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Zach Denton, who runs track and field, talks about his responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Zach Denton ’27 — Keydet Track and Field

April 22, 2025

The hurdles of college and extracurricular activities mean something a little different for Zach Denton ’27, considering he actually jumps hurdles. As part of the Virginia Military Institute track and field team, Denton is dedicated to going the distance.

Simon Moore presenting his thesis during VMI Honors Week.

Honors Week: Why Live? Cadet Researches Philosopher’s Personal Resilience

April 3, 2025

Simon Moore ’25 was drawn to Arthur Schopenhauer’s pessimistic views and honesty about pain and suffering. He said it might be considered a taboo subject, but it intrigued him.

Delilah Martindale ’25 researched for her honors thesis, “Preventing Suicide: The Effect of Visibility on Mental Health Infrastructure.

Honors Week: Cadet Researches Suicide Prevention

March 27, 2025

Delilah Martindale ’25 researched for her honors thesis, “Preventing Suicide: The Effect of Visibility on Mental Health Infrastructure.” She chose the subject of suicide prevention in order to merge her major in international studies with her minor in psychology.

Eleyah Armstrong, who runs track, talks about her responsibilities with everything as a cadet and cadet-athlete.

Behind the Balance: Eleyah Armstrong ’25 — Keydet Women’s Track and Field

February 25, 2025

Adrenaline and nerves flow through Eleyah Armstong ’25 before she starts a race. As a captain and sprinter on Virginia Military Institute’s track and field team, the anxiety dissipates quickly as she runs.

Maj. Michael LaRocca and Col. Glenn Sullivan discuss their research on veteran suicide prevention.

VMI Psychologists Research Veteran Suicide Prevention

February 16, 2025

Col. Glenn Sullivan, associate professor, and Maj. Michael LaRocca, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, are concerned with those statistics, and have received a $150,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to conduct research on veteran suicide prevention.

Col. Valentina Dimitrova-Grajzl speaks during an intercollegiate debate on immigration in late September.

College Debates and Discourse Program Flourishes

December 17, 2024

The College Debates and Discourse Program at Virginia Military Institute continued its development throughout the fall semester, beginning with a partnership with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the national College Debates and Discourse Alliance.

Women soccer play Sedona Dancu talks about balancing academics, athletics, and cadet responsibilities.

Behind the Balance: Sedona Dancu ’25 — Women’s Keydet Soccer

October 21, 2024

Sedona Dancu '25 thrives in VMI's demanding environment. From balancing soccer practices and cadet duties to growing in faith as a cadet chaplain, she credits VMI for teaching her discipline and time management.

VMI football player Terrell Jackson talks about balancing academics, athletics, and cadet responsibilities.

Behind the Balance: Terrell Jackson ’25 — Keydet Football

October 14, 2024

Through resources like the Miller Academic Center and academic advisors, Terrell Jackson stays on top of his studies while mentoring teammates and maintaining relationships between athletics and the Corps.

The Cadet Collective: Benjamin Fong ’27

June 7, 2024

Finding VMI and all it offers was by chance. While looking at options for college, Benjamin Fong '27 sought out an ROTC scholarship. That meant selecting schools with ROTC options. He clicked Virginia Military Institute but had never heard of it.  

Katie Grochalski, part of the VMI Rifle team.

Behind the Balance: Katie Grochalski ’24 — Keydet Rifle

January 9, 2024

Katie Grochalski ’24 found that rifle served as her own personal time, something that she could devote only to herself. The solid black powder, the popping of rifles, it had a calming effect on her, so much so that she could even fall asleep at the range.