In the News

Josie Freeman '23 works on her laptop computer

SURI Project Seeks Motivation for Memes

July 22, 2020

“Memes are just an interesting concept.” That’s what Josie Freeman ’23 has to say about her Summer Undergraduate Research Institute project, “Motivation for Memes.”

Participants in the College Orientation Workshop (COW) program work on their physical fitness in Cormack Hall.

Psychology Professors Investigate the Success of College Orientation Workshop

November 21, 2019

For over three decades, the College Orientation Workshop (COW), a program meant to encourage high school-age minority males to attend college, has been held on the VMI post each summer. The program is led by Gene Williams ’74, the first African-American to serve on the VMI BOV.

Miyah Boyd pauses with her robot on the porch of Moody Hall.—VMI Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

BeanBot Research Bridges Psychology, Robotics

July 11, 2018

This summer, Miyah Boyd ’20 learned how to program a robot, but her ultimate goal is to provide a companion for people with autism and social anxiety disorder.

Maj. Matt Jarman demonstrates a defensive move during his modern warriorship class. – VMI Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Modern Warriorship

March 2, 2017

A new course in the psychology department emphasizes mental toughness in addition to physical fitness.

Sam Hudson '17 shows a flash card to a research subject.

Project Explores How Exercise Affects Self-Control

July 18, 2016

Summer Undergraduate Research Institute project looks at how physical exertion affects self-control.