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VMI cadets from the Building BRIDGES club at work on setting up Community Vaccination Effort

VMI Supports Community Vaccination Effort

March 12, 2021

VMI is assisting with setup and staffing of a mass vaccination effort against COVID-19, supporting vaccine administration at the former Peebles/Gordmans building located at 770 North Lee Highway in the College Square Shopping Center.

Cadet Shabaz '21, in black, running at Southern Conference Cross Country Championship

‘Something I Hold as a Privilege’ - Shahbaz Heads to National Stage in Cross Country

March 11, 2021

When looking at colleges, Cadet Jahanzib Shahbaz ’21 was drawn to the challenging atmosphere of VMI. His diligence and hard work at the Institute has led to his qualification for the NCAA Cross Country Championships meet.

This tin can was recently given to the VMI Museum by the family of Col. Albert G. Lambert Jr. ’38.—Photo courtesy of Col. Keith Gibson ’77.

Tin Can Tells Story of Brotherhood, Survival

March 11, 2021

At first glance, a recent addition to the VMI Museum’s collection seems to be nothing more than a piece of scrap metal. But if that cup could talk, it would tell stories of courage, brotherhood, loyalty, and a citizen-solider alumnus’s will to survive.

Decorative promo graphic with conference logo

Registration Open for Online Environment Virginia Symposium

March 2, 2021

Registration is now open for VMI’s 31st annual Environment Virginia Symposium, to be held March 23-25, 2021. This conference, sponsored by the Center for Leadership and Ethics, attracts environmental professionals representing private industry, state agencies, and nonprofits.

Portrait of Cadets Eric Munro '21 and Leon Thomas '22

Two Cadets Receive Military Engineering Award

March 2, 2021

Two Air Force ROTC cadets have been recognized by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). SAME, which focuses on building leaders to address national security infrastructure challenges, honored Eric Munro '21 and Leon Thomas ’22 with a Southeast Region ROTC Award.

Larry Camper meets with a member of VMI staff

A Century and a Half of Service

February 17, 2021

When it comes to a legacy of service to the VMI community, the Camper family is a member of the century-plus club.

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins with VMI logo

A Letter to the VMI Community from MG Wins '85, 11 FEB 2021

February 11, 2021

VMI Interim Superintendent Maj. Gen. Wins '85 shares information and updates related to the review of the Institute with regard to diversity and inclusion ordered by Gov. Ralph Northam '81.

Photo of cannon on post in snow with text Operational Update and VMI Logo

Operational Update - 04 February 2021

February 4, 2021

A message from MG Wins '85 regarding updates to VMI operations related to COVID-19.

Aerial photo of Post with logo and text stating Employment Opportunity

VMI Searches for Chief Diversity Officer

February 1, 2021

The officer, who will report to the superintendent, will liaison with the recently formed Board of Visitors Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, as well as with the Commonwealth’s chief diversity officer and associated offices within the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Col. Wanovich standing at podium, speaking

VMI Commandant to Retire This Year

January 22, 2021

Colonel William J. Wanovich ’87, commandant of the VMI Corps of Cadets since 2014, will retire at the end of the 2020-21 academic year.