News Index

Dr. Hight is Serious About Work and Play

9/30/2024

Thompson Professor of Philosophy Marc Hight, devoted advisor, community builder, and academic is the epitome of a Hampden-Sydney College professor, creating opportunities for his students to make vital connections between their coursework and the rest of their lives.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks H-SC Amongst Best Colleges

9/25/2024

Hampden-Sydney College has been ranked No. 103 among the 2025 Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

College Announces Vice President for College Advancement

9/24/2024

Following a search that yielded a pool of highly experienced advancement professionals from across the country, Hampden-Sydney College is pleased to announce the appointment of James Hugh Haskins ’01 as Vice President for College Advancement.

Students Intern with Virginia Attorney General

9/20/2024

Over the summer, Hampden-Sydney College students Alex Cofield ’25 and Charles Adams ’25 secured internships in Virginia’s Office of the Attorney General, working in different disciplines.

State-of-the-Art Shooting Range Announced

9/9/2024

Hampden-Sydney College, one of the oldest higher education institutions in the U.S., is paying homage to recreational shooting, another of the oldest institutions in the U.S., with a new state-of-the-art shooting range.

H-SC Excels in Wall Street Journal College Rankings

9/6/2024

Hampden-Sydney College has achieved notable recognition in the Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, affirming its status as a leading institution for higher education.

Students Take on Idaho Wilderness

8/30/2024

At the end of July, a group of students, faculty, and staff embarked on a leadership expedition in the Sawtooth Range in central Idaho, building upon their wilderness and leadership skills.

Hampden-Sydney Named to Best 390 Colleges List

8/28/2024

Hampden-Sydney College has been named to The Princeton Review’s list of Best 390 Colleges for 2025 and made the top 10 in 10 categories.

H-SC Commences 250th Academic Year

8/27/2024

Gathering on the lawn of the newly renovated Venable Hall, the College officially marked the beginning of its 250th academic year with the Opening Convocation ceremony on Monday, August 26.

Economics Professors Publish Journal Article

8/20/2024

Three Hampden-Sydney College economics and business professors recently published an article in the Journal of Institutional Economics.