Hampden-Sydney College is a nationally ranked college for men, located on 1,300 acres in the heart of Virginia. Learn more: hsc.edu.
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Hampden-Sydney is sad to announce the passing of Walter "Shorty" Simms. He was an inspiration to all who knew him.
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OUR TIGERS ADVANCE TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏀🏀🏀👏👏👏❗️❗️❗️@HSCBasketball
#ROLLTIGERS🐅🐅🐅
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Hampden-Sydney College and the Tiger community are sending full love and support to the entirety of the University of Virginia community during this incredibly difficult time. We will continue to keep the UVA community and those involved in our thoughts and prayers.#TigersForHoos
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Hampden-Sydney College mourns the loss of Alexander Byrne '19, who passed away Friday following a tragic car accident. Three other students remain hospitalized. Please keep the Byrne family, these students, and their families and friends, in your thoughts and prayers. (1/2)
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Hampden-Sydney College announced today that Vince Luvara will become the College’s 29th head football coach following a national search.
Check out the full announcement to learn more!
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OUR TIGERS ARE IN THE FINAL FOUR!!! 🎉🔥 @HSCBasketball will be heading to Fort Wayne, Indiana, next week to compete for a shot at the NCAA Division III Championship! ROLL TIGERS🐅🐅🐅
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Look what lit up the sky on campus last night! Shout-out to Scott Teachey ’25 for capturing these breathtaking shots of the northern lights.
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From the Hill to Fiji—Kyle Fraser ’16 has done it! The former @HSCLacrosse captain just won Season 48 of @survivorcbs. He outplayed, outwitted, and outlasted the competition to earn the $1 million prize and the title of sole survivor. Congratulations, Kyle!
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A big win for @HSC__FOOTBALL today! 😎🐅🏈
#RollTigers
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This season was nothing short of extraordinary. Every game, every moment, defined by resilience, teamwork, and heart. We are proud of you, Tigers. 🐅 🏀
FINAL | #⃣1⃣ @HSCBasketball falls to #13 Trine 69-61 in the 2024 @NCAADIII Men's Basketball National Championship. Adam Brazil (All-Tournament) with game-high 23 points, Josiah Hardy and Davidson Hubbard each with 9 points. #GID #SOE #RollTigers🐅 #ODAC #d3hoops #NCAAD3 #WhyD3
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#FunFact while you watch the #BamavsClemson game: Alabama’s Bryant-Denny stadium is named after George Denny, an 1891 Hampden-Sydney alumnus.
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This season was an incredible testament to the heart, spirit, and dedication of @HSCBasketball, defining excellence in every game and moment. Tigers, you had a historic season and made us all proud. ❤️🏀
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With three seconds left on the clock, Hampden-Sydney scored a field goal to win the game. #rolltigers #hschomecoming
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November 10, 1775—Hampden-Sydney College holds classes for the first time. #History #USHistory #VirginiaHistory #TodayInHistory
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A ROARING TRIUMPH! 🐅🏀 Our Tigers secure the ODAC Championship! Congratulations @HSCBasketball!
FINAL | @HSCBasketball wins its #ODAC-record 11th Tournament Title with an 81-56 win past Washington and Lee. MVP Adam Brazil w/game & career-high 27 points, Davidson Hubbard w/18 points & Josiah Hardy w/season-high 15 points. The Champions! #GID #SOE #RollTigers🐅 #d3hoops
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TIGERS TO THE ‘SHIP!
@HSCathletics secures the first spot in the men’s #D3hoops title game.
#D3hoops | #WhyD3
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Our alumni network is #2 in the nation. Need we say any more?
#collegerankings @ThePrincetonRev
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Today, we commemorate 248 years of forming good men and good citizens!
This captivating artwork, created by H-SC alumnus N. Douglas Payne ‘94, provides a snapshot of the campus in 1785, showcasing the history of our alma mater.
Happy Founders Day to the entire H-SC family!
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It is with the deepest gratitude and admiration that Hampden-Sydney College announces that Anita H. Garland is retiring as dean of admissions after nearly 40 years of service to the College.
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Here’s to 247 years of forming good men and good citizens. Happy Founders Day to the Hampden-Sydney community far and wide!
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The Hampden-Sydney College community is mourning the passing of Dr. Victor Cabas, a longtime professor of rhetoric and beloved teacher and mentor to many of our students.
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Today, we remember and honor those who lost their lives in the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, including Hampden-Sydney alumnus Kenneth E. Lewis '74, who perished on American Airlines Flight 77. Let us unite in remembering the fallen, and honor the heroes of that day.
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Big news! College Trustee John W. "Bill" Kirk III '72 and his wife, Shireen, have pledged $1 million to enhance Lewis C. Everett Stadium and Fulton Field. This generous donation is vital to the College's ongoing facilities improvement efforts!
