Hampden-Sydney College President Larry Stimpert Announces Retirement After Decade of Leadership
Stimpert announces retirement

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Larry Stimpert, President of Hampden-Sydney College, will retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year after ten years of leadership marked by significant growth, including a doubled endowment and a record-breaking fundraising campaign exceeding $400 million.
- 01Stimpert's presidency began in 2016 and has surpassed the national average tenure for college presidents.
- 02Under his leadership, Hampden-Sydney College expanded its programs and facilities, including the Pauley Science Center, ranked No. 6 for science lab facilities by The Princeton Review.
- 03The college's endowment has more than doubled during Stimpert's tenure, enhancing its financial stability.
- 04Stimpert led a fundraising campaign that raised over $400 million for the college's 250th anniversary.
- 05The search for the college's 26th president has commenced, with the WittKieffer firm engaged for the process.
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Larry Stimpert, Ph.D., has announced his retirement as President of Hampden-Sydney College, effective at the conclusion of the 2026-27 academic year. Having served for a decade, Stimpert's tenure has been characterized by significant advancements for the college. His leadership has seen the institution's endowment more than double, and he has broadened recruitment efforts to enhance diversity across racial, ethnic, geographic, and socio-economic lines. Notable achievements include the construction of the Pauley Science Center, recognized as the No. 6 Best Science Lab Facility by The Princeton Review, and a successful fundraising campaign that raised over $400 million. Stimpert expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead, describing it as “the greatest professional privilege.” In his final year, he aims to ensure a smooth transition for the incoming president and to continue enhancing scholarship access for students. The college has initiated the search for its next leader with the assistance of the WittKieffer firm, which previously aided in the last presidential search.
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Stimpert's retirement may influence the college's future direction and leadership stability.
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