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Cadets perform ROTC maneuvers on the Parade Ground.

VMI Climbs in U.S. News Rankings

September 12, 2017

VMI climbed seven places among national liberal arts colleges in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, claiming the 65th spot, up from 72nd in 2016.

Journalist Bob Woodruff speaks to cadets during academic convocation in Cocke Hall.

Woodruff Speaks of Resilience, Recovery

September 6, 2017

Television journalist and traumatic brain injury survivor Bob Woodruff chronicled his comeback and emphasized the healing power of family and friends during remarks given at Virginia Military Institute’s academic convocation earlier today.

A cadet and a researcher work with a block of aluminum.

Cadets Contribute to Defense Development at Aberdeen

September 5, 2017

Several cadets majoring in mechanical engineering have participated this year in projects designed to improve today's military.

Bob Woodruff

Woodruff to Speak at VMI Convocation

September 1, 2017

Television journalist Bob Woodruff will speak at Virginia Military Institute’s academic convocation, to be held Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. in Cameron Hall.

New Cadets to Take Oath Sunday

August 31, 2017

New cadets will learn about VMI’s heritage in a program held in New Market and will have three opportunities to visit with family throughout the weekend.

Cadet Hannah Gillan Poses with a group of students in Vietnam.

Army Cadets Train across the Globe

August 25, 2017

Army ROTC sent 150 3rd Class cadets to Army ROTC Advanced Camp and 65 1st Class and 2nd Class cadets to Basic Camp, in addition to specialized training schools.

Cadets march up Main Street towards VMI

504 Matriculants Enter the Rat Line

August 19, 2017

The 504 matriculants hail from 34 different states and four foreign countries, with 60 percent coming from Virginia.

Capt. Katie Gorman and Bethany King '18 perform a VO2 max test on a study participant.

What is the Caloric Cost of the Rat Line?

August 11, 2017

For her senior capstone project, Bethany King ’18 is studying the caloric cost of the Rat Line under the guidance of Capt. Katherine Gorman of the physical education department.

An aerial image of Tangier Island

Boese to Speak on With Good Reason

August 11, 2017

Anthony Boese, an instructor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies will speak on the implications of rising sea levels Aug. 12-18.

A map of Virginia showing stages of the Eclipse.

Partial Eclipse Coming to Lexington

August 10, 2017

Though Lexington is not in the path of totality, if the skies are clear, local viewers can still expect an impressive show during the partial eclipse Aug. 21.

VMI: Forging 21st Century Leaders