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![The architectural rendering features the future addition to the Corps Physical Training Facility which will house a pool.—Photo courtesy of Institute Planning.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/NE-Aerial---Rendered[5][1]-1-400x266.jpg)
At its January meeting, the Board of Visitors approved the Post Facilities Master Plan, which guides the Institute in its decisions about facilities and building maintenance.
![The VMI Corps of Cadets marches past the State Capitol Building in Richmond during the inaugural parade of Ralph Northam '81.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/GubInaugParade2018JRR0136-1-400x275.jpg)
The VMI Corps of Cadets marched through the streets of Richmond Saturday, Jan. 13, as part of the inaugural parade for Gov. Ralph Northam ’81.
![Gen. John Jumper attends the Institute Society Dinner.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/InstituteSocietyDinner2017KN0377Web-1-400x266.jpg)
Retired Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper ’66 will be recognized May 15 for a lifetime of public service that reflects the values of the Institute.
![A portrait of Liza Mundy](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/LizaMundy4-400x266.jpg)
Journalist and author Liza Mundy will be giving a lecture at VMI about the women on the home front who played a key role in World War II.
![Cadet Holly Njabo '20 deadlifts during the powerlifting competition in Cocke Hall.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/Powerlifting2018CF165Web-1-400x266.jpg)
Seven VMI powerlifters took first place in their respective weight classes, and the Keydets claimed two team titles in one of their most successful competitions ever.
![A portrait of Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Smith '79](/media/content-assets/images/news/2017-18/SmithPortraits2016JRR0001-400x266.jpg)
Brig. Gen. Jeff Smith, Jr. ’79, deputy superintendent for academics and dean of the faculty, will resign from his position at the conclusion of this academic year.
![Northam speaks at VMI's Academic Convocation](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/Northam2015JRR115-400x266.jpg)
The Corps of Cadets will march in the Gubernatorial inaugural parade in Richmond Jan. 13 for the first VMI graduate to serve as governor in a century.
![An architectural rendering of the new South River Bridge](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/SouthRiverBridgeProposal-1-400x266.jpg)
A long-awaited bridge on the Chessie Nature Trail may be a reality as early as 2019. In the meantime, VMI is improving parking and cadets are engaged in projects to support trail events and develop interpretive signage.
![Cadets toss their gloves into the air in Jackson Memorial Hall.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/DecemberGraduation2018HLM336-1-400x266.jpg)
Members of the December 2017 graduating class added their names to the short list of cadets who have graduated from VMI. Eugene Williams '74 spoke to the graduates about their unique accomplishment.
![Crozet Hall buffet lines are refilled between dining periods.](/media/content-assets/images/news/2016-17/Crozet2018JRR0001-1-400x266.jpg)
Over winter furlough, VMI’s new food services vendor, Parkhurst Dining, will be working hard to install new equipment in Crozet, train staff, and stock the shelves before cadets return Jan. 10.