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The VMI experience is about more than earning a degree—it’s about joining a community that values honor, perseverance, and service.
Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Virginia Military Institute offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Virginia Military Institute offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
VMI Community Updates
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the VMI community at large:
- VMI Board Appoints 16th Superintendent: In a vote Aug. 15, the VMI Board of Visitors appointed Lt. Gen. David Furness ’87 (USMC, retired) to the role of 16th superintendent of the Institute. A full news release and statement from BOV president Col. (Ret.) Jamie Inman ’86 are available.
- Feedback Opportunity: Community members - please take a short survey to let VMI leadership know how the Institute contributes to the Lexington/Rockbridge area. Your feedback is valuable!
- Open House Registration: VMI Open Houses are the best way for high school juniors and seniors to see and experience first-hand what it's like being a cadet at the Institute. This 2-day program is designed to be informational for both students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Learn more and secure a spot today for one of three fall opportunities: Sept. 26-27, Oct. 24-25, and Nov. 14-15.
- Game Day Parking Updates: The Institute has posted new information regarding parking rules and regulations for game day on post. Visitors are encouraged to review these updates before the Keydets kick off the season at home Sept. 6 against the Ferrum College Panthers. To buy your tickets, visit vmikeydets.com/tickets today!
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
New year, new look.
The VMI Athletics Department unveiled a new visual identity for the VMI Keydets community earlier this month, with the rollout of an official VMI logo featuring "Moe" the Kangaroo, an official "Keydets" wordmark and an exclusive font. To accomplish this venture, VMI Athletics partnered with Old Hat Creative along with cadets, alumni, coaches and staff.
The primary Moe mascot logo features several elements that encapsulate what it means to be a VMI Keydet from academic stars to the arches seen across post.
Please note: All usage should refer to the official brand guidelines.
News from Post
VMI Hosts VA250 Event
Virginia Military Institute will host a Virginia 250 Commission (VA250) Constitution Day event, “To Support & Defend,” honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Navy on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in Cameron Hall on Main Street.
VMI Commemorates Constitution Day
Virginia Military Institute will commemorate Constitution Day Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. in Marshall Hall’s Gillis Theater on post. Guest speaker will be Dr. Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy, author of several books.
Former Special Forces Horse Soldier to Speak at VMI
Virginia Military Institute welcomes guest speaker, retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Christopher C. Spence — part of the first wave of American forces on the ground in Afghanistan following the 9/11 terrorist attacks 24 years ago.
Jackson House Museum Offers Kitchen Garden Workshop
Interested in growing fruits and vegetables in your backyard or on your windowsill? The Jackson House Museum will conduct a hands-on Kitchen Garden Workshop Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. led by Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners.