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Nancy Giordano speaks to the VMI community in Cameron Hall.

‘The Implications of the Human Cloud’

Strategic futurist Nancy Giordano, speaker at VMI's academic convocation, told cadets that qualities such as empathy and integrity will be essential in the future.

Cadets stand in front of barracks at the end of the day as the evening gun is fired.

VMI Highly Ranked by Two Media Outlets

VMI is ranked 22nd overall among national liberal arts colleges, and 11th nationwide for social mobility, in recently released 2019 college rankings.

A Parents Council member walks and talks with the family member of an incoming cadet.

Class of 2023 Matriculates

The second largest class in VMI's history, numbering 515, arrived Saturday, Aug. 17, to begin their VMI cadetships and the Rat Line.

A portrait of Nancy Giordano

Futurist to Kick Off VMI’s Academic Year

Nancy Giordano will speak at VMI's 2019-20 academic convocation, to be held Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Cameron Hall.

A portrait of Bill Boland

Board President to Address VMI’s December Graduates

Bill Boland '73, president of the VMI Board of Visitors, will address the Institute's December graduates.

The press box atop Foster Stadium has been renovated this spring and summer.—VMI Photo by Kelly Nye.

Press Box Renovations to Allow Instant Replay

The press box atop Foster Stadium is undergoing a $1.7 million renovation designed to give the Keydets instant replay capabilities, plus make more room for coaches.

Maj. Steve Knepper and Maddy Moger '20 discuss her research on fairy tales.—VMI Photo by Mary Price.

What Wicked Stepmother?

Maddy Moger '20's summer research project has involved a deeper look at the "whys" of classic fairy tales, using a psychoanalytic approach.

Andrew Broecker, VMI Class of 2022, prepares to fly a drone while Dr. Hongbo Zhang looks on.—VMI Photo by Kelly Nye.

Soybean Research Goes Airborne

An interdisciplinary project involving the biology and computer science departments could help a local soybean farmer produce higher yields.

Maj. Paul Ackerman ’93 explains the watering system on the CPTF green roof to Maria Vargas ’22 and Dr. Tanjina Afrin.—VMI Photo by Kelly Nye.

SURI Project Evaluates CPTF Green Roof

Is the green roof on the Corps Physical Training Facility saving VMI money? A cadet investigates.

Maj. Steven Knepper and Krystal Graves discuss her summer research project on the Iliad.—VMI Photo by Mary Price.

SURI Project Explores Ancient and Modern Perspectives on War

Krystal Graves '20 is delving into the ancient past to learn about ancient and modern views of war.

VMI: Forging 21st Century Leaders