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The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors elected Thomas E. “Teddy” Gottwald ’83 as board president.

VMI BOV Elects New President

April 17, 2025

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors elected Thomas E. “Teddy” Gottwald ’83 as board president April 16 to fulfill the remaining term of previous president John Adams ’96, who resigned last week. Gottwald will serve as president until June 30.

Chris Clark and Marsha Mayhew proudly display their proclamations of appreciation in Memorial Hall.

VMI Recognizes Two Retiring Staff Members

April 16, 2025

A recognition ceremony was held April 11 in Memorial Hall, where two employees were acknowledged for their combined 73 years of loyal service to the Institute. 

Virginia Military Institute will participate in “Two Lights for Tomorrow: A Nationwide Call to Action,” the American Revolution 250 Commission’s initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and the signal that warned of the British advance.

VMI Marks 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Signal

April 15, 2025

Virginia Military Institute will participate in “Two Lights for Tomorrow: A Nationwide Call to Action,” the American Revolution 250 Commission’s initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and the signal that warned of the British advance.

Matthew Wells answers a question during the agency directors panel in Gillis Theater as Rob Farrell, Ryan Brown, Jamie Green, and Mike Rolband listen.

35th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium Held at VMI

April 14, 2025

The 35th annual Environment Virginia Symposium at Virginia Military Institute was held April 8-10. The conference was organized and co-hosted by the Center for Leadership & Ethics (CLE). Col. Dave Gray, executive director of the CLE, served as master of ceremonies.

Virginia Military Institute’s Office of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion invites the public in celebrating International Dance Day, Tuesday, April 29 in Marshall Hall.

VMI Celebrates International Dance Day

April 12, 2025

Virginia Military Institute’s Office of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion invites the public in celebrating International Dance Day, Tuesday, April 29 in Marshall Hall.

Rev. Jessica Fulton Lee ’06, the first female graduate from Virginia Military Institute to enter the clergy, was guest speaker at the chaplain’s spring retreat for cadets held recently at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center near Lynchburg.

First Ordained Alumna Speaks at Spring Retreat

April 11, 2025

Rev. Jessica Fulton Lee ’06, the first female graduate from Virginia Military Institute to enter the clergy, was guest speaker at the chaplain’s spring retreat for cadets held recently at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center near Lynchburg.

Steve Cannon shares his lessons of leadership April 1 in Gillis Theater.

Former Atlanta Falcons Exec Speaks at VMI

April 10, 2025

Former AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO, Steve Cannon, spoke at Virginia Military Institute April 1 as part of the Center for Leadership and Ethics’ (CLE) Courageous Leadership speaker series, “Paradigm Shifts.”

Pistol club members Tiffany Rock ’28, Sofia Fleming ’28, Kate Patrick ’27, Chris Olsen ’25, Bill Gray ’27, Jamie Palacio ’27, Chase Boucher ’27, and asst. coach Jan Downs celebrate their achievement. Not pictured are head coach Reese McCormick and Andrei Hipol ’28

VMI Pistol Club Places 7th in National Championship

April 9, 2025

The pistol club at Virginia Military Institute finished in 7th place at the National Collegiate Pistol Championship held mid-March in Anniston and Talladega, Alabama.

The image illustrates the Lagrange point keeping the Earth between the telescope and the sun.

VMI Chemistry Professor Looks at Cosmic Ice

April 8, 2025

Maj. Christopher N. Shingledecker, assistant professor of chemistry at Virginia Military Institute, recently learned that a research proposal he submitted to the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) has been accepted.

Albert Diaz speaks to cadets in a U.S. Constitutional History class as A. Marvin Quattlebaum Jr. looks on

VMI History Department Welcomes Federal Judges

April 7, 2025

Albert Diaz, J.D. and A. Marvin Quattlebaum Jr., J.D. visited several sections of the U.S. Constitutional History class March 17 and spoke with cadets regarding their work, the shape of the federal judiciary, the function of the Fourth Circuit, and their individual career paths.