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Hayden Rose ’26 presents the paper on the CryptoQuest project at the Frontiers in Education Conference.

VMI Collaborates on Teaching Tools Using Animation

November 4, 2024

VMI, in collaboration with Virginia Tech, has developed a project called, “CryptoQuest,” which uses cartoon animations and virtual and augmented reality to teach high school and college level students cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and cybersecurity in a more engaging and interactive way.

Amber Strapponi ’26: Inside the Secure World of Cybersecurity with Joint Special Operations Command

August 23, 2024

Amber Strapponi ’26, a computer science major, took an internship with the Joint Special Operations Command. She focused on security policies on their platform development team and strengthening the security posture of ARK, their custom-built Kubernetes platform.

Warner Collier '24

From VMI to Private Equity: Warner Collier ’24

July 9, 2024

Business and computer science were two industries that Warner Collier ’24 saw opportunity in. Coming to Virginia Military Institute, he wanted to cast as wide of a net as possible, which brought him to major in economics and business, with minors in computer science and cybersecurity.

James Bangura ’26 guides a student learning a virtual reality headset at the Rockbridge Regional Library.

Students Exposed to Cutting-Edge Cyber Technology Through Outreach Program

April 29, 2024

The Cyber Defense Laboratory (CyDef) at Virginia Military Institute, has developed a program with educational institutions to foster knowledge and interest in cutting-edge technology fields among high school and middle school students.

Dylan Palmer '24 presented his VMI honors thesis, “Drone Countermeasures, Ethics, and Drones’ Effects on a Modern Battlefield.”

Palmer Debates the Ethics of Drones

April 9, 2024

According to Dylan Palmer '24, the nature of unmanned systems inherently reduces the risk to operators conducting missions during wartime. He presented his honors thesis, “Drone Countermeasures, Ethics, and Drones’ Effects on a Modern Battlefield" during VMI's Honors Week.

Commonwealth Cyber Fusion and Virginia Cyber Cup Competition, a state-wide collegiate cyber security competition at VMI

Commonwealth Cyber Fusion Event Hosted By VMI For 7th Year

February 27, 2024

The invitation-only event is for colleges that are National Security Agency (NSA) / Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-designated National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. It was organized by the Center for Leadership and Ethics as part of its strategic engagement initiatives.

Student at VMI, a military college in Virginia

Creating A Cyber Secure World: John Barker ‘23

August 3, 2023

Once Virginia Military Institute came into view, John Barker '23 felt a surge of excitement. He had always dreamt of immersing himself in the world of information technology and making a mark in the industry.  

Hayden Rose portrait over image of VMI barracks

Cadet Rescues Injured Civilian

July 21, 2023

Hayden Rose ’26, a computer science major at Virginia Military Institute, used the skills he learned as a VMI emergency medical technician (EMT) to save a woman’s life recently while embedded with the 91st cyber brigade for a military activity at Camp Pendleton.

Students during the 2023 Change of Command at VMI, a military college in Virginia.

VMI Holds Change of Command Parade

May 14, 2023

Under a picturesque blue sky, the change of command parade was held on the Parade Ground at Virginia Military Institute Sunday, May 14 at 2 p.m., as the 183rd Regiment handed over leadership of the Corps of Cadets to the 184th Regiment for the 2023-24 academic year.  

A student works with a high school internship program in part with VMI, a military college in Virginia

CCI High School Intern Program Wraps Up

May 11, 2023

Virginia Military Institute, in collaboration with Virginia Tech, held a 12-week internship recently for high school students, funded by a workforce development grant from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI).