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Caden Plummer, a pitcher, talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Caden Plummer ’25 — Keydet Baseball

April 15, 2025

Time management is a common theme for many cadets, especially as a cadet-athlete. Caden Plummer ’25 is no stranger to figuring out his time and schedule.  

Jillian Sisk, a track runner, talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Jillian Sisk ’27 — Keydet Women’s Track and Field

April 8, 2025

Jillian Sisk ’27 followed her passion for math and science to VMI, where she discovered her love for civil engineering after initially exploring other STEM paths. In addition to her rigorous academic schedule, Sisk is a dedicated long-distance runner on VMI’s track and field team.

Dyson Dunham, a wrestler, talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Dyson Dunham ’26 — Keydet Wrestling

April 1, 2025

It’s a mental game for Dyson Dunham ’26, not just while he’s wrestling, but during his day-to-day. He sacrifices a lot when cutting weight for matches, staying on top of assignments, and fitting in his cadet duties. On the mat, he says he’s doing it for himself.

Val Tonnu, a swimmer, talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Val Tonnu ’26 — Keydet Women’s Swim and Dive

March 25, 2025

From overcoming setbacks to rekindling her love for swimming, Val Tonnu '26 found strength in structure, camaraderie, and character. She’s using her voice to uplift others, proving that true success is built on resilience and determination.

Ryan Halverson talks about his dedication, resilience, and growth as a VMI cadet.

The Vanguard — Ryan Halverson ’26

March 17, 2025

Ryan Halverson ’26 has grown through the challenges and lessons learned at Virginia Military Institute, especially outside the classroom. His professors describe him as a dedicated and insightful student who actively engages in discussions and decision-making.

Patrick Jordon, a wrestler, talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Patrick Jordon ’27 — Keydet Wrestling

February 11, 2025

Patrick Jordon ’27 has found purpose and resilience through the challenges of wrestling and life at VMI. Balancing the demands of being a cadet-athlete and a civil engineering major, he thrives on discipline, problem-solving, and overcoming procrastination.

Guest Speaker Ace Atkins

NYT Bestselling Author Speaks at VMI

January 30, 2025

Virginia Military Institute welcomes New York Times bestselling author, Ace Atkins, for a reading of his 30th novel, “Don’t Let the Devil Ride,” Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. in Gillis Theater. The event is free and open to the public.

Woongchan Oh, a soccer player at VMI, talks about balancing his civil engineering major responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Woongchan Oh ’25 — Men’s Keydet Soccer

November 11, 2024

Woongchan Oh ’25, a civil engineering major and cadet-athlete at VMI, balances the demanding cadet lifestyle with his passion for soccer. From Korea’s pro-soccer academies to VMI's soccer team, he’s learned the value of teamwork, time management, and dedication.

The Peay scholars include Justin Peterson ’24, a civil engineering major from Bristow, Virginia; Courtney Novotny ’25, a biology major from Reading, Pennsylvania; Patrick Simmons ’25, an international studies major from Quantico, Virginia; Julia Ward ’26, an electrical and computer engineering major from Frankfort, Illinois; Barrett Callejo ’27, a biology major from Springboro, Ohio; William Cockr

Peay Scholars Celebrated

May 8, 2024

Brig. Gen. Robert W. Moreschi honored seven exceptional cadets at VMI who are recipients of the prestigious Peay Merit Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to cadets who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic excellence, athletic commitment, and an interest in national service.

Honors student Annie Townsend '24 presents her senior thesis on the security and history of barracks.

Honors Week: Barracks Security At VMI

March 25, 2024

Annie Townsend '24 blended her interest with history, architecture, and security to form her senior thesis, “A Security Analysis of the Virginia Military Institute’s Barracks through the Lens of Infrastructure," which she presented during Honors Week at Virginia Military Institute.