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.