Read more: hsc.edu/news-index/kirk-gift
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On Sunday, March 17, the H-SC community gathered to welcome home @HSCBasketball upon their return from competing in the NCAA Tournament hosted in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are all immensely proud and can’t wait for next season. Roll Tigers! 🐅
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Congratulations @HSC1776 @HSCalumni In WSJ Hampden-Sydney College makes top 10 schools for career preparation. #hampdensydney #hsc
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Many thanks to these three beloved professors for their years of dedication to the College and her students. Enjoy your retirement!
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Congratulations to the Hampden-Sydney College #classof2020, who officially graduates today. Enjoy this message from our faculty, staff, and community as we welcome you into the #2alumninetwork in the nation. #HSC2020
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That first home win of the season feeling😎🏀 Tigers came to play—let’s keep that energy rolling! 🐅 🔥 @HSCBasketball
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Hampden-Sydney College is excited to announce that it has received a $1.5 million gift to endow a faculty position and support scholarship aid. The gift was made in honor of Elliott Professor of Economics and Business Kenneth N. Townsend. hsc.edu/morgan-gift
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Looks like the rainbow knows where the real treasure is—Hampden-Sydney!
Captured by Renee Pickren on commencement day! 📸
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Who’s ready for some Tiger football?! 🏈 We are only 50 days away from kicking off the season, and we can’t wait to see everyone back on the Hill! Roll Tigers! 🐅
@HSC__FOOTBALL
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Thanks to a generous gift, Hampden-Sydney College will soon begin construction of a new Center for Rhetoric and Communication! hsc.edu/rhetoric-center
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U.S. News ranks Hampden-Sydney among the top 100 national liberal arts colleges! hsc.edu/us-news
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Stokes Brown, born into slavery in PE County in 1850, later worked for H-SC for 75 years. This #Juneteenth, we resolve to work harder to reveal the lives of the Black men & women, enslaved & free, whose contributions to the history of the College have been too long overlooked.1/3
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Congratulations to the 2019 🏈 national average attendance leaders!!
FBS - Michigan 1⃣1⃣1⃣,4⃣5⃣9⃣
FCS - Jackson State 3⃣3⃣,7⃣6⃣2⃣
DII - Morehouse 1⃣0⃣,9⃣2⃣4⃣
DIII - Hampden-Sydney 6⃣,9⃣4⃣9⃣
Report: ncaa.org/championships/stati…
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Our Tigers are dancing! 🕺 @HSCBasketball will host La Roche University in first-round action on Friday, March 1st! Additional details will be provided in the near future!
#RollTigers🐅
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Tigers win! 👏👏👏 On to the second round of the NCAA tournament tomorrow at 7pm in Kirby! 🔥🏀
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HOW ABOUT THOSE TIGERS 🐅🏀🔥
@HSCBasketball
We're #⃣1⃣! @HSCBasketball Is Ranked No. 1 In This Week's D3hoops.com Top 25 #GID #SOE #RollTigers🐅 #ODAC #d3hoops ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Breaking News: The largest gift in Hampden-Sydney history—courtesy of The Pauley Family Foundation—will create a new state-of-the-art science facility.
hsc.edu/science-announcement
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WHAT A GAME! An unforgettable Senior Day as the Hampden-Sydney Tigers triumphed in an overtime thriller, securing a 26-25 victory against Shenandoah University. A legendary home send-off to head coach Marty Favret after 24 remarkable years at the helm.
#RollTigers🐅
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We’re getting ready for game day, and that means putting the finishing touches on Fulton Field. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the Hill as @HSC__FOOTBALL faces off against Wabash in the Gentlemen’s Classic tomorrow at 1pm!
#HampdenSydneyCollege
#RollTigers🐅
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We are thrilled to announce a $6 million gift from Rob ’87 and Cindy Citrone to support Compass, the College’s experiential learning program. The gift is the 2nd largest in the College’s 245-year history.
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H-SC is proud to be included in the WSJ's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings!
* 6th among VA colleges included
* 3rd nationally for career prep
* 7th nationally among colleges recommended by students and alumni
* 115th nationally among all U.S. colleges and universities
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Just 30 days until @HSC__FOOTBALL takes Fulton Field—and we’re already there in spirit! 🏈
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Spend #bookloversday in Hampden-Sydney's Bortz Library—recently named the 5th best college library in the nation.
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Remembering victims of #September11 today - including @HSCalumni Kenneth Lewis ’74 & his wife Jennifer, flight attendants on AA Flight 77.
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Big S/O this #PresidentsDay to @HSCalumni and ninth President of the United States William Henry Harrison.
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Tiger Basketball triumphs in an exciting game, propelling them to the Sweet 16 and showcasing their relentless spirit and skill on the court! Onward to the next round! @HSCBasketball 🕺🐅🔥🏀
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Students met with Senator @MarkWarner this morning at the Wilson Center for Leadership. They discussed a wide variety of topics and asked him some tough questions.
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Kirby Field House was full of energy last night as @HSCBasketball triumphed over the defending National Champions and top-ranked Christopher Newport University with a 74-53 victory! It was an incredible display of skill and determination, marking a thrilling start to the season!
