Hampden-Sydney president to retire next year (opens original article in a new tab)

Hampden-Sydney College President Larry Stimpert will retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year after leading the institution since 2016. He oversaw significant fundraising and capital projects during his tenure. A search for his successor is underway.

• Stimpert will retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
• He oversaw fundraising that doubled the college's endowment to over $300 million.
• The college is searching for his successor through executive search firm WittKieffer.