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Positive Outlook Shapes VMI Board of Visitors Meeting

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors began the 2023-24 academic year with a series of meetings providing updates in a number of areas key to the future of the Institute.

A model NATO simulation was held at Virginia Military Institute recently, where 32 cadets spent the day representing the various NATO member countries and solving a problem through negotiations.

VMI Holds Model NATO Simulation

A model NATO simulation was held at Virginia Military Institute recently, where 32 cadets spent the day representing the various NATO member countries and solving a problem through negotiations.

Cadets perform a 110 story stair climb in honor of Sept. 11 at VMI.

VMI Cadets Honor 9/11 First Responders

The Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets honored those who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks by climbing 110 stories in barracks, replicating the number of stairs first responders at the World Trade Center climbed during the rescue attempt, and in memory of those who lost their lives.

Marshall Foundation to Host Lecture on WWII Scandal

The George C. Marshall Foundation will host a lecture by U.S. Army strategist, Tom Arnold, on a public relations scandal of World War II on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m., at their building located on VMI Parade Avenue on Virginia Military Institute post.

VMI’s Sigma Delta Pi and Adviser Earn National Awards

Virginia Military Institute’s Omicron Kappa Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an honor chapter for its outstanding activities in academic year.

Peter Leyden, a futurist, tech expert, and foresight advisor, speaks to the VMI community at convocation.

Futurist Speaks at Convocation Kicking Off VMI’s 184th Academic Year

Today marked the opening of VMI's 184th academic year as cadets and faculty attended the Academic Convocation in Cameron Hall. Peter Leyden, futurist and tech expert, gave a forward-looking talk titled, "The Transformation of Our World to 2050."

Participants of the professional development seminar stand in front of the George C. Marshall Museum and Library

Marshall Foundation Hosts Teachers Seminar

The George C. Marshall Foundation hosted a week-long professional development seminar recently for secondary school teachers from across Virginia.

VMI Instructors and students of “Exploring the Madina” visit a mosque in Charlottesville for an academic perspective.

High Schoolers Learn Arabic at VMI

A group of high school students and Virginia Military Institute cadets had the opportunity to learn Arabic over the summer, thanks to a $141 thousand grant called funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) to the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at VMI.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Charles Dominy, a member of the VMI Board of Visitors

TAPS – Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Charles Dominy

The Superintendent regrets to inform the VMI community of the death of Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Charles Dominy, a member of the VMI Board of Visitors, Sept. 1 at the age of 83.

Constitution Day Discussion: Constitution in Wartime

The Constitution in Wartime: Discussion for Constitution Day

VMI will hold a discussion in acknowledgment of the 20th anniversary of the second Iraq War on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall. In particular, the conversation will focus on two constitutional issues that often arise during wars: executive power and civil liberties.

VMI: Forging 21st Century Leaders