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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
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the VMI community at large:
- Graduation events: At Virginia Military Institute, commencement marks the moment cadets transition from disciplined training to a lifetime of leadership and service. Learn more about the events surrounding graduation, commissioning, and more here.
- Lacrosse Players Recognized for Excellence: After a dominant win over Detroit Mercy to clinch a spot in the Northeast Conference Tournament, three VMI cadet-athletes swept the NEC weekly honors announced by the league April 27. Ethan Ostrowski '29 was named both Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week while goalie Adam Norris '26 was named Defensive Player of the Week. In addition, attack/midfielder Beau Durkin '28 was listed as a Prime Performer for his contributions in the big win.
- Bulldogs in the Bullpen: VMI baseball looks to close out the semester strong with three games against Institute rivals The Citadel: Thursday May 14 at 6 p.m., Friday May 15 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m.
- Commitment to Affordability: Financial aid is able to offset a large portion of the cost of attendance for qualified applicants, and 84% of the Corps of Cadets receives some form of this aid each year on average. For those on ROTC scholarship who are also selected for Call to Duty scholarships, the cost drops to $3,600. Connect with financial aid today for more information to learn more about funding opportunities.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
I AM VMI: Maximus Ankrah '26
"Being able to do hard things, being able to do challenging things and overcoming that, it's made me more confident person. It's made me more resilient that no matter what comes my way, VMI has prepared me to be the best cadet, best person I can be."
The choice of attending Virginia Military Institute was a chance for Maximus Ankrah ’26 to obtain a clean slate. He’s done some difficult things and overcome challenges that others may not see, but that shared suffering and battling adversity make Ankrah proud to be a VMI cadet.
Learn more about Ankrah and other VMI cadets at: vmi.edu/iamvmi
News from Post
21st Chaplain of the Marine Corps to Speak at Baccalaureate
Each May during graduation week at Virginia Military Institute, graduating cadets, family, and friends gather for a non-denominational Baccalaureate service. For this year’s event VMI is honored to welcome Chaplain (Rear Adm.) Carey H. Cash.
Cadet Uses Disability to Motivate
Determined and strong of character are two descriptors of a successful cadet at VMI, so when Andrew Kiddie ’29, who was diagnosed with deafness just before his second birthday, chose to come to arguably the hardest senior military college in the country. He used his disability as a motivator.
Cadets Present Research at NCUR
Eighteen Virginia Military Institute cadets joined approximately 5,000 participants at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond April 13-15.
Basuchoudhary Edits Book
Col. Atin Basuchoudhary, the John and Jane Roberts Institute Professor in Free Enterprise Business in the Department of Economics and Business at Virginia Military Institute, recently co-edited, “The Cambridge Handbook on the Economics of Terrorism.”