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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

Entrepreneurship Students Turn Up the HEAT

4/1/2026

The Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation launched Hill Excursions Across Town (HEAT) initiative with two inaugural trips, where students expanded their entrepreneurial knowledge and outperformed many high-ranking colleges and universities.

New Leadership Joins Enrollment Team

3/27/2026

Hampden-Sydney College is excited to announce the successful conclusion of its search for two key enrollment leadership roles in financial aid and admission.

Steve Forbes Speaks at Hampden-Sydney

3/25/2026

Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, Steve Forbes, visited Hampden–Sydney College on Thursday, March 19, for a talk sponsored by the Young America's Foundation.

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