Kirk Athletic Center Dedicated November 15
On Saturday, November 15, Hampden-Sydney College dedicated the Kirk Athletic Center. The Kirk Center comprises the completely renovated Gammon Gymnasium and two new wings.  It is the home of all field sports - football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball - as well as cross country, tennis, and golf. Full Story...

Should Public Education Be Abolished?
Dr. James R. Otteson came to Hampden- Sydney College on October 1 to share his thoughts on whether or not public education is defensible.  Dr. Otteson is a professor of philosophy and economics at Yeshiva University, a Jewish institution in New York City.  Currently he is a visiting professor of government at Georgetown University.  Full Story...

Professor Marc Hight Publishes Book
Dr. Marc A. Hight, Elliott Associate Professor of Philosophy, has published Idea and Ontology An Essay in Early Modern Metaphysics of Ideas. Full Story...

A Semester at St Andrews University
During the fall of my junior year, I decided that I wanted to branch out and to throw myself into a new experience that would challenge me. After speaking to Dr. Robert Blackman of the College's History Department and Mrs. Mary Cooper of the International Studies Department, I knew a trip to Scotland was just the experience I was looking for. In no time I was filling out applications, getting signatures, getting a passport, and flying to Scotland. Last spring I did a Junior Semester Abroad at the University of St Andrews. Full Story...

New Athletic Hall of Fame and Snyder Hall Dedicated
On Saturday, October 25, the new Athletic Hall of Fame was dedicated. The new gallery, part of the expansion and renovation of Gammon Gymnasium, was made possible by a gift of Dr. Willette L. LeHew '57 of Norfolk, VA, and his family. At a dinner the preceding evening, October 24, Snyder Hall was dedicated in honor of Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Stephen Francis Snyder '65. Full Story...

15 Students Visit Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
The trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands revealed the actual real world to 15 college men. It opened our eyes to nature unlike anything any of us had ever before witnessed or experienced. I am certain that none of us will ever forget the times we had together, both enjoyable and sometimes difficult. Each night the group met to discuss our observations and to relate them to Evolutionary Ecology, the course title. Dr. Alex Werth, Elliott Professor of Biology and the advisor for the trip, revealed numerous astounding facts about and history of the country. Full Story...

Study Abroad in Australia
On July 6, 2007, I joined other nervous American students for the beginning of a year-long, study-abroad experience to Queensland, Australia. I never thought I would leave the state of Virginia, let alone the country, but this was my opportunity, and I took it. After spending 21 hours on a plane and being jetlagged for two days, I was able to engulf myself in the Australian lifestyle. I left with two goals: to learn and not to take this experience for granted. Full Story...