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In the News

Step into cadet life and explore various extracurricular activities that are offered at VMI. See how cadets, faculty advisors and coaches, and post itself, reflect the ever-changing landscape of athletics, academics, community service, and interests beyond the classroom, going the extra mile.


Cadets at VMI participating in the Racquets Sports Club, which focuses on playing tennis and pickleball.

The Extra Mile: Racquet Sports Club

November 12, 2024

With a roster of 33 cadets, the club focuses on tennis and pickleball, while also looking at offering racquetball and badminton in the future. Inspired by years of playing, Jude Roberts ’25 hopes to bring camaraderie and fitness to cadet life through the new club.

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.

Soccer player Whitney Tracy talks about balancing academics, athletics, and cadet responsibilities.

Behind the Balance: Whitney Tracy ’25 — Women’s Keydet Soccer

November 4, 2024

Whitney Tracy '25 juggles her role as the starting goalkeeper, an S4 lieutenant managing logistics for the Corps, and her biology major — all while preparing for her next chapter after graduation.

The VMI Pistol Club competes nationally in Olympic-style pistol shooting and allows for both male and female cadets to join.

The Extra Mile: Pistol Club

October 29, 2024

The main aim for cadets in the VMI Pistol Club during practices at the firing range is to focus on precision shooting with air pistols. The club, led by Chris Olsen ’25, brings together a diverse group of cadets to compete nationally in Olympic-style events.

Cross country runner Patrick Kiernan talks about balancing academics, athletics, and cadet responsibilities.

Behind the Balance: Patrick Kiernan ’25 — Keydet Cross Country

October 28, 2024

Community is something Patrick Kiernan ’25 values in his life. It’s one of the reasons he chose to go to Virginia Military Institute and also a big part as to why he’s on the cross country team.  

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.

VMI Community Theatre Presents “The Real Inspector Hound”

October 9, 2024

The VMI Community Theatre will present, “The Real Inspector Hound." The one-act play, written by Tom Stoppard, is a parody of the stereotypical parlor mystery in the style of Agatha Christie’s, “The Mousetrap,” and is a play within a play.

Cross country runner Abby Fiorillo talks about balancing academics, athletics, and cadet responsibilities.

Behind the Balance: Abby Fiorillo ’25 — Keydet Cross Country

October 7, 2024

It wasn’t love at first run for Abby Fiorillo ’25. She said her father made her do cross country when she was in high school, but the longer she ran, her love for the sport grew.  

Soccer player Colin Blandford talks about balancing academics, athletics, and cadet responsibilities.

Behind the Balance: Colin Blandford ’26 — Men’s Keydet Soccer

September 30, 2024

Becoming one of the co-captains of Virginia Military Institute’s men’s soccer team, Colin Blandford ’26 didn’t expect to carry so much weight. It was a stark contrast to him serving as captain in high school.