"Hampden-Sydney College seeks to form good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning."
– Mission Statement
Hampden-Sydney College invites nominations, applications, and expressions of interest for its next President. Founded in 1775, Hampden-Sydney is the tenth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the oldest of the nation's few remaining colleges for men.
The full leadership prospectus, prepared for candidates and nominators, describes the opportunities and challenges facing Hampden-Sydney's next President, the College's history and academic programs, its student life and traditions, and the qualifications the search committee is seeking.
Download the Leadership Prospectus (PDF)
Procedure for Candidacy
Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be submitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. Applicants should submit, as separate documents, a CV or résumé and a letter of interest that addresses the themes outlined in this profile. WittKieffer is assisting Hampden-Sydney College in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 11, 2026.
Nominations and inquiries can also be directed to Ryan Crawford, Greg Duyck, and Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, Ph.D., at HSCPresident@wittkieffer.com.
Search Committee
Kristian Hargadon ’01, Trinkle Professor of Biology
Matthew Hulbert, Elliott Associate Professor of History
Rebecca Jayne, Associate Dean of the Faculty and Elliott Associate Professor of Mathematics
Chrystal Russell, Vice President for Enrollment
Vinton Bruton, Director of the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest.
Peebles Harrison ’89, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, ex officio
Eric Apperson '85, Chairman-elect of the Board of Trustees
Gene Hickok ’72, Trustee
Tom Coyle ’79, Trustee
Mike Kehoe ’88, Trustee
John Neuner ’97, Trustee
Thomas Ransom ’00, Trustee