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Ryan Odom ’96 is the new head coach for @UVAMensHoops and will be joined by fellow H-SC alumnus Griff Aldrich ’96! Odom reflected on former H-SC coach Tony Shaver’s mentorship and lessons he learned from @HSCBasketball in a press conference. Check it out!
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An anonymous alumnus contributed $1 million in support of #scholarship and financial aid after reading President Stimpert's recent letter to the editor of @RTDNEWS. hsc.edu/major-gift #supportHSC
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Work has begun on Hampden-Sydney's new challenge course, which is being installed by Challenge Towers Aerial Adventures. It will include a climbing wall and 3 levels of elements. A new zip line is going in too!
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It's a small world! Tillmon Cook '18 and Sam Murphy '18 ran into H-SC History Professor James Frusetta in the train station in Vienna, Austria.
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Hampden-Sydney is thrilled to announce that this year’s commencement speaker is world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. The College is also excited to welcome back Reverend Matthew A. Tuggle ’03 as baccalaureate speaker on May 12.
Photo Credit: Delvinhair Productions
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United in garnet and grey, through all seasons, with our diverse athletics, steadfast mission, and shared brotherhood… we are Hampden-Sydney College!
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Need something to look forward to? Save the *new* date for Commencement 2020, which will be held on the morning of Homecoming, Saturday, October 24.
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What a season. @HSCBasketball left it all on the court, fighting to the very end. The Hampden-Sydney community is proud of you!
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Can’t beat fall at Hampden-Sydney! 🍁
Captured by Assistant Professor of Biology Scott Starr! 📸
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Excitement is in the air as our Tiger Football players returned to the Hill earlier this week! The fields are alive with the sounds of practice and unrelenting Tiger spirit. Let’s cheer them on as they prepare for an amazing season ahead!
#HampdenSydneyCollege
#RollTigers🐅
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Back-to-back wins and a ticket to the Sweet 16! @HSCBasketball is on a roll—let’s keep it going!
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Celebrating freedom and the pursuit of happiness on this #4thofJuly. From all of us at H-SC, Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
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Kyle Fraser ’16 makes his debut tonight on Season 48 of @survivorcbs, and if his time at H-SC is any indication, he knows how to compete. As a former captain of @HSCLacrosse, he led with skill and grit. Now, he’s bringing that same determination to Fiji. Tune in and cheer him on!
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Way to go, H-SC! In the latest edition of the Princeton Review’s The Best 389 Colleges, Hampden-Sydney receives high recognition in many categories! Visit the link below to view the full list of accolades. Go Tigers!
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Big news! H-SC has been named one of The Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Value Colleges—ranking No. 2 among the Top 20 Best Alumni Networks (Private Schools) and No. 16 among the Top 20 Best Schools for Internships (Private Schools)!
Read more: hsc.edu/news-index/best-valu…
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The first snowfall of 2023 on the Hill didn’t disappoint! Enjoy some of these wintry scenes captured around campus on this chilly February day.
#HampdenSydneyCollege
#Winter
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On Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives for our country. 🇺🇸
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The Carriage House, circa 1870, is getting some much needed restoration work done. For many years, this has been the home of H-SC's student-run radio station WWHS-FM, now online as Tiger Radio.
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H-SC is bidding farewell to Professors John Eastby and Paul Hemler, who together have dedicated a combined 55 years to our institution and mission of forming good men and good citizens. Best wishes to them in their next chapters!
Read more: hsc.edu/news-index/retiring-…
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Congratulations to Ed McMullen, Hampden-Sydney Class of 1986 🐯
Congratulations Ambassador Ed McMullen! Under the leadership of @POTUS Trump and with Ambassador McMullen as America’s Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, our countries will draw closer, our friendship will grow stronger, and our people will benefit for years to come.
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Congratulations to Riley Carrigan ‘21, Finn Roou ‘22, and James Heavey ‘23 on their decision to contract with the Army today.
#ArmyContractingCeremony
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Kudos to another memorable year at Hampden-Sydney College! 🎉 On this last day of classes, we celebrate the incredible journey and achievements of our students!
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A big shoutout to the Hampden-Sydney Facilities team for their hard work and dedication in making our College exceptional! We truly appreciate all that you do!
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From the Hill, we honor the spirit of independence that shaped our nation—and continues to shape Hampden-Sydney men. Happy #IndependenceDay! 🇺🇸
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Hampden-Sydney excels again! We are proud to be ranked in multiple categories in the latest Princeton Review's The Best 390 Colleges!
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We are celebrating the new year with excitement! Here's to a phenomenal 2024!
#HampdenSydneyCollege
#HappyNewYear
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Congrats to Griff Aldrich (H-SC ’96) & welcome back to Farmville! "Longwood Names UMBC's Griff Aldrich Head Men's Basketball Coach" longwoodlancers.com/news/201…
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