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.


VMI Community Theatre allows students and community members to participate in productions.

Auditions to be held for VMI Community Theatre

January 12, 2024

Cadets and community members may audition any of the four evenings. There are a variety of adult male and female roles to fill for actors.

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.  

Andrew Granger '24 is a thrower on Virginia Military Institute's Track and Field Team

Behind the Balance: Andrew Granger ’24 — Keydet Track and Field

December 19, 2023

If anyone knows balance, it’s Andrew Granger ’24. Not just with academics and cadet life, but within his event for track and field.  

VMI debate at the Center for Leadership and Ethics and in partnership with the Building BRIDGES club.

VMI Leads the Way in Civil Discourse in Higher Education

December 12, 2023

At VMI, the debates are organized through a partnership with the CLE and the Building BRIDGES club. Four cadets who went through an application process and subsequent training to become student debate fellows in the program, are joined by three faculty fellows in planning the debates.

Christopher Hicks, part of VMI's Rifle team

Behind the Balance: Christopher Hicks ’24 — Keydet Rifle

December 5, 2023

Christopher Hicks ’24 takes a deep breath, sets up his sight, braces his weapon, and fires. For Hicks, the sport of rifle is 90% mental. It’s also long and arduous.

VMI's Building BRIDGES Club, which is centered on community service.

The Extra Mile: Building BRIDGES

November 29, 2023

VMI’s Building BRIDGES Club bridges the gap between VMI cadets, faculty, and staff and the community. Bijon Bose ’24, one of the cadets in charge for the club said he was drawn to serve his community, and helping out the community is just part of being a cadet.  

Behind the Balance: Drew Menges ’25 — Keydet Soccer

November 21, 2023

When Drew Menges '25 found Virginia Military Institute, it was nearly kismet. By attending VMI, he’d also be able to play soccer for the school while still having the opportunity to pursue serving his country.

VMI cadets participating in the Aviation Club, which allows them to take flight and gain hours for their private pilots license.

The Extra Mile: Aviation Club

November 15, 2023

Virginia Military Institute’s Aviation Club is selective — only eight people can join at a time, because VMI foots the bill for participating cadets to get five hours of flight time towards their private pilot’s license.

VMI cadet Grand Swinehart in Lexington.

Behind the Balance: Grant Swinehart ’24 — Keydet Football

November 14, 2023

Grant Swinehart knows a lot about dedication and it’s something that VMI head football coach Danny Rocco recognized. Prior to the season, Swinehart was awarded the number 0 which is a new tradition started by Rocco. Each year, number zero will be given to the captain of the special teams.

VMI cadets participate in the golf club

The Extra Mile: Golf Club

November 8, 2023

Zac Somers ’24 wasn’t hitting his shots the Sunday at a golf tournament. His swings weren’t looking good. The day just felt off. He needed some support to continue on the course.