied Ethics Bowl, hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) and presented by TowneBank.

Wolyniak Earns Coveted Fellowship

2/4/2026

Hampden-Sydney McGavacks Professor of Biology and Director of Undergraduate Research Michael Wolyniak has been named a fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).

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