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Maj. Timothy Passmore, assistant professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science, to feature on With Good Reason.

Passmore Part of “With Good Reason” Segment

June 3, 2024

Maj. Timothy Passmore, assistant professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science at Virginia Military Institute, discusses how nations use the Olympics to improve their reputation both domestically and abroad on the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” May 31-June

US and Virginia flags fly over barracks.

VMI Welcomes American Legion Riders

May 30, 2024

The 7th annual Legacy Run of the Virginia American Legion Riders will make a stop at Virginia Military Institute on Saturday, June 14. The group, consisting of 50 to 100 motorcycles, will arrive on post at 8:45 a.m. and tour several buildings.

Katherine Orndorff ’24 presents her research in Gillis Theater.

Biologists Share Research on Parasites

May 29, 2024

The Department of Biology at Virginia Military Institute hosted a joint meeting of the Helminthological Society of Washington and the Southeastern Society of Parasitologists in April. Over 100 biologists met in Marshall Hall.

Classes have begun for the new Summer Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program (SUEP) at Virginia Military Institute, for cadets who possess the mindset of an entrepreneur, regardless of academic major.

Summer Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Classes Begin

May 24, 2024

Classes have begun for the new Summer Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program (SUEP) at Virginia Military Institute, for cadets who possess the mindset of an entrepreneur, regardless of academic major.

Jamaal Walton '07 is named Virginia Military Institute's next director of intercollegiate athletics.

Jamaal Walton ’07 Named VMI Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

May 24, 2024

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins '85, superintendent, named Jamaal Walton '07 as Virginia Military Institute's next director of intercollegiate athletics. A decorated graduate of the Institute, Walton will assume the role effective next month.

The VMI Community Theatre presents, “Night of January 16th, written by Russian American author Ayn Rand.

Auditions for VMI Community Theatre's 'The Foreigner'

May 23, 2024

Cadets and community members may audition for "The Foreigner" June 3-6 at 7:30 p.m. in Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall. Roles will be filled for five adult male and two adult female actors, plus minor roles. No experience needed. Performances will be July 26-28.

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85 (center) congratulates Col. Patrick Looney, Riley Shultz ’24, Ethan Webster ’25 and Ryan Manning ’26 for their strong performance at the Military Ethics Case Competition.

VMI Ethics Team Places Second in Military Competition

May 22, 2024

The Virginia Military Institute Ethics Team recently placed second at the Military Ethics Case Competition held at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership in Annapolis, Maryland.

Recognizing Military Precision and Fitness

May 18, 2024

Col. Adrian T. Bogart III ’81, commandant of the Corps of Cadets, presided over the first awards ceremony of graduation week at VMI. In addition to recognizing cadets for outstanding achievement during the academic year, the Commandant’s Awards also recognize the accomplishments of companies.

Graduates of VMI celebrate being relieved of duty and completing their cadetship with a traditional glove toss.

VMI Holds Commencement for Class of 2024 - Army Secretary Brings Message of Hope

May 17, 2024

A clear and warm morning set the tone for the elation and celebration in Cameron Hall as Virginia Military Institute held its commencement ceremony and conferred degrees on the Class of 2024 May 16.

Gilmer Minor IV ’93 accepts the New Market Medal on behalf of his father, the late G. Gilmer “Gil” Minor III ’63.

VMI Bestows Highest Honor to Minor - Son Accepts on Father’s Behalf

May 15, 2024

The late G. Gilmer “Gil” Minor III ’63, was awarded posthumously, the New Market Medal, Virginia Military Institute’s highest honor, during the annual Memorial Parade on post May 15.