Larry Stimpert is an American academic administrator, currently serving as the 25th president of Hampden–Sydney College.

Larry Stimpert
25th President of Hampden–Sydney College
Assumed office
April 28, 2016
Preceded byChristopher B. Howard
Personal details
SpouseLesley Stimpert
Children2
Alma materIllinois Wesleyan University (BA)
Columbia University (MBA)
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (PhD)

Early life and education

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Stimpert earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Illinois Wesleyan University.[1] He earned a master in business administration from the Columbia Business School of Columbia University, and a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.[1]

Career

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Stimpert began his career at Norfolk Southern Corporation and the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company.[2] He is the co-author of a leading text on strategic management entitled Strategic Thinking:Today's Business Imperative from Routledge. Stimpert was a professor of economics and business at Colorado College, followed by DePauw University, where he was also vice president for academic affairs.[1] He has served as the 25th president of Hampden–Sydney College since 2016.[1] In February 2018, he launched a $50-million-dollar fundraising campaign for the institution.[3]

Personal life

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Stimpert and his wife, Lesley, have two children.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Hampden-Sydney College names new president". Virginia Business Magazine. March 3, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  2. ^ "President Larry Stimpert". Hampden–Sydney College. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  3. ^ "Hampden-Sydney launches $50 million campaign". Virginia Business Magazine. February 6, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
Academic offices
Preceded byas acting president President of Hampden–Sydney College
2016–present
Incumbent