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The VMI experience is about more than earning a degree—it’s about joining a community that values honor, perseverance, and service.
Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Virginia Military Institute offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Virginia Military Institute offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
VMI Community Updates
Community Feedback Opportunity: Local community members - please take a short survey to let VMI leadership know how the Institute contributes to the Lexington / Rockbridge area. Responses will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wed., Sept. 17.
Your feedback is valuable and we appreciate your help!
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the VMI community at large:
- VMI Board Appoints 16th Superintendent: In a vote Aug. 15, the VMI Board of Visitors appointed Lt. Gen. David Furness ’87 (USMC, retired) to the role of 16th superintendent of the Institute. A full news release and statement from BOV president Col. (Ret.) Jamie Inman ’86 are available.
- Open House Registration: VMI Open Houses are the best way for high school juniors and seniors to see and experience first-hand what it's like being a cadet at the Institute. This 2-day program is designed to be informational for both students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Learn more and secure a spot today for one of three fall opportunities: Sept. 26-27, Oct. 24-25, and Nov. 14-15.
- Board of Visitors Meeting: The VMI Board of Visitors will hold several public meetings Sept. 22 – 24, 2025. VMI business will be discussed by the board members in attendance at each meeting. All meetings are open to the public. Details including a public notice and agenda are available on the BOV Upcoming Meetings page.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
New year, new look.
The VMI Athletics Department unveiled a new visual identity for the VMI Keydets community earlier this month, with the rollout of an official VMI logo featuring "Moe" the Kangaroo, an official "Keydets" wordmark and an exclusive font. To accomplish this venture, VMI Athletics partnered with Old Hat Creative along with cadets, alumni, coaches and staff.
The primary Moe mascot logo features several elements that encapsulate what it means to be a VMI Keydet from academic stars to the arches seen across post.
Please note: All usage should refer to the official brand guidelines.
News from Post
VMI Cadets Continue Tradition of 9/11 Stair Climb
Nearly 500 cadets honored those who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks by ascending and descending the steps in barracks 37 times, replicating the 110 stories the first responders at the World Trade Center climbed during the rescue attempt that fateful day in 2001.
VMI Chemistry Professor and Cadet Present Research in D.C.
Lt. Col. Kevin Braun, associate professor in the Department of at Virginia Military Institute, and 1st Class cadet Charles McLaughlin ’26 presented their research at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) fall conference held at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. in August.
Wise Earns Awards for Novel
“Holy City,” a novel written by Maj. Henry A. Wise III ’05, assistant professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies (ERHS) at Virginia Military Institute, was recently published in France
Fiorina Offers Convocation Speech at VMI, Speaks of American Ideals
Carly Fiorina, businesswoman and politician, addressed the entire Corps of Cadets, members of the academic board, faculty, staff and guests as VMI opened its 186th academic year with a convocation ceremony Sept. 3 in Cameron Hall.