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Psychology Stories

Psychology

Home | Academic Departments | Psychology | Psychology Stories

Cadet Adrianna Sanders, Class of 2026

Driven to Serve: Adrianna Sanders ’26

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Cadet Katelin Patrick, Class of 2027

Empowering Youth and Shaping Futures: Katelin Patrick ’27

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Cadets and residents sit together to talk.

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Institute News | May 2, 2026

Cadet Jack Rogers smiles during his honors thesis presentation.

VMI’s Rogers Presents Thesis on Solitary Confinement

Honors | April 7, 2026

Cadet Bianca Marlang, Class of 2027

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Cadet Spotlight | March 23, 2026

Cadet Destin Moore '27

Behind the Balance: Destin Moore ’27 — Keydet Football

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Cadet Josh Kiggans '25

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Behind the Balance: Terrell Jackson ’25 — Keydet Football

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