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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.

Cadets enjoy the spectacular view atop the Medora rock formation and monasteries.

Commissioning Cadets Experience Ancient Greece

April 6, 2025

Eight VMI commissioning cadets toured Greece during spring furlough through the Olmsted Foundation’s Undergraduate Program. Led by faculty, they explored historical sites, studied military and cultural history, and gained global leadership insights through a fully immersive, academic experience.

Poet Laureate Holds Poetry Contest for Vets

April 5, 2025

The contest is a part of Mattie Quesenberry Smith’s project serving veterans and in memory of Edward W. Lull, a former executive director and president of PSV and 20-year Navy veteran who passed away last year.  

Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Virginia Military Institute, will discuss a cholera-like bacteria found in warm waters that lives and spreads in oysters, on the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” April 5-11.

Maj. Burke to be on "With Good Reason"

April 2, 2025

Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Virginia Military Institute, will discuss a cholera-like bacteria found in warm waters that lives and spreads in oysters, on the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” April 5-11.

As the safety and security enhancements for the VMI community continue, please be advised that effective immediately, a VMI issued ID card is now required for entry to Cameron Hall.

Cameron Hall To Require VMI ID For Entry

March 26, 2025

As the safety and security enhancements for the VMI community continue, please be advised that effective immediately, a VMI issued ID card is now required for entry to Cameron Hall.

Col. Steven Knepper, professor and Bruce C. Gottwald Jr. ’81 Chair for Academic Excellence in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies at Virginia Military Institute.

VMI English Professor Wins Poetry Contests

March 24, 2025

Col. Steven Knepper, professor and Bruce C. Gottwald Jr. ’81 Chair for Academic Excellence in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies at Virginia Military Institute, recently won first place in three endowed categories of the Poetry Society of Virginia’s (PSV) annual contest.

Capt. Nolan Lipscomb ’19, has been named assistant director of the Office of Global Education (OGE) at Virginia Military Institute, assuming the position held for nearly 25 years by Lt. Col. Patricia Hardin.

Alumnus Returns to VMI: New Asst. Director of Global Education

March 22, 2025

Capt. Nolan Lipscomb ’19, has been named assistant director of the Office of Global Education (OGE) at Virginia Military Institute, assuming the position held for nearly 25 years by Lt. Col. Patricia Hardin.

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85 congratulates cadets on the Ethics Team, Suzanne Leaptrot ’25, Riley Malone ’25, and Ryan Manning ’26, along with their coaches Reshef Agam-Segal, Ph.D., and Cmdr. Julie Shank, and mentor, Col. Pat Looney. Not pictured is Kaiden Minter ’26.

VMI Ethics Team Wins SMC Bowl

March 21, 2025

For the second consecutive time, the Virginia Military Institute Ethics Team won the Senior Military College Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, a one-day virtual event hosted by the University of North Georgia (UNG) Feb. 15.

Steve Cannon, a distinguished executive, philanthropist, and military advocate will speak at VMI.

Former Atlanta Falcons Executive, Veteran, to Speak at VMI

March 19, 2025

The VMI community and general public are invited to an evening of inspiration and leadership with Steve Cannon, a distinguished executive, philanthropist, and military advocate.

Benjamin Davis ’26 and Dang Khoa Le ’25 and Sherif Abdelhamid, Ph.D. display their Best Paper Award at the 15th IEEE Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference.

VMI Team Wins Best Paper in Fighting Spam and Phish

March 18, 2025

Two cadets, Benjamin Davis ’26 and Dang Khoa Le ’25, shared their research project findings recently at the 15th Annual Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference where they earned the Best Paper Award.