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![An aerial image of Tangier Island](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/TangierCourtesyDoD-1-400x266.jpg)
Anthony Boese, an instructor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies will speak on the implications of rising sea levels Aug. 12-18.
![A map of Virginia showing stages of the Eclipse.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/EclipseNWS-400x266.jpg)
Though Lexington is not in the path of totality, if the skies are clear, local viewers can still expect an impressive show during the partial eclipse Aug. 21.
![Ben Cross smiles after receiving his diploma in May 2013.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/GradWeekGraduation2013krr-5431-1-399x266.jpg)
Marine 1st Lt. Benjamin Cross ’13 is presumed dead along with two other Marines after his MV-22 Osprey crashed off the northeast coast of Australia Saturday.
![Cadets pose at the George Marshall Center in Paris.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/WEBChapmanBauerGMC-1-400x272.jpg)
Ten cadets traveled to the French capital as part of a VMI-sponsored summer study program, French Language & Culture in Paris.
![Two cadets pause with VMI's dean at the Shepherd Symposium.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/Untitled-3-400x282.jpg)
Two VMI cadets—Caroline Wojtas ’19 and Seth Shank ’18—spent the summer gaining experience outside the classroom with organizations focused on alleviating poverty.
![Cadets look on as their professor teaches Arabic.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/YounssiClass2017JRR37-1-400x266.jpg)
Forbes, an American business magazine, has ranked VMI No. 11 on its list of “Top 25 Public Colleges with The Highest Earning Graduates” released on Wednesday.
![A sign rerouting users of the Chessie Nature Trail.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/ChessieFence2017KN26-1-400x266.jpg)
The Chessie Nature Trail has been rerouted onto Old Buena Vista Road for a short distance near Route 11. The detour will be in place indefinitely on the trail.
![An image of Col. Jim Hentz seated in his office.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/HentzThumbnail.jpg)
Col. Jim Hentz, professor of international studies at Virginia Military Institute, will speak on the public radio program With Good Reason the week of July 22-28.
![Contractors work in Crozet Hall, the Institute's main dining facility.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/SummerConstruction2017JRR0267-1-400x267.jpg)
Among the projects currently underway are placing a new floor in Crozet Hall, putting a new roof on Cameron Hall, and fixing several leaks in the Clark King Pool.
![A professor and cadet work in the chemistry lab.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/HarrisonHydeLab2017KN50-1-400x275.jpg)
Virginia Military Institute ranked 24th among public colleges across the country in Money Magazine’s annual college rankings that were released today.